Nasdaq Dances Up 0.26% as Nvidia Steals the Show

On August 5, 2026, the Nasdaq Composite index did a little happy jig, rising by 0.26%. NVIDIA stole the spotlight with a dazzling 4.5% leap, while AMD tripped a bit. Despite some oil price shenanigans, investors were all cheers, as over 84% of S&P 500 companies outperformed expectations, keeping the market's spirits soaring!