Markets opened the week on a strong note as technology stocks drove gains across major indexes. The S&P 500 rose for a second consecutive day while the Dow hit a record close. Nvidia and Broadcom continued their rally and Oracle surged after an analyst upgrade fueled by AI optimism. Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com looks at how investors are positioning for the delayed January jobs report following weak ADP numbers and await a fresh round of earnings releases. He also breaks down Japan's sharp rise in the stock market following a resounding election win by PM Sanae Takaichi.