The Nasdaq-100 is rallying significantly, propelled by blockbuster earnings reports from key technology and AI-focused companies like Palantir. [3, 5, 10] This follows a strong tech-led rally from the previous session, with mega-cap names including Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon seeing continued upward momentum. [1, 2, 8] Contributing to the positive sentiment are easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have led to a drop in oil prices and subsequently lowered inflation concerns, a favorable macro-environment for growth stocks. [1, 3, 11]