U.S. Stocks Surge to New Highs, Tech Giants Top $18 Trillion in Market Cap

US stocks surged to new record highs on Thursday, boosted by stronger-than-expected labor market data. The S&P 500 reached 6,300, the Nasdaq 100 climbed to 22,860, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average approached 44,900. Tech stocks led the charge, with NVIDIA Corp. surpassing Microsoft Corp. in market value. Treasury yields rose, and the US dollar strengthened, while gold and oil prices fell. Bitcoin held steady near $109,700.