📊 US Market Weekly Wrap | Week Ending 25 Apr 2026
The S&P 500 closed the week at 7,165, hitting yet another all-time high, its 4th consecutive weekly gain. Up 9.8% for April and 4.7% YTD. Not bad at all.
What drove the week?
🟢 Energy (+3.2%) — Oil prices climbed on Middle East tensions. Baker Hughes (BKR) surged 15.3% on strong Q1 earnings.
🟢 Tech (+3.1%) — Intel (INTC) jumped 21% after beating Q1 estimates and issuing an upbeat Q2 outlook, riding AI-driven chip demand.
🟢 Consumer Staples (+1.2%) — quiet but steady.
What dragged?
🔴 Healthcare (-3.1%) — HCA Healthcare fell 11.4% despite beating estimates; seasonal patient volumes disappointed. Thermo Fisher (TMO) dropped 10.8% on weak organic growth.
🔴 Financials (-1.9%) | Real Estate (-1.5%)
Big week ahead 👀
• Earnings from Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Apple, Eli Lilly, Berkshire Hathaway and more.
• Key data: Q1 GDP, PCE inflation, April consumer confidence
• And the Fed meets Wednesday!
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