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S&P 500 Surges Amid Mixed Earnings and Trade Talks

5/2/2025

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The S&P 500 experienced an eight-day rally, fueled by robust earnings from Microsoft and Meta.
Treasury yields climbed to 4.22%, reflecting shifts in interest rate expectations among investors.
Disappointing earnings from Apple and Amazon negatively affected their stock prices.
General Motors revised its profit outlook downward due to auto tariffs, raising concerns about Qualcomm's forecast.
The US and Ukraine finalized a natural resources agreement during ongoing trade talks with China.

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Story summary

The S&P 500 experienced an eight-day rally, fueled by robust earnings from Microsoft and Meta.
Treasury yields climbed to 4.22%, reflecting shifts in interest rate expectations among investors.
Disappointing earnings from Apple and Amazon negatively affected their stock prices.
General Motors revised its profit outlook downward due to auto tariffs, raising concerns about Qualcomm's forecast.
The US and Ukraine finalized a natural resources agreement during ongoing trade talks with China.