The Nasdaq 100 Index is one of the most replicated indexes by mutual funds and various exchange traded funds (ETFs). Between the two forms of index investing there are hundreds of funds tracking the performance of the Nasdaq 100. This is one of the reasons that it is very beneficial for a company to be included in the Nasdaq 100 Index.

Key Takeaways Super Micro Computer reported that the Nasdaq said the struggling server maker won't face a potential delisting until Feb. 25.The company has been threatened with the delisting because questions about its accounting practices led to Supermicro to delay filing its annual report,

Super Micro said late Friday that the Nasdaq granted its request for an extension for submitting key filings. SMCI stock rose Monday, continuing a big rebound.

Tech stocks soared on Wednesday, boosted by the prospect of a rate cut at next week's Fed meeting. Tesla stock jumped 6% to an all-time high.

Gold prices could hit $3,000 an ounce by the end of 2025, even if the value of the U.S. dollar continues to rise, Goldman Sachs has said. Increases in the value of America’s currency have typically driven down gold prices in reducing demand for the metal as a safe haven asset.