Not everything is looking great within the record-setting Nasdaq.
Nvidia's market cap soared to $2.69 trillion at the end of May, marking a nearly 25% increase during the month, as the announcement of its stock split further boosted investor enthusiasm. Microsoft maintained its position as the leading global company by market cap, rising 6.6% to $3.08 trillion in May, with shares touching record highs driven by expectations that AI will significantly boost profit growth for Microsoft and its major competitors.
Futures loom after the stock market showed resilience Friday. Nvidia CEO Huang made a big AI speech Sunday. Tesla EV rivals stepped up sales.