GENERAL22 Sept 2026
Nasdaq reaches record high close, AI stocks rally | Stock Market News
On Tuesday, the Nasdaq closed at a record high, lifted by artificial intelligence (AI) chip stocks like Micron. But Meta's new AI assistant, Muse, which can send emails and shop for you, worried consumer firms. Amazon blocked it, while Uber, Lyft and Expedia fell. The S&P 500's forward PE (price-to-earnings) ratio is at its lowest since 2023, and investors await a US-China summit on Thursday.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Nasdaq closed at a record high on Tuesday, helped by AI-related chip stocks such as Micron.
- Meta's new AI assistant Muse, which launched this month and can send emails and complete transactions, has raised fears that it could compete with retailers and online brokerages.
- Amazon blocked the Muse agent from shopping on its platform, while Uber, Lyft, Expedia and Charles Schwab all fell.
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