The Nasdaq-100 currently hovers near 18,258.092, reflecting a 0.00% change. This flat performance suggests investor indecision amid mixed signals from the broader market and ongoing economic uncertainty.

Key trends impacting tech stocks today include persistent inflation concerns and anticipation of further interest rate hikes. Investors remain cautious about valuations in the tech sector, particularly for growth-oriented companies. Additionally, the strength of the US dollar is putting pressure on multinational tech firms' earnings. Earnings season continues to influence individual stock performance, leading to volatility across the sector.

• Top performing sectors outside tech show defensive positioning, with Energy leading at 2.20259%, followed by Consumer Defensive at 2.06123% and Utilities at 0.33418%.
• Information Technology underperforms, down -1.21708%, accompanied by weakness in Communication Services (-0.49239%) and Consumer Cyclical (-0.36844%).
• Notable gainers include COST (2.76%), PEP (1.96%), and AAPL (1.39%), suggesting a preference for established, dividend-paying companies.
• Notable losers include NVDA (-2.87%), AVGO (-2.07%), and GOOGL (-1.42%), potentially reflecting profit-taking and sector-specific concerns.

Looking ahead to tomorrow, the Nasdaq-100’s performance likely hinges on upcoming economic data releases and continued earnings reports. Volatility is expected to persist as investors weigh the potential impact of macroeconomic factors on future earnings growth within the technology sector.