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Equities

S&P 500 Marks Fifth Weekly Gain, Reaches New Records on Earnings Strength

The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 0.9% this week to another closing record high as the communication services sector led a broad climb amid better-than-expected earnings.The S&P 500 ended Friday's session at 7,230.12 and reached a fresh intraday high of 7,272.52.This marks the fifth consecutive weekly gain. On Thursday, the benchmark closed out April with a 10% jump that represented its largest monthly increase since November 2020. The index, which fell 5.1% in March, is now up 5.6% for 2026.Large companies including Amazon.com (AMZN), Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL), Microsoft (MSFT) and Exxon Mobil (XOM) reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results.The communication services sector had the largest percentage increase of the week, climbing 4.5%, followed by a 3.2% rise in energy, a 1.1% gain in consumer staples and a 1% advance in real estate. Financials, utilities, health care, consumer discretionary, industrials and technology also edged higher.Alphabet led the climb in communication services, with its shares jumping 12% on the week. Q1 results exceeded Wall Street's estimates as revenue for Google's cloud and services businesses climbed.Verizon Communications (VZ) also boosted the communication services sector. The shares rose 3.7% as the company raised its full-year earnings outlook and reported a Q1 profit above market estimates.The energy sector's advance came as crude oil futures remained elevated, with no end in sight for the U.S.-Iran conflict.Phillips 66 (PSX) rose 8.2% as the company swung to a Q1 adjusted profit per share after analysts had forecast a loss.Materials, the only sector that fell this week, shed 2%.Newmont (NEM) had the largest weekly loss in the materials sector with the shares down 10% even as Q1 adjusted earnings per share and revenue topped Wall Street estimates. The company said it is on track to achieve its 2026 production outlook of 5.3 million attributable gold ounces.Next week's earnings calendar features Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Walt Disney (DIS), McDonald's (MCD), Arista Networks (ANET) and Palantir Technologies (PLTR).The focal point of the economic data calendar will be the government's release of monthly jobs data on Friday. Other data due next week include new home sales and construction spending for February and March, as well as the first reading of consumer sentiment for May.

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International

S&P 500, Nasdaq Climb to Records on Tech, Consumer Discretionary Gains

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite extended rallies to records, led by technology and consumer discretionary stocks, as crude oil prices fell.* The Dow Jones Industrial Average eased as other stock sectors declined.* Tehran delivered a new proposal to the US, while President Donald Trump vowed to maintain a naval blockade, Bloomberg reported.* The Institute for Supply Management's US manufacturing index was unchanged in April at 52.7, below the 53.2 reading projected in a Bloomberg survey.* The Atlanta Federal Reserve's Q2 gross domestic product Nowcast came in at 3.5%, down from 3.7% previously.* June West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell $2.91 to settle at $102.15 per barrel, while July Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen down $1.88 at $108.62.* Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) shares rose 9.1%, the biggest gain on the S&P, after the company posted higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.* Clorox (CLX) shares fell 9.7%, the largest decline on the S&P, after the company lowered its fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance.

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International

US Equity Indexes Mixed in Final Leg of Trading as Trump 'Not Happy' With Iran's Revised Peace Plan

US equity indexes were mixed ahead of Friday's close, as President Donald Trump expressed displeasure with Iran's revised peace proposal and earnings helped lift technology and communication services.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.1% to 25,158.2, with the S&P 500 up 0.5% to 7,244.4. Both indexes touched intraday record highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped less than 0.1% to 49,607.5, after trading higher earlier in the session.Iran handed Washington a new proposal for ending the war, offering hints of compromise, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday. But the two sides remain far apart on substantive issues of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program, people familiar with the matter told the WSJ."They want to make a deal, but I'm not satisfied with it," Trump told reporters at the White House, according to Bloomberg. "We just had a conversation with Iran. Let's see what happens. But I would say that I am not happy."West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures remained lower, down 3% to $102.07 late Friday. Brent crude futures were also lower by 2% to $108.45.In company news, Apple (AAPL) jumped 3.3%, the Dow's second-biggest gainer, after the iPhone manufacturer overnight reported a year-over-year surge in fiscal Q2 earnings and revenue. Apple's board also raised its quarterly dividend and approved a share buyback program of up to $100 billion.In the final leg of trading, Oracle (ORCL), Intel (INTC), and Micron Technology (MU) led the outperformers among companies with a market capitalization of more than $200 billion, according to data compiled by Finviz. In the top 10 gainers from this category, half were either software or semiconductor companies.

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US Markets

Equity Markets Mostly Rise Intraday as Apple Helps Lift Tech

US benchmark equity indexes were mostly higher intraday as a post-earnings rally in Apple (AAPL) shares helped lift the technology sector, while oil prices fell.The Nasdaq Composite was up 1.2% at 25,183.1 after midday Friday, while the S&P 500 rose 0.6% to 7,252.5. Both benchmarks hit new closing highs in the previous session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed at 49,661.6 intraday Friday.Among sectors, tech paced the gainers with a 1.7% jump, while energy saw the biggest drop.Apple shares were up 4%, the best performer on the Dow. Late Thursday, the tech giant logged fiscal second-quarter results above Wall Street's estimates as iPhone revenue came in stronger than expected.Apple's fiscal third-quarter revenue guidance was well above the Street's estimates despite supply constraints for Mac models that will likely continue for several months, Wedbush Securities said in a note.Several other big tech names were also advancing intraday, with Oracle (ORCL) up 7.4%, among the biggest gainers on the S&P 500. Shares of Intel (INTC), Salesforce (CRM), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon.com (AMZN), Cisco Systems (CSCO), and IBM (IBM) were also higher.In other company news, Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) reported year-over-year declines in their first-quarter earnings amid supply disruptions due to the Middle East war, though the figures came in ahead of the Street's estimates. Exxon shares were down 1.2% intraday, while Chevron lost 1.5%, the second-worst performer on the Dow.West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell 3.1% to $101.82 per barrel, while Brent crude was down 2.1% at $108.04.US President Donald Trump said he is displeased with a new peace offer from Iran, noting that Tehran "wants to make a deal, but I'm not satisfied with it," CNBC reported Friday.Israeli strikes against the Habbouch town in southern Lebanon have killed six people, CNN reported, citing Lebanon's health ministry.US Treasury yields were lower intraday, with the 10-year rate down 1.4 basis points at 4.38% and the two-year rate losing one basis point to 3.88%.In economic news, the US manufacturing sector saw continued growth in April, though inflationary pressures intensified amid disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict, separate surveys by the Institute for Supply Management and S&P Global (SPGI) showed."The prices-paid index's steep climb to multiyear highs -- alongside the conspicuous slowdown in supplier deliveries -- signals mounting supply-chain stress and inflationary pressures driven by surging energy prices and war-related disruptions," TD Economics said in a note. "These resurgent price pressures are keeping the Federal Reserve on alert, supporting expectations that any additional monetary policy easing is unlikely in the near term."Three Fed officials who wanted language changes in the April monetary policy statement said Friday that risks to inflation and employment didn't warrant an inclusion of the so-called easing bias.On Wednesday, regional presidents Beth Hammack of Cleveland, Neel Kashkari of Minneapolis and Lorie Logan of Dallas supported the Fed's decision to keep its benchmark lending rate steady, but opposed including an easing bias in the Federal Open Market Committee statement.Gold rose 0.4% to $4,647 per troy ounce, while silver climbed 3% to $76.23 per ounce.

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International

Technology, Consumer Discretionary Push S&P 500, Nasdaq to Record Highs

US equity indexes rose midday Friday as technology and consumer discretionary helped lift the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to record highs, and crude oil futures slumped.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.1% to 25,172.8, with the S&P 500 up 0.6% to 7,250.9. The Dow Jones Industrial Average leaned slightly higher to 49,659.2.In company news, Apple (AAPL) jumped 4%, the Dow's top gainer, after the iPhone manufacturer overnight reported a year-over-year surge in fiscal Q2 earnings and revenue. Apple's board also raised its quarterly dividend and approved a share buyback program of up to $100 billion.Apple remains well-positioned for continued growth through 2026 following a "strong" fiscal Q2, driven by a 22% rise in iPhone revenue, a 28% rebound in China sales, and gross margins of more than 49%, BofA Securities said in a note.Oracle (ORCL), Intel (INTC), and Apple led midday outperformers among companies with a market capitalization of more than $200 billion, according to data compiled by Finviz. In the top 10 gainers from this category, half were either software or semiconductor companies.Meanwhile, the energy sector was the standout decliner in midday trading after Iran offered a revised peace plan, with Chevron (CVX) among the worst performers.Tehran delivered a new proposal to the US while President Donald Trump vowed to maintain a naval blockade, Bloomberg reported Friday. Tehran relayed its latest position to Washington via Pakistan, which mediated a first round of direct negotiations last month, the report said, citing Iran's state-run Islamic Republic News Agency.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures dropped 3.4% to $101.69, and Brent crude futures fell 2.1% to $108.28.In precious metals, gold futures edged up 0.4% to $4,646.1, and silver futures jumped 3.3% to $76.41.Most US Treasury yields leaned lower, with the 10-year down 1.4 basis points to 4.38%.In economic news, the Atlanta Federal Reserve's Q2 gross domestic product Nowcast came in at 3.5%, down from 3.7% previously estimated.The Institute for Supply Management's US manufacturing index was unchanged in April at 52.7, below the 53.2 reading expected in a Bloomberg survey. The S&P Global US manufacturing index for April was revised upward to 54.5 from the flash 54.0, compared with expectations for no revision in a Bloomberg-compiled survey.

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Asia Markets

Exchange-Traded Funds Advance as US Equities Rise After Midday Friday

Broad Market IndicatorsBroad-market exchange-traded fund IWM and IVV were higher. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) edged up 1%.US equity indexes rose after midday Friday, with technology and consumer discretionary helping push the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to record highs, while crude oil futures slumped.EnergyIShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each shed about 1.5%.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was up 1.4%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) rose 1.3%, and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) gained 1.3%.The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) climbed 1%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) was up 0.5%.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) added 0.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) rose 0.2%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), lost 0.3%.CommoditiesCrude oil fell 2.6%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) slipped 3.1%. Natural gas rose fractionally, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) added 0.3%.Gold on Comex added 0.4%, and the State Street SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) gained 0.5%. Silver rose 3%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was up 3.1%.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) fell 0.3%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) also declined.The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) gained 0.6%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) dipped 0.1%, and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) was down 0.7%.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) fell 0.3%, iShares US Healthcare (IYH) shed 0.2%, and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) was 0.2% lower. IShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) dipped 1%.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) fell 0.7%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) were also lower.CryptocurrencyIn midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) added 2.4%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) rose 2.7%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) gained 2.2%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was 2.4% higher.

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Japan

S&P 500, Nasdaq Scale New Peaks Amid Strong Gains in Technology

US equity indexes rose after midday Friday, with technology and consumer discretionary helping push the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to record highs, while crude oil futures slumped.The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.2% to 25,190.1, with the S&P 500 up 0.7% to 7,257.3. The Dow Jones Industrial Average leaned slightly higher to 49,665.2.Energy was the standout decliner after Iran offered a revised peace plan.Tehran delivered a new proposal to the US while President Donald Trump vowed to maintain a naval blockade, Bloomberg reported Friday. Tehran relayed its latest position to Washington via Pakistan, which mediated a first round of direct negotiations last month, Bloomberg reported, citing Iran's state-run Islamic Republic News Agency.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures dropped 3.5% to $101.36, and Brent crude futures fell 2.3% to $107.91.In company news, Apple (AAPL) jumped 4.6%, the Dow's top gainer, after the iPhone manufacturer overnight reported a year-over-year surge in fiscal Q2 earnings and revenue. Apple's board also raised its quarterly dividend and approved an additional share buyback program of up to $100 billion.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds Higher, Equity Futures Mixed Amid Continued Earnings Results

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.3% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) gained 0.1% in Friday's premarket activity, as earnings reports continued to pour in.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gaining 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures slipping by 0.2% before the start of regular trading.The S&P Global US manufacturing purchasing managers index for April will be released at 9:45 am ET, followed by the ISM Manufacturing Index for April at 10 am ET.The weekly Baker Hughes domestic oil-and-gas rig count posts at 1 pm ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was up by 1.4%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2.3% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 2.1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 1.6%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.4% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was also flat. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.5% higher.Estee Lauder (EL) shares were up more than 11% pre-bell after the company reported higher fiscal Q3 earnings and said it expects to eliminate between 9,000 and 10,000 positions as part of a revised profit recovery program.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.4%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 1.2%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was flat.Moderna (MRNA) stock was up more than 3% premarket after the company reported a narrower-than-expected net loss and higher revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was 0.4% lower.Imperial Oil (IMO) stock was down more than 2% before Friday's opening bell after the company reported lower Q1 net income and revenue.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.3%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.1% lower.Aon (AON) shares were up 3% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.4%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained 0.4% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Gates Industrial (GTES) stock was up more than 3% before the opening bell after Timken (TKR) agreed to sell the assets of its belts business to Gates.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 0.3%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.6% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.03%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) declined by 0.4%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 0.8%.Apple (AAPL) shares were up about 3% in premarket activity after the iPhone maker's fiscal Q2 results topped market estimates.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell by 2.6% to $102.31 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas gained by 0.3% to $2.78 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) decreased by 2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.8% higher.Gold futures for May were down by 0.5% to $4,607.80 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures added 1.5% to $75.31 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.5% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) gained by 0.8%.

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Asia Markets

US Equity Futures Nudge Higher Pre-Bell After S&P 500, Nasdaq Reach New Closing Highs

US equity futures were higher pre-bell Friday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reached new closing highs to close out April amid a continued impasse in the Middle East.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.4% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures were marginally higher.On Thursday, the S&P 500 rose 1% to close at 7,209.01, breaching the 7,200 mark for the first time, while Nasdaq increased 0.9% to close at 24,892.31, also a new closing record.US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's latest offer, stating that the US naval blockade on the nation's ports will remain until the regime agrees to a deal that addresses US concerns about its nuclear program, according to an Axios report on Wednesday.Traders took note of the latest round of earnings, with energy majors Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) both reporting lower Q1 adjusted earnings but higher revenue.Oil prices were mixed, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 0.4% at $110.85 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 1.2% lower at $103.79 per barrel.The final Purchasing Managers' Manufacturing Index for April, due at 9:45 am ET, is seen coming in at 54.0, unchanged from its prior value, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.The April Institute for Supply Management's services index, due at 10 am ET, is projected at 53.2, versus 52.7 previously.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, China's Shanghai Composite, and Germany's DAX index were all closed due to public holidays. The UK's FTSE 100 was down 0.6% in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, Roblox (RBLX) stock was down 24% after the company reported a wider Q1 loss and lower-than-expected revenue, as well as lowering its 2026 revenue outlook. Sandisk (SNDK) and Western Digital (WDC) shares dropped 4.6% and 8%, respectively, despite the companies posting fiscal Q3 earnings and revenue that surpassed analysts' consensus.On the winning side, Apple (AAPL) stock was up 3.6% after the company posted higher fiscal Q2 earnings and revenue that also beat analysts' estimates. Reddit (RDDT) shares were up 15% after the company reported higher Q1 earnings and revenue in addition to issuing better-than-expected Q2 revenue guidance.

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Japan

US Equity Futures Turn Mixed Pre-Bell After S&P 500, Nasdaq Reach New Closing Highs

US equity futures were mixed pre-bell Friday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reached new closing highs to close out April amid a continued impasse in the Middle East.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.3% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.2% lower.On Thursday, the S&P 500 rose 1% to close at 7,209.01, breaching the 7,200 mark for the first time, while Nasdaq increased 0.9% to close at 24,892.31, also a new closing record.US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's latest offer, stating that the US naval blockade on the nation's ports will remain until the regime agrees to a deal that addresses US concerns about its nuclear program, according to an Axios report on Wednesday.Traders took note of the latest round of earnings, with energy majors Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) both reporting lower Q1 adjusted earnings but higher revenue.Oil prices were mixed, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 0.5% at $110.95 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 0.8% lower at $104.21 per barrel.The final Purchasing Managers' Manufacturing Index for April, due at 9:45 am ET, is seen coming in at 54.0, unchanged from its prior value, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.The April Institute for Supply Management's services index, due at 10 am ET, is projected at 53.2, versus 52.7 previously.

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US Markets

Stocks Mostly Up Pre-Bell as Investors Await More Corporate Earnings

The benchmark US stock measures were mostly pointing higher before the open Friday as investors await the week's final round of corporate earnings and track ongoing Middle East tensions, with no apparent signs of progress toward a peace deal between Washington and Tehran.The S&P 500 rose 0.1% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2% in premarket activity, while the Nasdaq was off 0.1%. The indexes finished Thursday's trading session in the green, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq logging new closing highs.Oil giants Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) are scheduled to release their latest quarterly results before the bell, along with Colgate-Palmolive (CL), Estee Lauder (EL), Moderna (MRNA), Magna International (MGA) and Newell Brands (NWL).Shares of Apple (AAPL) advanced 2.8% pre-bell as the iPhone maker's fiscal second-quarter results topped market estimates. Reddit (RDDT) climbed 16% after the social media platform recorded better-than-expected first-quarter results and issued an upbeat revenue outlook for the ongoing three-month period at the midpoint. Nvidia (NVDA) rebounded 0.4% following a 4.6% decline at the close of Thursday.President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday that the US will maintain its naval blockade of Iranian ports, according to Bloomberg News. "Their economy is crashing, the blockade is incredible," Trump reportedly said. "So we'll see how long they hold out."Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, reportedly said Thursday that Iran will defend its nuclear and missile capabilities.West Texas Intermediate crude oil inclined 0.3% to $105.43 a barrel before the opening bell, while Brent increased 0.9% to $111.37.US economic growth fell short of Wall Street's expectations in the first quarter as spending slowed amid inflationary pressures, government data showed Thursday.Separate official data showed that inflation, as measured by the personal consumption expenditure price index, accelerated in March to the fastest pace since mid-2022 as the Middle East conflict sent energy prices soaring.Treasury yields were down in premarket action, with the two-year rate nudging 0.1 basis point lower to 3.88% and the 10-year rate decreasing 0.8 basis point to 4.38%.Friday's economic calendar has the final Purchasing Managers' manufacturing index for April at 9:45 am ET, followed by the Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing index for the same month at 10 am. The weekly Baker Hughes oil-and-gas rig count posts at 1 pm.Gold fell 1.1% to $4,578 per troy ounce, while bitcoin rose 1.1% to $77,248.

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International

Oil, Earnings Cap Wall Street Pre-bell; Asia, Europe on Holiday

Wall Street futures wavered pre-bell Friday, as traders weighed a generally good earnings season against rising geopolitical tensions amid a still-closed Strait of Hormuz.In the futures, the S&P 500 rose 0.1%, the Nasdaq declined 0.2% and the Dow Jones was up 0.2%.West Texas Intermediate crude oil traded evenly at $105.07 per barrel.Asian exchanges traded mostly higher overnight in holiday-thinned trading, while European bourses were also largely closed, but with London edging lower midday.Estee Lauder (EL) traded up arond 11% pre-bell after the beauty empire reported fiscal Q3 EPS and revenue above outlooks, and issued upbeat guidance, in morning hours.Exxon Mobil (XOM) traded up 0.5% pre-bell after the oil titan reported Q1 EPS and revenues above expectations, in pre-market release.Chevron (CVX) gained 0.9% pre-bell after the integrated oil giant reported Q1 EPS above outlook, but missed on revenue, before the opening bell.On the economic calendar is the S&P Global US manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) for April at 9:45 am ET, followed by the ISM Manufacturing Index for April at 10 am.The weekly Baker Hughes domestic oil-and-gas rig count logs at 1 pm.In pre-market action, Bitcoin traded at $77,386, and 10-year US Treasuries offered 4.38%. Spot gold commanded $4,581 an ounce.

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US Markets

S&P 500, Nasdaq Notch New Peaks, Log Best Month Since 2020

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite hit new closing highs on Thursday, with the two equity indexes recording their biggest monthly gains since 2020.The S&P 500 rose 1% to 7,209, while the Nasdaq climbed 0.9% to 24,892.3, both logging record closing highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.6% to 49,652.1. Barring technology, all sectors were in the green, led by communication services' 4% jump.This month, the Nasdaq jumped 15.3%, logging its best monthly performance since April 2020. The S&P 500 gained 10.4%, the biggest monthly gain since November 2020. The Dow climbed 7.1%.In company news, Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) first-quarter results exceeded Wall Street's estimates late Wednesday as revenue for Google's cloud and services businesses climbed. Alphabet increased its 2026 capital expenditure guidance to up to $190 billion. Shares climbed 10%.Caterpillar (CAT) surged 9.9%, the best performer on the Dow. The heavy equipment manufacturer raised its full-year sales outlook as its first-quarter results exceeded market expectations.Eli Lilly (LLY) lifted its full-year outlook, while the drugmaker reported first-quarter results above market estimates. The stock advanced 9.8%.Meta Platforms (META) shares plunged 8.6%, among the steepest declines on the S&P 500. The Facebook parent late Wednesday raised its full-year capital expenditure guidance mainly due to higher component pricing.Microsoft (MSFT) shares declined 3.9%, the second-worst performer on the Dow, as the tech giant said late Wednesday its capital expenditure will be about $190 billion in 2026. The company's aggressive capital expenditure will likely keep free cash flow under pressure in the near term, Truist Securities said in a note.Brent crude fell 3.3% at $114.09 per barrel, having topped $126 earlier in the day. West Texas Intermediate fell 1.8% to $105.01.On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve kept its benchmark lending rate steady, saying the Iran war is fueling uncertainty around the US economic outlook.The most recent policy statement had an implied easing bias, but that could soon be removed amid a growing divide among policymakers over the direction of interest rates, Stifel said in a note Thursday.US Treasury yields were lower, with the 10-year rate down 2.4 basis points at 4.41% and the two-year rate falling 7.8 basis points to 3.89%.US economic growth fell short of Wall Street's expectations in the first quarter as spending slowed amid inflationary pressures that economists said will likely keep consumers under pressure."The core of the economy remained solid in (the first quarter), driven by the (artificial intelligence) buildout and the tax cuts beginning to feed through," Oxford Economics Chief US Economist Michael Pearce said in remarks emailed to. "Those factors will continue to drive growth over the rest of the year, but the jump in energy prices will take some of the shine off what would otherwise have been a strong year for the economy."Separate official data showed that US inflation, as measured by the personal consumption expenditure price index, accelerated in March to the fastest pace since mid-2022 as the Middle East conflict sent energy prices soaring."Inflationary pressures continued to percolate," Ksenia Bushmeneva, economist at TD Economics, said in a report. "The situation around the energy crisis remains uncertain and gas prices are likely to remain elevated for some time."Gold rose 1.6% at $4,635 per troy ounce, while silver advanced 2.9% to $74.18 per ounce.

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International

US Equity Indexes Jump as Tech Earnings, Q1 Economic Growth Help Trigger Broad-Based Rally

US equity indexes rose in a broad-based rally as the impact of artificial intelligence showed in corporate earnings, and a preliminary Q1 economic growth estimate helped investors put ongoing geopolitical tensions on the back burner.The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1.6% to 49,652.14, with the S&P 500 up 1% to 7,209.01 and the Nasdaq Composite higher by 0.9% to 24,892.31 on Thursday. Communication services, industrials, and utilities led the gainers, while technology emerged as the sole decliner.Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) shares jumped 10%, among the leaders on the Nasdaq, after the company late Wednesday reported Q1 earnings and revenue above market expectations. Qualcomm's (QCOM) shares soared 15%, among the top performers on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, after the firm posted better-than-expected fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and sales. Caterpillar (CAT) raised its full-year sales growth outlook as Q1 results exceeded consensus. Its shares soared 9.9%, the Dow's leader.Meta Platforms' (META) shares sank 8.6%, among the worst performers on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, after the company overnight raised its forecast for 2026 capital expenditures, overshadowing its Q1 earnings and revenue beat.Microsoft (MSFT) said Wednesday that it expects capital expenditures of $190 billion for the 2026 calendar year, including roughly $25 billion from higher component pricing. Shares were down 3.9%, among the steepest decliners on the Nasdaq and the Dow.In economic news, gross domestic product rose by 2.0% annualized in Q1 following a 0.5% gain in Q4, according to an advance estimate of economic growth, slower than the 2.3% increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.Non-residential investment was "very strong overall, driven by investment in information processing equipment, software, and R&D, overwhelming declines in both residential and non-residential structures," Thomas Simons, Jefferies Chief US Economist, said in a note. "The impact of AI infrastructure investment is clearly evident in the data, driving growth beyond the strength of the consumer."The personal consumption expenditures price index increased by 0.7% in March, as expected, lifting the year-over-year rate to 3.5% from 2.8%. The price index increased by 0.4% month-over-month in February. The core PCE price index increased by 0.3%, as forecast, following a 0.4% gain in February. The year-over-year rate accelerated to 3.2%, in line with expectations, from 3.0% in the previous month.Initial jobless claims fell to 189,000 in the week ended April 25 from an upwardly revised 215,000 in the previous week, compared with expectations for an increase to 212,000 in a survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg. The four-week moving average declined by 3,500 to 207,500.In geopolitics, US President Donald Trump will hear about updated military options for Iran from Pentagon officials on Thursday, as a possible way of forcing Tehran into an agreement, CNN reported. Trump's current strategy is to inflict economic pain on Iran.Iran's new supreme leader gave a rare statement Thursday, vowing not to give up the country's nuclear or missile technologies and signaling Tehran would keep control of the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg reported. Iran will "guard" its "advanced technologies" like it does its own borders, Mojtaba Khamenei was cited as saying in a written statement. It will "secure the Persian Gulf region and dismantle the hostile enemy's exploitation of this waterway," he added, referring to the strait.Nevertheless, West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures fell 1.4% to $105.41, and Brent crude futures dropped 3.4% to $114.01.Most US Treasury yields declined, with the 10-year down 3.8 basis points to 4.38%, and the two-year slumped 5.9 basis points to 3.87%.In precious metals, gold futures climbed 1.5% to $4,629.3, and silver futures jumped 3.1% to $73.81.

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International

US Equity Markets End Higher Amid Gains in Tech, Communication, Industrial Stocks

US equity indexes closed higher on Thursday in a broad-based rally led by technology, communication services, and industrials despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.* US President Donald Trump will hear about updated military options for Iran from Pentagon officials on Thursday, as a possible way of forcing Tehran into an agreement, CNN reported.* Iran's new supreme leader gave a statement Thursday, vowing not to give up the country's nuclear or missile technologies and signaling Tehran would keep control of the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg reported.* The US core personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, rose to 3.2% year-on-year in March from 3%, meeting expectations.* June West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell $1.82 to settle at $105.06 per barrel, while June Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen down $3.94 at $114.09.* Qualcomm's (QCOM) shares were up roughly 14%, the biggest gainer on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, after the company posted better-than-expected fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue late Wednesday.* Meta Platforms (META) was down nearly 8% after the company overnight raised its forecast for 2026 capital expenditures, despite a Q1 earnings and revenue beat.

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International

US Equity Indexes Jump as Earnings Help Trigger Broad-Based Rally

US equity indexes surged in a broad-based rally led by communication services and industrials ahead of the close on Thursday, whistling past a worsening geopolitical environment.The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.8% to 49,733.1, with the S&P 500 up 1.1% to 7,216.5 and the Nasdaq Composite higher by 1% to 24,923.8. Technology was the sole decliner, but was off session lows in the final leg of trading.Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) shares jumped 7%, among the leaders on the Nasdaq, after the company overnight reported higher Q1 earnings and revenue that topped market expectations. Qualcomm's (QCOM) shares soared 14%, the top performer on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, after the company posted better-than-expected fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue late Wednesday. Caterpillar (CAT) raised its full-year sales growth outlook as Q1 results exceeded market expectations. Its shares soared 8.7%, the Dow's leader.US President Donald Trump will hear about updated military options for Iran from Pentagon officials on Thursday, as a possible way of forcing Tehran into an agreement, CNN reported. Trump's current strategy is to inflict economic pain on Iran.Iran's new supreme leader gave a rare statement Thursday, vowing not to give up the country's nuclear or missile technologies and signaling Tehran would keep control of the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg reported. Iran will "guard" its "advanced technologies" like it does its own borders, Mojtaba Khamenei was cited as saying in a written statement. It will "secure the Persian Gulf region and dismantle the hostile enemy's exploitation of this waterway," he added, referring to the strait.Nevertheless, West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures fell 1.6% to $105.22, and Brent crude futures dropped 3.4% to $114.01.In economic news, the US core personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, rose to 3.2% year-on-year in March from 3%, meeting expectations. Core PCE climbed 0.3% month-over-month, as expected, but down from the 0.4% reported in February.Most US Treasury yields dropped, with the 10-year down 3.2 basis points to 4.38%, and the two-year slumped 5.3 basis points to 3.88%.

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US Markets

Equities Rise Intraday as Traders Track Earnings Reports; Oil Prices Pull Back

US benchmark equity indexes were higher intraday as investors digested the latest batch of corporate results, while oil prices turned lower.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.5% at 49,601.7 after midday Thursday, while the S&P 500 rose 0.7% to 7,187.1. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.5% to 24,800.9. Barring technology, all sectors were in the green, led by communication services' 3.5% jump.In company news, Caterpillar (CAT) shares surged 10% intraday, the best performer on the Dow and among the biggest gainers on the S&P 500. The heavy equipment manufacturer raised its full-year sales outlook as its first-quarter results exceeded market expectations.Eli Lilly (LLY) lifted its full-year outlook, while the drugmaker reported first-quarter results above market estimates. The stock was up 10%.Meta Platforms (META) shares plunged 9.2%, among the steepest declines on the S&P 500, as the Facebook parent raised its full-year capital expenditure guidance mainly due to higher component pricing.Microsoft (MSFT) shares were down 5.8%, the worst performer on the Dow, as the tech giant said its capital expenditures will be about $190 billion in 2026, while its fiscal third-quarter results topped market estimates.iPhone maker Apple (AAPL) is scheduled to release its quarterly earnings after the markets close.Oil prices pulled back after surging in the previous session, with Brent crude down 3.5% at $113.94 per barrel, having topped $126 earlier in the day. West Texas Intermediate fell 2.5% to $104.22.In economic news, US economic growth fell short of Wall Street's expectations in the first quarter as spending slowed amid inflationary pressures that economists said will likely keep consumers under pressure."The core of the economy remained solid in (the first quarter), driven by the (artificial intelligence) buildout and the tax cuts beginning to feed through," Oxford Economics Chief US Economist Michael Pearce said in remarks emailed to. "Those factors will continue to drive growth over the rest of the year, but the jump in energy prices will take some of the shine off what would otherwise have been a strong year for the economy."US inflation, as measured by the personal consumption expenditure price index, accelerated in March to the fastest pace since mid-2022 as the Middle East conflict sent energy prices soaring."Inflationary pressures continued to percolate," Ksenia Bushmeneva, economist at TD Economics, said in a report. "The situation around the energy crisis remains uncertain and gas prices are likely to remain elevated for some time."On Wednesday, the Fed kept its benchmark lending rate steady, saying the Iran war is fueling uncertainty around the US economic outlook.US Treasury yields were lower intraday, with the 10-year rate down 3.8 basis points at 4.40% and the two-year rate falling 6.9 basis points to 3.90%.Gold rose 1.3% at $4,620 per troy ounce, while silver advanced 2% to $73.51 per ounce.

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International

US Equity Indexes Rise as Communication Services Tops Sectors Amid Iran's Retaliation Warning Shots

US equity indexes rose after midday Thursday as investors weighed mega-cap corporate earnings and a warning from Iran's new supreme leader that Tehran won't give up its nuclear stockpile.The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.4% to 49,552.2, with the S&P 500 up 0.5% to 7,170.3. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.1% to 24,700.5. All sectors except technology and consumer discretionary rose. Communication services, industrials, and health care led the gainers.Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) shares jumped 7%, among the leaders on the Nasdaq, after the company overnight reported higher Q1 earnings and revenue that topped market expectations. Qualcomm's (QCOM) shares soared 14%, the top performer on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, after the company posted better-than-expected fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue late Wednesday. Caterpillar (CAT) raised its full-year sales growth outlook as Q1 results exceeded market expectations. Its shares soared 8.7%, the Dow's leader.Meta Platforms' (META) shares sank 9%, among the worst performers on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, after the company overnight raised its forecast for 2026 capital expenditures, overshadowing its Q1 earnings and revenue beat. Microsoft (MSFT) said Wednesday that it expects capital expenditures of $190 billion for the 2026 calendar year, including roughly $25 billion from higher component pricing. Shares were down 4.6%, among the steepest decliners on the Nasdaq and the Dow.Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump will hear about updated military options for Iran from Pentagon officials on Thursday, as a possible way of forcing Tehran into an agreement, CNN reported. Trump's current strategy is to inflict economic pain on Iran.Iran's new supreme leader gave a rare statement Thursday, vowing not to give up the country's nuclear or missile technologies and signaling Tehran would keep control of the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg reported. Iran will "guard" its "advanced technologies" like it does its own borders, Mojtaba Khamenei was cited as saying in a written statement. It will "secure the Persian Gulf region and dismantle the hostile enemy's exploitation of this waterway," he added, referring to the strait.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures fell 2.2% to $104.49, and Brent crude futures dropped 3.3% to $114.09.In precious metals, gold futures climbed 1.3% to $4,621.5, and silver futures jumped 2.1% to $73.07.Most US Treasury yields dropped, with the 10-year down 1.8 basis points to 4.4% and the two-year slumped 4.3 basis points to 3.89%.In economic news, the personal consumption expenditures price index increased by 0.7% in March, as expected, lifting the year-over-year rate to 3.5% from 2.8%. The price index increased by 0.4% month-over-month in February. The core PCE price index increased by 0.3%, as expected, following a 0.4% gain in February. The year-over-year rate accelerated to 3.2% from 3.0% in the previous month.US economic growth, measured by gross domestic product, rose by 2.0% in Q1 after a 0.5% gain in Q4, slower than a 2.3% increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.US initial jobless claims fell to 189,000 in the week ended April 25 from an upwardly revised 215,000 in the previous week, compared with expectations for an increase to 212,000 in a survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg. The four-week moving average declined by 3,500 to 207,500.

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Exchange-Traded Funds Higher as US Equities Advance After Midday

Broad Market IndicatorsBroad-market exchange-traded fund IWM and IVV rose. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) edged up 0.4%.US equity indexes were higher after midday Thursday as investors weighed mega-cap corporate earnings and a warning from Iran's new supreme leader that Tehran won't give up its nuclear stockpile.EnergyIShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each added about 0.8%.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was down 0.4%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) rose 0.6%, and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) gained 0.5%.The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) climbed 3.7%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) was up 1.9%.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) added 0.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) climbed 0.3%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), lost 0.4%.CommoditiesCrude oil fell over 2%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) lost 3%. Natural gas was up 4%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) rose 4.2%.Gold on Comex added 1.4%, and the State Street SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) advanced 1.6%. Silver rose 2.3%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was up 2.6%.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) rose 1.4%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) added 1.5%, and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) was 0.9% higher.The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) rose 0.4%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) added 0.5%, and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) was up 1.9%.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) rose 2.3%, iShares US Healthcare (IYH) added 2.3%, and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) was 2.2% higher. IShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) gained 2%.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) added 2.4%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) were also higher.CryptocurrencyIn midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) added 0.8%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) rose 1%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) gained 1.2%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.

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International

US Equity Indexes Mixed Following Big-Tech Earnings, Iran's Retaliatory Warning

US equity indexes traded mixed at midday Thursday as investors weighed mega-cap corporate earnings and a warning shot from Iran's new supreme leader amid declining crude oil prices after midday Thursday.The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.5% to 49,591.6, with the S&P 500 up 0.5% to 7,169.1. The Nasdaq Composite was slightly down at 24,673.1. All sectors except technology and consumer discretionary rose. Industrials, health and communication services led the gainers.Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) shares jumped 7%, among the leaders on the Nasdaq, after the company overnight reported higher Q1 earnings and revenue that topped market expectations. Meta Platforms' (META) shares sank 9%, among the worst performers on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, after the company overnight raised its forecast for 2026 capital expenditures, overshadowing its Q1 earnings and revenue beat.Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump will hear about updated military options for Iran from Pentagon officials Thursday, as a possible way of forcing Tehran into an agreement, CNN reported. Trump's current strategy is to inflict economic pain on Iran.Iran's new supreme leader gave a rare statement Thursday, vowing not to give up the country's nuclear or missile technologies and signaling Tehran would keep control of the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg reported.In economic news, the core personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, rose to 3.2% year-on-year in March from 3%, meeting expectations. It climbed 0.3% month-over-month, down from the 0.4% reported in February.

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