Nasdaq Stages Epic Intraday Recovery After Russia Invades Ukraine; Adobe, Moderna Lead Boost

U.S. indices finished higher as stocks sharply rebounded after falling following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

• The Nasdaq composite finished higher by 3.34% to 13,473; The Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 QQQ gained 3.36% to $340.49
• The S&P 500 traded higher by 1.50% to 4,288; The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust SPY gained 1.50% to $428.30
• The Dow Jones composite traded higher by 0.79% to 11,179; The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust DIA finished higher by 0.25% to $332.34

Here are the day's winners and losers from the Nasdaq, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

Moderna Inc MRNA, Crowdstrike Holdings Inc CRWD and Adobe Inc ADBE were among the top gainers for the QQQ.

Booking Holdings Inc BKNG, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc KDP and Pinduoduo Inc - ADR PDD were among the top losers for the Nasdaq.

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