Shopify (SHOP) stock soared 5.05% in pre-market trading on Monday, following the announcement of its upcoming inclusion in the prestigious Nasdaq 100 (NDX) and the Nasdaq-100 Equal Weighted Index (NDXE). This significant move for the e-commerce giant comes on the heels of its strong first-quarter earnings report.

The inclusion in these major indices is a notable achievement for Shopify, reflecting the company's growing market capitalization and importance in the tech sector. Being part of the Nasdaq 100 can potentially increase demand for Shopify's shares, as many index funds and ETFs that track the Nasdaq 100 will need to add the stock to their portfolios.

Investors are responding positively to this news, seeing it as a validation of Shopify's business model and future prospects. The company's recent strong financial performance, coupled with this index inclusion, appears to be driving the current bullish sentiment. As Shopify prepares to join these influential indices, market participants will be closely watching its stock performance in the coming weeks.