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Microsoft surged 4% and added $135B to its market capitalization, driven by the launch of a unified Copilot AI platform featuring advanced agents and coding tools. This massive inflow of capital into the AI infrastructure and application layer is the primary driver of the S&P 500's 0.5% gain today. While Meta Platforms faced a $66B drag, the broader technology sector is demonstrating strong momentum, with Apple also hitting record highs, suggesting the AI narrative remains the dominant force in equity valuation despite high interest rates.
Tech Rally and AI Momentum
Microsoft surged 4% and added $135B to its market capitalization, driven by the launch of a unified Copilot AI platform featuring advanced agents and coding tools. This massive inflow of capital into the AI infrastructure and application layer is the primary driver of the S&P 500's 0.5% gain today. While Meta Platforms faced a $66B drag, the broader technology sector is demonstrating strong momentum, with Apple also hitting record highs, suggesting the AI narrative remains the dominant force in equity valuation despite high interest rates.