The S&P 500 has staged a strong recovery, effectively erasing the losses incurred during last week's market downturn. The index has added over 250 points since Friday's lows, reclaiming levels seen prior to the dip. Market data indicates a surge in options trading volume, which has hit record levels, signaling strong trader activity. US equity markets closed higher, with the S&P 500 rising 0.9% and the Nasdaq gaining 0.7%. This momentum was driven partly by Dell Technologies raising its AI shipment guidance by over 150% to $25 billion. The strong performance in tech stocks continues to influence broader market sentiment, with AI infrastructure demand remaining a key catalyst. Despite the market strength and price rally, a divergence in sentiment indicators persists. The "Fear & Greed Index" remains in "Extreme Fear" territory, highlighting a disconnect between market price action and underlying investor sentiment. [Update 1] Added details regarding Dell Technologies boosting market sentiment by raising AI shipment guidance, and noted the divergence between the market rally and "Extreme Fear" sentiment indicators.