US markets rally as Apple boosts US investment; Nasdaq leads gains
Technology stocks led the advance, with the Nasdaq 100 rising 1.07% to 23,263.67. Gains were also seen in transportation stocks, which added 0.5%, while utilities ended the session flat. The broader NYSE index rose 0.31% to 20,521.08, though the Russell 2000, which tracks small-cap stocks, slipped 0.2%.
