Nasdaq Jumps 1.5% Following Strong Earnings From Meta, Microsoft: Investor Sentiment Improves, Fear & Greed Index Moves To 'Neutral' Zone

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the “Neutral” zone on Thursday.U.S. stocks settled higher on Thursday following strong earnings reports from two Big Tech companies. The S&P 500 recorded gains for the eighth day — its longest winning streak since November 2023.Microsoft Corp. MSFT shares jumped 7.6% on Thursday after delivering a blowout quarter that beat expectations across the board, reinforcing its leadership in cloud and ...