Tech-Led Surge Drives Nasdaq Up 3.8% as Markets Close Out March on a High Note

Wall Street is witnessing a historic rally today, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, as major indexes surge to close out the first quarter with significant momentum. Investors are shrugging off recent volatility, fueled by a massive breakout in the technology sector and a sharp decline in the "fear gauge," the CBOE Volatility Index (^VIX), which plummeted 17.51% to 25.25. The shift in sentiment suggests a renewed appetite for risk as the market prepares for a fresh batch of economic data and high-profile corporate ea ...