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US stocks open higher again after Wall Street’s strongest month in years
Economy
Published on 1 May 2026
Earnings boost beats fears from volatile oil prices
Wall Street’s Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq opened higher on Friday, building on their strongest monthly gains in years. Investors leaned into confidence from robust earnings, even as uncertainty around oil price volatility lingered. The early uptick signals buyers are still willing to chase momentum despite commodity-related risks.
- Major US indexes started Friday higher
- Strong earnings reports are lifting investor confidence
- Oil price volatility remains a key concern
- The move extends the market’s best month in years
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