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Nasdaq climbs as Microsoft rally sparks a broader market surge

The Dow rose by about 500 points, while long-term Treasury yields stayed near recent highs.

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WSJ Markets reports that the Nasdaq jumped sharply, with gains driven by a historic rally in Microsoft shares.

The same update said the broader session saw the Dow add roughly 500 points.

WSJ Markets also noted that long-term Treasury yields were hovering near recent highs as stocks moved higher.

Latest closeNasdaq Comp. 24,442.94 ▼1.7%|Dow Jones 51,594.14 ▼2.2%

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