Stock Market Update Friday May 1, 2026
- May 1
- 2 min read
Stock Market Update Friday May 1, 2026 Stocks continued their upward trend, reaching new all-time highs. Strong earnings reports from tech and industrial companies, along with increased interest in AI-related stocks, propelled the market forward. Tech stocks led the gains, with Apple (AAPL) performing well.
Away From Stocks: Treasury yields rose with oil prices for most of the week. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield peaked at about 4.43% but then decreased to roughly 4.38%. Oil prices ended the week around $102, an increase from approximately $95 the week before. Volatility declined considerably, with the VIX falling from about 19 late the previous week to roughly 16.80, the lowest it has been since early February.
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