Stocks are on the rise with the S&P 500 up 0.34% in early trading, aiming for its best monthly gain since November 2023. The Nasdaq Composite is also performing well, on track for its strongest month since May with a 0.53% increase. Meanwhile, the MSCI's global stock index is 0.26% higher, indicating a positive trend across markets. Bitcoin has surged to $98,000.