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US stocks closed April with a powerful rally, with all three major indexes posting gains. The S&P 500 breached the 7,200 mark for the first time, while both the index and the Nasdaq Composite closed at all-time highs.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged nearly 800 points at the close on April 30. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both set fresh records, capping off April as the best monthly performance since 2020.
CNBC’s live market updates showed that renewed investor confidence was the core driver behind the rally. Despite earlier oil price volatility and market jitters triggered by Iran tensions, Wall Street successfully absorbed the shock, with market resilience exceeding expectations.
In the tech sector, Apple was the standout performer of the day. Reuters reported that Apple shares rose on strong sales expectations for the iPhone 17 and MacBook Neo. The company’s revenue guidance beat Wall Street’s consensus estimates, demonstrating its ability to navigate supply chain shortages.
Market analysts noted that April’s strong performance reflected renewed investor confidence in economic fundamentals. Despite ongoing global geopolitical uncertainties, robust corporate earnings growth provided solid support for equity markets.
Notably, massive demand for Mac Mini from AI and developer communities has led to Apple product supply constraints, which also highlights the AI industry’s pull effect on hardware markets. WIRED reported that Mac Mini supply shortages could last for “several months.”
Sources: Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Reuters