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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 25 MIN

S&P 500 Hits Record Above 7,300 on Tech Surge

from The Morning Market Show · host Kim Lori

In this episode of The Morning Market Show, we break down the S&P 500's powerful surge to a fresh record above 7,300, propelled by tech momentum and bullish chart patterns even as some traders flag potential bearish signals. Kim Lori analyzes the index's 1.15% gain to 7,342.64, highlighting how selective buying in leaders like Nvidia created durable upside despite mixed participation across sectors. Key takeaways: - S&P 500 hits session high of 7,385 amid a bullish channel, though a bearish pennant warns of possible retracement to 6,360. - Tech standouts Datadog (+31.33%) and Fortinet (+20.03%) led gains on strong volume and demand, while Coherent rose 9.03% on sector rotation. - Losers including Teradyne (-7.42%) underscore market selectivity amid narrow leadership and structural challenges like housing costs. - Caution advised on overextension risks, with focus on whether momentum spreads beyond tech or stays contained. Tune in for expert insights on navigating this high-stakes open.

In this episode of The Morning Market Show, we break down the S&P 500's powerful surge to a fresh record above 7,300, propelled by tech momentum and bullish chart patterns even as some traders flag potential bearish signals. Kim Lori analyzes the index's 1.15% gain to 7,342.64, highlighting how selective buying in leaders like Nvidia created durable upside despite mixed participation across sectors. Key takeaways: - S&P 500 hits session high of 7,385 amid a bullish channel, though a bearish pennant warns of possible retracement to 6,360. - Tech standouts Datadog (+31.33%) and Fortinet (+20.03%) led gains on strong volume and demand, while Coherent rose 9.03% on sector rotation. - Losers including Teradyne (-7.42%) underscore market selectivity amid narrow leadership and structural challenges like housing costs. - Caution advised on overextension risks, with focus on whether momentum spreads beyond tech or stays contained. Tune in for expert insights on navigating this high-stakes open.

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