News · 25 April 2026

Tech drives S&P 500, Nasdaq to new records

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at all-time highs on Friday, fuelled by investor optimism over US-Iran peace talks and strong technology earnings. Intel drove the rally, surging around 24% to close at $82.57 after a blowout first-quarter earnings report, its best single-day gain since October 1987.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 April 2026 at 6:21

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