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Dow Jones Nasdaq Surge as Intel Hits All Time High and Oil Drops Sharply

Economy
Published on 5 May 2026
Dow Jones Nasdaq Surge as Intel Hits All Time High and Oil Drops Sharply

Intel’s milestone and a crude drop fuel the jump

US stocks surged as the Dow gained over 350 points, the S&P 500 pushed to fresh highs, and the Nasdaq climbed nearly 250 points. The rally was powered by Intel reaching an all-time high alongside broad strength in tech and semiconductors. Oil prices fell sharply, with WTI dropping around 3%, while select companies like Pfizer and Anheuser-Busch posted stronger-than-expected results.

  • Dow jumped more than 350 points while S&P 500 hit new highs
  • Nasdaq rose nearly 250 points on tech and semiconductor strength
  • Intel’s all-time high helped spark broad buying across the market
  • WTI crude dropped about 3%, boosting risk appetite
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