Global markets

S&P 500 +10.4%, Nasdaq +15.3% in April

S&P 500 gained 10.4%, Nasdaq 15.3%, and Dow 7.1%—all strongest monthly closes since April 2020 and November 2024. Oil volatility and earnings both drove the rally.

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