S&P 500 Breaks 7,100 for First Time; Nasdaq Notches 13-Day Streak—Longest Since 1992

S&P 500 closed at 7,126.06 (+1.2%) on April 17, piercing 7,100 for the first time, while Nasdaq advanced 1.52% to 24,468.48 for its 13th consecutive gain—the longest rally since 1992. The Dow closed at 49,447.43 (+868.71 points, +1.79%), driven by chip optimism and ceasefire expectations in tandem.