Why The S&P 500's 10% April Surge May Have Legs, Even With $4+ Gas

Stocks surged in April, with the S&P 500 up 10% and the Nasdaq 100 up 15%, led by tech and semiconductors. Information Technology posted a 19% monthly gain, its strongest performance in over 20 years, while Real Estate also rallied despite rising Treasury yields. The move signals broad risk-on positioning, though the article is primarily a market wrap rather than a catalyst-driven event.

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Stocks surged in April, with the S&P 500 up 10% and the Nasdaq 100 up 15%, led by tech and semiconductors. Information Technology posted a 19% monthly gain, its strongest performance in over 20 years, while Real Estate also rallied despite rising Treasury yields. The move signals broad risk-on positioning, though the article is primarily a market wrap rather than a catalyst-driven event.