TECH STOCKS SURGE: Here's what you need to know

The Nasdaq recorded its biggest gain in a year and hit an all-time record after strong earnings from Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Intel. The S&P 500 also reached a new high. 
Here's the scoreboard: 
Dow: 23,434.19, +33.33, (0.14%)
S&P 500: 2,581.07, +20.67, (0.81%)
Nasdaq: 6,701.26, +144.49, (2.20%)
The US economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter even after hurricanes disrupted activity in some parts of the country. Gross domestic produc