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US stocks surge after earnings beats calm fears will S&P 500 and Nasdaq hold gains
Economy
Published on 4 May 2026
Biggest monthly jump in years has Wall Street watching
US stock indexes ended higher as earnings beat expectations and softer economic data eased investor worries. Oil nudged higher early but eased later. The S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow posted their biggest monthly gains in years, leaving analysts focused on what happens next as inflation, geopolitical risks and interest-rate signals remain key swing factors for whether gains persist.
- Earnings beats and calmer data lifted major US indexes
- Oil moved early but later eased, reducing market pressure
- S&P 500 and Nasdaq logged standout monthly gains
- Next direction hinges on inflation and rate-policy signals
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