Magnificent Seven earnings and Federal Reserve meeting test US stock market

8 articles · Updated · CNBC · Apr 24

Five of the 'Magnificent Seven' tech giants, including Apple, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet, report earnings this week as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reach new all-time highs.
Investors are watching whether strong results can justify recent rallies, with Microsoft and Apple in particular focus amid leadership changes and layoffs. The Federal Reserve meeting, likely Jerome Powell's last, may influence market direction.
Despite ongoing Middle East tensions and AI disruption fears, major indices have surged in April. Analysts warn of downside risks ahead, especially as seasonal trends and volatile oil prices could challenge continued market gains.

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