US equities posted their best monthly gain since 2020 in April as the S&P 500 set a closing record of 7,209 driven by a 10 percent surge in business investment.
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Nasdaq Composite Also Hit New Closing Record of Around 24892 in April 2026
The Nasdaq Composite joined the S&P 500 at all-time highs in April 2026 closing at approximately 24,892 as AI and technology investments drove the surge.
US Business Investment Rose Over 10% in Q1 2026 Driven by Equipment and Intellectual Property
Treasury data shows US business investment surged more than 10 percent in the first quarter of 2026 primarily in new equipment and intellectual property products.
Spirit Airlines Collapse and High Fuel Costs Test Summer Vacation Spending Limits
Spirit Airlines’ failure combined with elevated jet fuel costs are squeezing summer travel budgets and testing the resilience of US consumer discretionary spending.
Americans Feeling Inflation Pinch Heading Into Memorial Day Holiday Weekend
As the Memorial Day long weekend begins US consumers report feeling persistent price pressures particularly in food energy and travel categories.
Bank of America Identifies Stocks With Major Upside Potential Heading Into June 2026
Bank of America published a research note identifying equity positions that analysts believe have significant price appreciation potential going into June.
Markets Often Deliver Subpar Returns After Three-Year Winning Streaks History Shows
Historical analysis cited by CNBC warns that US equity returns tend to be below average in years following extended three-year bull market rallies.
Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio Update Leaves Lingering Mysteries Over New Positions
Market watchers continue to analyse Berkshire Hathaway’s latest portfolio disclosure which revealed several undisclosed equity positions raising speculation.
Three Signs From APEC That US and China Remain Far Apart on Trade Deal
Analysts point to diverging statements on agriculture tariffs and rare earths coming from APEC discussions as evidence the US-China trade divide remains wide.
S&P 500 Pushes Back Near Record Highs as Iran Peace Signals Lift Market Sentiment
US equity markets climbed with bulls pushing the S&P 500 close to record levels after Trump signalled an Iran deal was largely negotiated reopening Strait of Hormuz hopes.