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S&P 500 and Nasdaq Extend Record Rallies: 3 Key Insights
Markets closed a record-breaking week driven by strong earnings and rising oil prices. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new highs, with April being their best month since 2020. Despite geopolitical tensions, equities showed resilience. Tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet reported mixed results, with Alphabet leading gains driven by AI investments. A strong economic foundation, supported by Fed comments, Visa, Mastercard, and a stable jobs report, underpins market optimism.
