Finance

Intel's stock price surged 23.6% in a single session, marking its best performance since 1987. The jump was driven by a first-quarter profit report that significantly exceeded analyst expectations and provided a strong outlook for AI-related demand.

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield held steady near 4.31% as investors monitored ongoing geopolitical tensions and the Federal Reserve's rate path. With only one interest rate cut projected for the remainder of 2026, the yield curve remains upward-sloping.

Bitcoin rallied toward the $79,000 mark in late April, supported by sustained spot ETF inflows and improved risk appetite in broader markets. The cryptocurrency has gained approximately 13% this month, reflecting its strongest monthly performance in a year.

Brent crude oil prices fluctuated around $103 per barrel as traders weighed the potential for de-escalation in Middle East tensions against a current supply blockade. Despite recent volatility, oil remains up over 40% year-to-date as of late April 2026.

While tech-heavy indexes thrived, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.16% on April 24, ending its three-week winning streak. The decline was attributed to weakness in the financials and industrials sectors, which underperformed relative to the booming technology market.