$NAS100 After Weathering Countless Storms, the Nasdaq-100 Index Climbs Back Above 29544
On September 4, 2026, the Nasdaq-100 Index edged up 0.21% to close at 29544 points.
Over the three trading days at the start of September, it edged up 0.3%. Scattered gains hardly make a feast, but they are like a ray of warm autumn afternoon sunshine—not blazing, but reassuring.
In August, the Nasdaq rose 4.18% for the month, laying the groundwork for the autumn rally. Year to date, the index has risen 17.01%.
Looking back at July, the road was far from smooth.
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