Nasdaq Caps 8% May Surge as Dell Jumps 33% and Gap Crashes 15%

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, Dell Technologies posted its best single day on record — a 33% surge — as the Nasdaq closed out May with an 8% monthly gain at a record 26,973, with the S&P 500 and Dow also hitting all-time highs. We break down what drove the tech rally, why retail names like Gap and American Eagle took a serious hit, and what the cooling oil price on Middle East diplomacy means for the broader macro picture. We also cover FX moves across EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD and NZD/USD, gold's push to $4,547, and record closes from Tokyo to Seoul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.