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May 1, 2026

S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closing highs after a strong earnings week, driven by tech gains and easing crude prices amid geopolitical tensions.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 29, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Apr 30, 2026

Wall Street ends higher, S&P 500, Nasdaq notch biggest monthly gains in years

Wall Street stocks rose with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq logging their biggest monthly gains in years amid strong earnings and easing oil prices.

A visitor stands next to an electronic screen displaying Japan's Nikkei stock prices quotation board inside a conference hall in Tokyo, Japan March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Issei Kato/ File Photo
Apr 29, 2026

Oil soars, stocks dip on Iran worries, earnings in focus after Fed

Oil prices surged due to concerns over the Iran conflict while the Federal Reserve kept rates steady, impacting markets amid upcoming tech earnings.

Specialist Glenn Carell, left, and trader Robert Charmak work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Apr 28, 2026

Oil prices rise with eyes on Iran, UAE; AI concerns weigh on stocks

Oil prices rose amid the Iran conflict stalemate and the UAE quitting OPEC, while AI concerns weighed on U.S. and global stock markets.

Traders Fred Demarco, left, and Edward McCarthy work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Apr 27, 2026

S&P 500, Nasdaq, close slightly higher in cautious start to a heavy earnings week

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted modest gains in NEW YORK as investors prepare for a heavy earnings week and the Federal Reserve's rate decision.

A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 23, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo
Apr 24, 2026

S&P 500, Nasdaq close at records on tech lift, Iran peace talk hopes

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs driven by a tech stock surge and optimism over potential U.S.-Iran peace talks mediated by Pakistan.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 23, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Apr 23, 2026

Stocks close lower on fading hopes for quick Iran deal, mixed quarterly earnings

U.S. stocks closed lower as concerns over the Iran conflict outweighed solid corporate earnings and AI optimism, impacting major indexes including the S&P 500.

A screen displays the Dow Jones Industrial Average and other trading numbers following the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
Apr 22, 2026

Wall Street rises on Iran ceasefire extension and solid earnings

Wall Street stocks climbed after U.S. President Donald Trump extended the Iran ceasefire and strong first-quarter earnings boosted investor sentiment.

A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Apr 21, 2026

Wall Street falls as Middle East concerns offset earnings optimism

Wall Street stocks declined as Middle East war concerns outweighed optimism from strong corporate earnings and AI-driven growth expectations.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 20, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Apr 20, 2026

Wall Street closes slightly down on renewed tensions between US, Iran

U.S. stocks closed slightly lower amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and rising crude prices, raising concerns about the impact on corporate earnings and the economy.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, U.S., July 30, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo
Apr 17, 2026

Wall Street indexes rally after Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’

Wall Street indexes rallied after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is completely open, boosting investor optimism amid potential U.S.-Iran talks.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 13, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Apr 16, 2026

S&P 500, Nasdaq edge up to new records with Middle East hopes in focus

The s&p 500 and Nasdaq reached record closing highs on optimism over a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and potential U.S.-iran talks.

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