Nasdaq Surges 1% As Alphabet, Apple Gain: Investor Sentiment Edges Lower, Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Neutral' Zone
1. AAPL gained about 4% due to favorable antitrust ruling for Google. 2. Google's payment for default search on iOS preserves AAPL's revenue stream. 3. Fear & Greed Index declined but remained neutral, indicating mixed sentiment. 4. U.S. job openings and manufacturing orders declined, raising economic concerns. 5. Nasdaq Composite increased by 1%, signaling resilience in tech stocks.