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Dow surges 700 points as S&P 500 hits new record high

economy-finance · 2026-04-30

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 700 points on Tuesday, pushing the S&P 500 to a new intraday high. Caterpillar shares jumped 10% following a strong earnings report, while Meta and Microsoft stocks declined due to investor concerns over AI spending.

Key facts

  • Dow up 700 points
  • S&P 500 hits new intraday high
  • Caterpillar stock rose 10% after strong earnings
  • Meta and Microsoft stock fell on AI spending concerns

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  • Caterpillar
  • Meta
  • Microsoft

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