S&P 500 and Nasdaq Reach Record Highs as AI Trade Drives Tech Rally, Apple Stock Rises

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reached record highs on Friday, driven by a tech rally fueled by AI demand and strong earnings from the 'Magnificent Seven' companies. Apple's stock rose over 3% after better-than-expected results, while the Dow Jones fell slightly. Energy firms like Exxon Mobil and Chevron reported mixed results due to production issues in the Middle East.

By Rian Howlett , Karen Friar and Ines Ferré Updated Fri, May 1, 2026 at 11:23 PM GMT+3 1 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

S&P 500 and Nasdaq Reach Record Highs as AI Trade Drives Tech Rally, Apple Stock Rises

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