EOD Brief — Fri., April 24, 2026
ES
7,194.00
+0.71%
NQ
27,434.75
+1.86%
VIX
18.71
-3.11%
DXY
98.53
-0.25%
The Big Story
U.S.-Iran negotiation hopes fueled a risk-on rally despite unresolved Middle East tensions.
- S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs as investors bet U.S.-Iran talks could restart.
- Trump said Iran wants a deal and plans to make an offer aimed at satisfying U.S. demands.
- Intel surged 24% in its best day since 1987, powering a broader chip-led tech rally.
- Brent crude settled at $105.33 as ship seizures and Hormuz disruption risks kept geopolitical pressure elevated.
- Late buy imbalances were strongly positive across the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow 30 and Mag 7.
Sector Performance
Tech
XLK
+2.81%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+1.91%
Cons Disc
XLY
+0.81%
Materials
XLB
+0.21%
Utilities
XLU
+0.20%
Energy
XLE
-0.19%
Cons Staples
XLP
-0.30%
Real Estate
XLRE
-0.30%
Financials
XLF
-0.73%
Industrials
XLI
-0.92%
Healthcare
XLV
-1.41%
Comm
XLC
-1.58%
Today’s Movers
Top Gainers
MXL
60.32
+76.12%
OGN
11.26
+30.93%
POET
15.10
+28.84%
SXT
123.15
+24.11%
INTC
82.54
+23.60%
AAOI
162.17
+17.74%
ARM
234.81
+14.76%
RMBS
158.40
+14.37%
Top Decliners
LBRDA
41.89
-25.74%
LBRDK
41.94
-25.73%
CHTR
180.13
-25.50%
STNE
12.22
-16.01%
CMCSA
27.56
-12.90%
YSS
31.06
-13.02%
CRSP
48.78
-11.59%
CAR
204.00
-10.97%
Closing Levels
| Ticker | Close | High | Low | VWAP | Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPY | 713.89 | 714.47 | 709.01 | 708.64 | +0.77% |
| QQQ | 663.82 | 664.51 | 656.53 | 651.70 | +1.90% |
| AAPL | 270.85 | 273.06 | 269.65 | 271.10 | -0.94% |
| AMD | 348.50 | 352.99 | 334.54 | 309.24 | +14.14% |
| AMZN | 263.86 | 264.38 | 257.68 | 254.58 | +3.44% |
| GOOGL | 344.12 | 345.27 | 335.39 | 338.39 | +1.54% |
| META | 675.18 | 680.67 | 653.84 | 669.74 | +2.43% |
| MSFT | 424.09 | 424.89 | 415.80 | 421.93 | +2.01% |
| NVDA | 208.00 | 210.95 | 199.81 | 202.51 | +4.19% |
| TSLA | 375.64 | 382.76 | 370.73 | 384.22 | +0.52% |
Upcoming Calendar
Sat., April 25, 2026
12:00
President Trump Speaks
Tue., April 28, 2026
10:00
Fed Board Meeting (Advance Notice)
10:00
Non-Farm Payrolls / Employment Situation