Nasdaq Edges Up 0.42% on Modest Gains Amid Shifting Investor Focus to Mid-Cap Stocks Despite 487th-Ranked $190M Volume

Nasdaq (NDAQ) rose 0.42% on August 28, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.19 billion, ranking 487th among daily market activity. The index showed modest gains amid mixed investor sentiment, with no major catalysts reported in the broader market

Recent market commentary highlighted shifting investor preferences toward mid-cap growth stocks, which indirectly supported Nasdaq’s performance. Analysts noted that macroeconomic uncertainty and sector rotation dynamics were key themes, though no firm-specific news directly impacted the index. Volatility remained subdued as traders digested mixed signals from global equity markets

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