Stocks end third quarter on high note as Dow clinches record, Big Tech extends gains as AI trade rolls on
Markets wrapped up the third quarter on a strong note, defying September’s reputation as one of the toughest months for the US stock market. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) and Nasdaq (^IXIC) each logged their best third quarter since 2020 and strongest September since 2010, while the Russell 2000 (^RUT) recorded its best Q3 since 2009…