U.S. stocks kicked off the second half of 2024 on a positive note, with major indexes posting gains on Jul 1. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.1%, while the broader S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.3% and 0.8%, respectively. This uptick follows a mixed end to the second quarter, underscoring investor optimism despite recent economic challenges. Investor sentiment was buoyed by the Nasdaq reaching a new record high, highlighting ongoing enthusiasm for technology stocks. This surge ...