Tech Stock Strength Lifts the Nasdaq 100 to a Record High

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.74%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +1.20%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) are up +0.70%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) are up +1.16%. Stock indexes are moving higher today, with the Nasdaq 100 posting a new all-time high. The strength in technology stocks and weakness in crude oil prices are supporting the broader market today. Intel is up more than +13% to lead chipmakers higher after Apple said it has held exploratory discussions with Intel, as…