Market Sees Strong Gains, Opendoor and Crypto Lead the Charge
Today saw a generally upbeat mood across global markets, with major U.S. indices closing higher and showing robust performance. The NASDAQ 100 led the charge, climbing by 1.88% to reach 21496.535, indicating strong investor confidence in technology stocks. The S&P 500 also posted a solid gain, rising 1.52% to 6466.91. Even the local TA125 index in ת"א saw a modest but positive increase, up 0.69% to 3064.13, reflecting a broader positive sentiment.
Top Gainers of the Day
Among individual stocks, Opendoor Technologies Inc. OPEN was the undisputed star of the day, soaring by an impressive 39.17% to close at $5.01. This significant jump made it the top performer across the board, catching the eye of many investors and highlighting a strong day for the company.
The cryptocurrency market also experienced a particularly strong day, with Ethereum ETHUSD leading the way with a remarkable 13.79% surge, reaching $4816.871. Bitcoin BTCUSD wasn't far behind, also showing significant momentum by gaining 4.07% to hit $116919.36. These movements underscore a renewed interest in digital assets.
In the broader tech sector, several well-known names contributed to the positive market sentiment. Electric vehicle giant Tesla TSLA drove higher, up 6.22% to $340.01, while chipmaker Intel Corporation INTC also had a strong showing, climbing 5.53% to $24.8. Search engine giant Alphabet (Google) GOOG added to the positive momentum, rising 3.04% to $206.72, reflecting a good day for major tech players.
Currency Movements
On the other side of the ledger, the Israeli Shekel saw some weakening against the U.S. Dollar. The ILSUSD pair declined by 1.03%, with the dollar trading at 3.3667 shekels. This was the most notable movement among the currencies provided, contrasting with the generally positive equity market performance.
