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The Nasdaq Stock Market – home to many of the world’s major technology firms – often mirrors shifts in overall market risk appetite. During periods of changing monetary policy, advances in AI development and evolving corporate earnings expectations, price movements across its key constituents tend to become more pronounced.

S&P 500 earnings beat expectations, valuations improved, and the Magnificent Seven led the way.

Explore how to get the most out of the Capital.com mobile app with these practical trading tips. From managing risk and setting protective orders to using AI-driven insights and educational tools, discover how to trade more efficiently and stay informed.

Learn how to access the NSE Nifty 50 Index (India 50) as an overseas investor – via ETFs, mutual funds, CFDs and derivatives.

ETFs have become an established way to access a broad mix of markets within a single trade. They combine the flexibility of shares with the diversification of funds, making them a commonly used instrument among both retail and institutional traders.

Since mid-October, the S&P has fallen around 4%, while the Nasdaq has declined about 5%. There are many reasons for this, and various paths that have led us here over the past month.

Japan’s stock market provides access to established and internationally recognised companies that remain competitive across technology, consumer goods and manufacturing.

Switzerland is recognised for its stable economy, political neutrality and well-established financial sector, making it a key player in global markets.

Stocks and indices each play a central role in financial markets, but they offer different ways to access and interpret market performance. This article explains how both operate, the factors that influence their movements, and what traders may take into account when comparing individual shares with broader market indices.

Options expiration is now behind us, which should lead to a broader trading range across the stock market and potentially greater volatility.