​During the week of April 28 to May 2, 2025, U.S. stock markets experienced significant volatility, influenced by escalating trade tensions and policy announcements. Below is a summary table of the performance of major stock market indexes:​

Note: All figures are rounded to the nearest whole number.

Weekly Market Summary:

The week began with modest gains on Monday, as investors anticipated key earnings reports and economic data. Midweek, markets experienced volatility due to concerns over GDP contraction and trade tensions, but a late rally on Wednesday helped indexes recover. On Thursday, strong earnings from major tech companies, including Microsoft and Meta Platforms, boosted investor confidence, leading to significant gains. Friday’s release of a better-than-expected jobs report, with 177,000 new jobs added in April, further propelled markets upward. By week’s end, all major indexes posted gains, with the S&P 500 achieving its longest winning streak since 2004.​

Stocks Worthy of Attention:

• Apple Inc. (AAPL): Despite beating earnings expectations, Apple’s stock fell 4.6% due to concerns over increased costs from tariffs and reduced share buybacks.​
• Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN): Amazon’s stock experienced slight fluctuations after beating earnings estimates but providing a conservative operating income outlook.​
• Nvidia Corporation (NVDA): Nvidia’s stock declined over 2% following reports that China’s Huawei is developing a rival AI chip, raising concerns about increased competition.
• Tesla Inc. (TSLA): Tesla’s stock rose 5.8% during the week, driven by strong earnings and optimism over potential easing of trade tensions.​
• Block Inc. (SQ): Block’s stock plunged over 22% after the company cut its guidance, citing shifts in consumer spending on non-essentials.​

Please note that stock market investments carry inherent risks, and past performance does not guarantee future results.

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