The Nasdaq Composite Rallies. Risk Is Back On—For Now.
Barrons·2025-10-23 16:45
Group 1 - The Nasdaq Composite increased by 0.8%, indicating a return to riskier stocks after a previous decline [1] - The S&P 500 rose by 0.5%, while the Dow Jones gained 83 points, or 0.2% [1] - Exchange-traded funds focused on momentum, higher volatility stocks, and small-caps were among the top performers, contrasting with low volatility and dividend stocks that struggled [2]