<div id="readability-page-1"><p>The S&amp;P 500 (SPX) notched another record high on Friday as tech stocks led the charge.</p><h3>Claim 55% Off TipRanks</h3>Forget margin or options. Here's how the pros trade QQQ <p>Let's break down the sectors behind the performance.</p> <h2><strong>Today's Top-Performing Sector </strong></h2> <p>Information technology was the top-performing sector as strong earnings from Atlassian (TEAM) helped drive a rally in software stocks. In addition, strength across semiconductor and data infrastructure companies supported broader gains in the sector as risk-on sentiment returned to the market.</p> <p>Several information technology stocks led the sector's gains, including:</p> <ul> <li>Datadog (DDOG)</li> <li>Oracle (ORCL)</li> <li>First Solar (FSLR)</li> <li>Seagate Technology (STX)</li> <li>Intel (INTC)</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Today's Worst-Performing Sector </strong></h2> <p>Meanwhile, the energy sector faced the largest drawdown as Brent crude oil (BZ) stumbled lower. The drop in oil prices weighed on the sector, as lower crude prices tend to reduce revenue expectations and margins for energy companies.</p> <p>Notable energy stocks trading lower include:</p> <ul> <li>Occidental Petroleum (OXY)</li> <li>Valero Energy (VLO)</li> <li>Texas Pacific Land (TPL)</li> <li>EQT (EQT)</li> <li>Phillips 66 (PSX)</li> </ul></div>

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<p>The S&P 500 reached a record high, driven by strong performance in the information technology sector, particularly due to earnings from Atlassian. Key gainers included Datadog, Oracle, First Solar, Seagate Technology, and Intel. Conversely, the energy sector suffered losses as Brent crude oil prices fell, impacting revenue expectations for companies like Occidental Petroleum, Valero Energy, Texas Pacific Land, EQT, and Phillips 66.</p>

- The S&P 500 reached a record high on Friday, driven by strong performances in the information technology sector.  
- Key contributors included Atlassian, along with other major tech companies like Datadog and Oracle, reflecting a return of risk-on sentiment in the market.  
- Conversely, the energy sector experienced setbacks due to declining Brent crude oil prices, negatively impacting revenue expectations for major energy stocks.

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