U.S. stocks extended their gains on Thursday, driven by strong earnings from Microsoft and Meta, which eased concerns about artificial intelligence spending and trade disruptions. The Dow and S&P 500 posted their eighth consecutive day of gains, with tech stocks leading the rally. However, mixed economic data, including a rise in jobless claims and a contraction in U.S. manufacturing, raised some caution for investors.
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Daily Market Snapshot: April 28, 2025
The S&P 500 ended a choppy session nearly unchanged, with megacaps like Nvidia and Amazon dragging the index lower. Investors are closely watching earnings reports from major companies like Apple, Meta, and Amazon, which could provide crucial insights into the impact of trade tariffs on future profits. With geopolitical risks and uncertainties in U.S.-China relations, the market remains volatile as investors await key economic data, including the U.S. payrolls report on Friday.
