[BRIEFING.COM] Stocks continue to climb. The S&P 500 is up 0.9% and the Nasdaq Composite is up 1.2%.
Mega caps, growth stocks, and semiconductor stocks are leading upside moves. The PHLX Semiconductor Index (SOX) sports a 1.5% gain, the Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK) is up 1.2%, and the Russell 3000 Growth Index shows a 1.2% gain.
Treasury yields remain near intraday highs. The 10-yr note yield is up seven basis points to 4.28%.