The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) has been the star of 2023 (so far), and even brief downturns in the market haven't been able to stop the index's strong momentum. That was evident again on Friday, as the Nasdaq climbed about 0.75% just before noon ET to lead the broader stock market higher.

Growth stocks are front and center in the minds of Nasdaq investors, and two of Friday's big gainers showed definite signs of continuing to grow. Both Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) and Atlassian (NASDAQ: TEAM) have wowed shareholders with their rise to prominence over the years, and both companies reported strong financial results that revealed that the favorable prospects each of them has remain fully intact.

Shares of Booking  Holdings were up nearly 10% at midday on Friday. The online travel services provider reported second-quarter financial results that showed tremendous growth, and it predicted more of the same to come as summer ramps up.

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