US stock indices were mostly higher on Friday as strong earnings offset pressure from high energy prices ahead of possible talks between the US and Iran. The S&P 500 inched higher and the Nasdaq 100 jumped 1% to a new record, while the Dow edged lower. The US and Iran maintained their blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, although Pakistan signaled that the Irani delegation would be open to talks this weekend. Strong earnings were enough to lift equity indices, particularly in the speculative-heavy AI sector. Intel surged 25% to a new record after posting strong results and sharply beating sales for profits this year. Combined with strong results for Germany's SAP, Intel's move was yet another signal for AI companies to lift Amazon, Nvidia, and Palantir by over 2%. Meanwhile, P&G added more than 3% after topping sales forecasts and reiterating its full-year forecast.
The main stock market index of United States, the US500, rose to 7157 points on April 24, 2026, gaining 0.69% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 8.58% and is up 29.54% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United States. Historically, the United States Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 7164.45 in April of 2026. United States Stock Market Index - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on April 24 of 2026.
The main stock market index of United States, the US500, rose to 7157 points on April 24, 2026, gaining 0.69% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 8.58% and is up 29.54% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United States. The United States Stock Market Index is expected to trade at 6998.90 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 6519.63 in 12 months time.