US Stocks Rise with Nasdaq Up 0.83% Amid Economic Optimism
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 22 2026
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Positive Economic Data: Initial jobless claims rose by 1,000 to 200,000, lower than the expected 209,000, indicating resilience in the labor market and boosting investor confidence in economic recovery.
- GDP Revision Upward: Q3 GDP growth was revised up by 0.1 percentage points to 4.4%, exceeding the market expectation of 4.3%, suggesting strong economic momentum that could drive further stock market gains.
- Surge in Natural Gas Prices: Natural gas prices increased by over 8%, reaching a three-year high due to a cold front raising heating demand, which is expected to positively impact natural gas producers and boost related stocks.
- Strong Performance in Tech Stocks: Chipmakers and AI infrastructure stocks led the rally, with ARM Holdings and Microchip Technology rising over 5% and 3% respectively, reflecting strong market demand for tech stocks and potentially significant returns for investors.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
