US Stock Market Summary — Saturday, April 25, 2026

(Markets closed for weekend; data reflects Friday, April 24 close)

Major Indices:

• S&P 500: 7,165.08 ▲ +0.80% (+56.68 pts) — New Record High

• Nasdaq: 24,836.60 ▲ +1.63% (+398.09 pts) — New Record High

• Dow Jones: 49,230.71 ▼ -0.16% (-79.61 pts)

🔑 Key Movers:

• INTC (Intel) surged +23% after Q1 2026 earnings beat

• NVDA, MSFT, Meta — all higher on AI optimism

• Diales plc +12% on profit guidance

• Mirriad Advertising +400% on stakeholder news

• LBG Media -26% on weak earnings

🌐 Macro Factors:

• AI/tech sector continues to dominate & drive indices to new highs

• Iran conflict creating ongoing volatility and uncertainty

• 10-Yr Treasury: 4.306% (down slightly — bullish signal)

• Fear & Greed Index: 66 — "Greed" territory

• Mortgage rates: 6.23% (easing modestly)

Tech-led rally pushing S&P & Nasdaq to records while Dow lags. Weekend pause — we'll see if the momentum holds next week.