Dow Jones: US 30 Rallies as Apple Lifts Stock Market and Indices Outlook
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both closed at record highs Thursday. The Dow posted solid gains on top of that. The way I see it, the April rally did not come from one catalyst. Earnings held. Every dip got bought. Geopolitical risk stopped getting worse and that was enough.
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Read MoreStock Market Today, May 1: Roblox Shares Plunge After Cutting Full Year and 2026 Bookings Guidance
Today’s Change
(-18.33%) $-10.13
Current Price
$45.13
Key Data Points
Market Cap
$40B
Day’s Range
$41.75 –
How major US stock indexes fared Friday 5/1/2026
The U.S. stock market is rising toward more records after Apple, Estee Lauder and others joined the list of companies delivering fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected.
The S&P 500 rose 0.5% Friday and added to its all-time high set the day before. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 40 points,
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Read More'Significant baggage': Mohamed El-Erian outlined for us the challenges facing American exceptionalism in markets and the economy
Mohamed El-Erian sees a potentially difficult path ahead for US markets and the economy.
The top economist and former co-CIO at PIMCO said there are challenges facing American exceptionalism — the idea that US markets and the economy will continuously outperform the rest of the world in returns and economic growth.
Read MoreWarren Buffett’s Parting Gift to Investors Is Crushing the Market 6 Months Later
The Burst
1 Home Furnishings Stock Set to Rally Hard?
Mortgage rates remain near multi-decade highs, and existing home sales are still down about 30% compared to pre-pandemic levels. That slowdown has created a ripple effect, dragging down everything tied to housing, from builders to brokers to the companies selling furniture and décor.
One name that stands out in this group is RH.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Beyond Meat’s Shocking Rebound
Few investors saw it coming. After spending most of the year circling the drain, Beyond Meat suddenly roared back to life last week, climbing more than 5x from its October lows.
At one point, the stock traded below $1, a price level that had many wondering if bankruptcy was next. Then came an eruption of retail enthusiasm that sent shares briefly rocketing toward $8.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Paul Tudor Jones Just Dropped a Masterclass on How to Invest Now
Every fall, a tight-knit group of investors gathers for a friendly, but fiercely competitive, stock picking challenge. It’s hosted by Paul Tudor Jones, the legendary hedge fund manager. But it isn’t just for a good cause. The top picks from the event, backed by the likes of Bill Ackman and Stan Druckenmiller, would’ve returned 7x your money in just six months.
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