Nasdaq Hits Fresh Ground on Chip and Software Strength as Dow, Small Caps Lag for the Week

The Nasdaq Composite finished the week up as big technology stocks supported the index, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Russell 2000 closed lower, highlighting a narrow rally around the quarter’s turn. The S&P 500 ended down versus the prior week’s close despite a strong Friday session. Volatility eased, with the VIX falling, crude oil dropping sharply, and the 10-year Treasury yield ticking higher. During the period, multiple companies issued contracts, guidance updates, and acquisition-related news. The report listed active developments involving RTX, Integra LifeSciences (IART), Trilogy Metals (TMQ), Phillips Edison & Company (PECO), and Axogen (AXGN).