The S&P 500 achieved a significant milestone on April 30, 2026, by closing at 7,209.01, marking its first-ever close above the 7,200 threshold. This represented an increase of approximately 1.02%, or 73 points, from the previous trading day. During intraday trading, the index peaked at 7,219.83. As of May 1, 2026, early trading indicated that the index continued to rise, with levels reported between 7,250 and 7,256.
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