https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nasdaq-notches-record-high-close-as-investors-focus-on-earningsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nasdaq-notches-record-high-close-as-investors-focus-on-earningshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nasdaq-notches-record-high-close-as-investors-focus-on-earnings#u113392Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:30:45 +0000The Nasdaq achieved a record high close, driven higher by gains in megacap technology companies including Nvidia and Microsoft. Wall Street indices advanced alongside the tech sector rally as market participants shrugged off bond market caution and focused on approaching quarterly corporate earnings reports. The session also benefited from a decline in oil prices, which helped ease broader economic worries. Meanwhile, Asian shares moved higher as reduced concerns over inflation lowered expectations for another Federal Reserve rate hike.Why it mattersEquity markets have balanced shifting inflat