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The Nasdaq recouped all of Tuesday's losses and then some on Wednesday, hitting a five-year high on strength in Apple and Google.
Apple and Google have fallen sharply since reporting disappointing first-quarter results, but Apple jumped 6% Wednesday on new EU antitrust issues for Microsoft, and Google continued its run ahead of inclusion in the S&P 500 at the close of trading Friday.
BBC NEWS | Business | Share prices storm back:: Stocks soar on Wall Street and in Europe as investors welcome strong company results in the US, but Intel results offer a reality check. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/2332073.stmHOME | Google lost ground in after-hours trading, however, after announcing plans to sell $2.1 billion in stock.
The broader market also surged Wednesday after traders decided that the Federal Reserve may still be near the end of its two-year rate-hike campaign, despite the Fed's statement Tuesday that it remains wary of inflation pressures.
Stocks pull back after another decline in jobs | Newsweek News :: Tech and Business. Culture. Health. Voices. Quick Guide Tropical Storm Edouard gaining speed over Gulf. Stocks pull back after another decline in jobs http://www.newsweek.com/id/81356/HOME | InternetNews Realtime IT News - Bulls Storm Back:: Internet and technology stocks roared back on Thursday to recover from steep declines at the open. Senators, Tech Giants Seek Answers on Privacy. Cisco, http://www.internetnews.com/bus-news/article.php/429851HOME | The Nasdaq soared 33 to 2337, the S&P 500 rose 9 to 1302, and the Dow gained 61 to 11,215. Volume declined to 2.14 billion shares on the NYSE, but rose to 2.45 billion on the Nasdaq. Advancers led 24-8 on the NYSE, and 22-8 on the Nasdaq. Upside volume was 79% on the NYSE, and 86% on the Nasdaq. New highs-new lows were 238-51 on the NYSE, and 228-32 on the Nasdaq.
Sun gained 4% on a Morgan Stanley upgrade.
Red Hat lost 2% despite beating estimates and offering inline guidance.
Accenture fell 6% after writing down $450 million in contract losses.
TD Ameritrade surged 9% after raising guidance.
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