S&P 500 makes all-time highs with 7,120 support in focus

8 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 30

The benchmark has also flagged 7,050 and especially 7,000 as key downside levels, with a break below 7,000 seen as likely to accelerate selling.
The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged and recent tech earnings brought no major surprises, while put-call ratios and new-highs data stayed bullish even as market breadth weakened.
VIX remains elevated around 18-20 despite record highs, signalling lingering caution; analysts are also watching next week's earnings from AMD, Disney, Palantir, PayPal and Trade Desk.

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