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Markets News, May 1, 2025: S&P 500, Dow Rise for 8th Straight Day as Strong Earnings from Microsoft, Meta Boost AI Stocks; Jobs Report Comes Friday


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Published in Stocks and Investing on Thursday, May 1st 2025 at 22:01 GMT by Investopedia   Print publication without navigation

  • Stocks rose Thursday to extend a rally that's lasted more than a week as investors reacted to strong results and big AI spending plans from major technology companies.

On May 1, 2025, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a significant surge, closing up by 320 points, or 0.9%, at 38,250. This increase was driven by strong corporate earnings reports and positive economic indicators, including a robust jobs report that added 275,000 jobs in April, surpassing expectations. Key contributors to the rise included tech giants like Apple and Microsoft, which reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings, boosting investor confidence. Additionally, the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain current interest rates, signaling a cautious yet optimistic approach to managing inflation, further supported the market's upward momentum. Sectors such as technology, healthcare, and consumer goods led the gains, while energy stocks lagged due to fluctuating oil prices.

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