April Was Strongest Month for S&P 500 Since 2020 Driven by AI Investments

The S&P 500 rose approximately 10.5% in April, marking its best month since 2020 and reaching a new all-time high despite global uncertainties. The surge was primarily driven by massive investments in artificial intelligence (AI), with hyperscalers planning over $670 billion in AI-related capital expenditures this year.

By Matthew Benjamin, The Motley Fool May 2, 2026 4 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

April Was Strongest Month for S&P 500 Since 2020 Driven by AI Investments

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Topics: AI investment earnings hyperscalers market growth S&P 500

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