US Tech 100 Closes at New Record on Semiconductor Surge

US Tech 100 closed at a fresh record high of 24,836.60 on April 24, 2026, up 1.63% in a rally powered by surging semiconductors with no signs of tech cooling. This built on April 22's strong gains, where it rose 1.73% to a record amid President Trump's Iran ceasefire extension easing fears and 82% of reporting S&P 500 firms beating Q1 estimates. Broader markets advanced—Nasdaq Composite +1.1% to 24,532.14, S&P 500 +1.05%—despite oil topping $101/bbl and inflation worries, highlighting sustained risk-on tech momentum.