During the week of May 26 to May 30, 2025, U.S. stock markets experienced notable gains, buoyed by easing trade tensions and positive economic indicators. 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 U.S. stock markets were closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. Trading resumed on Tuesday with strong gains, as President Trump announced a delay in the proposed 50% tariffs on European Union imports until July 9, alleviating immediate trade concerns. This decision led to rallies in both U.S. and European markets. Throughout the week, investor sentiment remained positive, supported by encouraging economic data and corporate earnings reports. By Friday, all major indexes had posted gains, with the S&P 500 reaching 5,909, reflecting a weekly increase of approximately 0.9%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite also saw gains of about 1.4% and 0.1%, respectively. This marked the fourth weekly gain in the past five weeks for the major indexes.
Stocks Worthy of Attention:
- Apple Inc. (AAPL): Shares rebounded following the delay in tariffs on European imports, easing concerns over potential impacts on the company’s supply chain.
- Nvidia Corporation (NVDA): The semiconductor company’s stock continued its upward trajectory, driven by strong demand for AI-related products and positive analyst coverage.
- Tesla Inc. (TSLA): Tesla’s shares advanced amid renewed investor interest in growth stocks and optimism over global EV adoption.
- Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR): The data analytics firm’s stock gained momentum following the announcement of new government contracts and partnerships.
- Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT): Despite a Q2 revenue miss, the company’s stock remained resilient, reflecting investor confidence in the long-term outlook for the semiconductor equipment sector.
Please note that stock market investments carry inherent risks, and past performance does not guarantee future results.
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