Global stock markets saw a major lift this week after some of the world’s top tech companies — Apple, Meta, and Google — released their Q2 2025 earnings reports. The numbers were strong enough to send confidence through U.S., European, and Asian markets, with Nasdaq touching new record highs.

In the U.S., investors responded positively to Apple’s better-than-expected sales in its services segment, while Meta reported continued growth in its ad business and daily active users. Google’s parent company, Alphabet, also posted solid profits, helped by increased demand for cloud services and AI products.

The momentum from these results wasn’t limited to the U.S. European stocks followed the lead, with tech-heavy indices in Germany and France also trading higher. Meanwhile, in Asia, markets in Japan and South Korea saw a similar uptick as investor optimism grew across global exchanges.

Analysts say this kind of broad-based rally reflects renewed faith in the tech sector’s resilience, especially at a time when there are still global concerns around inflation and slower economic recovery in some regions.

What makes this market movement particularly interesting is that it’s not driven by speculation or hype. Instead, it’s based on strong earnings performance, especially from companies that continue to invest in AI and digital infrastructure.

For retail investors and market watchers, it’s a moment worth paying attention to. Tech stocks appear to be regaining their status as reliable market drivers.