This past week, U.S. stocks gained overall, with the S&P 500 rising 2.3% and the Nasdaq surging an astounding 5.5% on strong AI and tech momentum. Markets navigated volatile oil prices driven by Middle East tensions, while semiconductor stocks saw significant gains following positive industry developments. Technology led the gains, with the NASDAQ experiencing a strong week. Key movers included chip stocks like MU, AMD and QCOM. INTC shares jumped roughly 16% on reports of a preliminary deal to manufacture chips for AAPL, boosting the semiconductor sector on Friday. Earnings results have remained strong, with roughly 83% of S&P 500 companies beating expectations, alleviating concerns that higher energy costs or tariffs would hit profit margins.

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Last week--Monday, April 27 to Friday, May 1, 2026--the stock market had a strong week with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at record highs, driven by stellar tech earnings--notably Apple and Google--and continued AI enthusiasm. The week saw the S&P 500, the Nasdaq and the Russell all rise significantly as investors looked past ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The Nasdaq crossed 25,000 for the first time on May 1, powered by a 3% rise in Apple following strong results. Thursday marked the end of April, which was the best month in the stock market has had in six years. You have to go back to April of 2020 to find a month this strong.

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Last week--Monday, April 20 to Friday, April 24, 2026--the stock market reached record highs, driven by a blockbuster earnings report from Intel and easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, despite a volatile start to the week. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both secured their fourth consecutive week of gains, with the S&P 500 closing above 7,100 for the first time. The Nasdaq was the standout performer among the indexes due to it holding most tech stocks, which were strong this week, while the Dow (which is not so tech-heavy) was the underperformer among the indexes. This week's rally was driven by tech. Intel jumped up 23% on Friday after beating earnings estimates and raising guidance on strong AI-driven CPU demand. This was the best day Intel has had in 38 years (the dotcom boom) and Intel is now trading at its highest level since 2000. This boosted the entire tech sector, with companies like Nvidia and AMD also seeing significant gains. AMD shares surged 10% on Friday because--let's be real--anything Intel can do, AMD can probably do better.

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The stock market surged during the week of April 13–17 with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting record highs. Markets rallied on hopes of a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran, which intensified after Iran indicated it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz following a ceasefire. This news reversed previous oil price surges, providing relief to global markets. Banks began reporting solid first-quarter results, indicating economic resilience despite geopolitical tensions. The tech sector was incredibly strong last week, with Tesla leading the way with a much needed 15% rally, while Microsoft hit its highest weekly increase since 2007. The tech-heavy Nasdaq experienced its longest winning streak since 1992, rising for thirteen consecutive days. The S&P 500 officially closed above 7,100. Already this month, the S&P 500 has climbed almost 10 percent, which would be the best monthly gain since 2020 when markets were rebounding from the pandemic-induced sell-off.

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The stock market experienced a strong, rally-driven week from April 6 through to April 10, 2026, driven by a potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire easing geopolitical tensions, which caused oil prices to plunge. A reported two-week pause in the Middle East conflict spurred a massive "risk-on" rally early in the week. On the news of the ceasefire, oil prices experienced their biggest one-day decline since April 2020, which took some pressure off inflationary concerns, though oil saw some volatility late in the week. Major indices saw significant gains for the second consecutive week, with the S&P 500 up about 3.6% and the Nasdaq leading with a 4.5% gain, despite a pullback on Friday due to hotter-than-expected inflation data.

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So this week was only a four-day trading, Monday March 30 to Thursday April 2, due to the Good Friday holiday. The stock market was heavily driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with oil prices surging above $100 and driving volatility. We saw big gains early in the week followed by a tumultuous Wednesday night trading session due to the Trump's speech, where we saw those early week gains fade. But markets rebounded late Thursday on potential diplomatic resolutions regarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. With Thursday seeing a sharp decline followed by a rebound to positive territory, that may suggest a desire among traders to avoid weekend risk exposure amid the rising conflict. I know I tend to flatten out a bit when we have these three-day holidays. I don't like having a ton of risk over the long weekend, because a lot can happen. All it takes is one tweet!

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The stock market for the week of March 23–27, 2026, was characterized by extreme volatility, driven primarily by shifting headlines regarding the conflict in Iran, fluctuating oil prices, and fears of a long-term bear market. Stocks surged on Monday Mar 23, with the S&P 500 rising 1.1%, the Dow up 1.4%, and the Nasdaq up 1.4% after President Trump indicated possible, though unconfirmed, peace talks with Iran, easing fears of severe supply chain disruptions. But optimism quickly faded as Tehran denied negotiations, and reports emerged of continued attacks on energy sites, causing oil prices to rise again and stocks to fall on Thursday...

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For the week of Monday, March 16, to Friday, March 20, 2026, the stock market was heavily driven by the ongoing geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, fluctuating oil prices, and rising bond yields, which pushed major indices toward a fourth consecutive week of losses. Despite a brief rally on Monday, markets sank for the rest of the week, with the S&P 500 hitting its lowest close of 2026 on Friday. The Russell 2000 has not fallen into correction territory. Technology stocks fell as investors rotated away from growth and cyclical risks, leading to a down week for the Nasdaq. The market was dominated by fears that the conflict involving Iran would keep interest rates higher for longer and disrupt global energy supplies.