S&P 500 hits new record as Apple rises and oil falls

The S&P 500 index closed at a new historic high this Friday, advancing 0.29% to 7,230.12 points. Nasdaq Composite rose 0.89% and also recorded a record closing at 25,114.44 points. The positive performance was mainly driven by the more than 3% jump in shares of Apple, which reported better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results in profit and revenue, in addition to optimistic projections for the following quarter. Simultaneamente, oil prices fell 2.98%, with West Texas Intermediate a barrel closing at US$101.94, following signs of progress in diplomatic negotiations on Oriente Médio.

Wall Street’s performance consolidates a sequence of significant gains. The main indices recorded their best monthly performances since 2020, with the S&P 500 surpassing the 7,200-point mark for the first time in history. Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 152.87 points, or 0.31%, to close at 49,499.27, breaking its streak of gains for the month.

Dados technicians from the technology giant

Apple reported an earnings season that exceeded analysts’ expectations. Quarterly revenue was above consensus, as was earnings per share. Contudo, a weak point was iPhone revenue, which fell below estimates for the second consecutive time in three quarters.

Mesmo With this specific setback in the smartphone segment, the company’s revenue projection for the current quarter proved to be better than expected by the market. Esse positive signal was enough to attract buyers, sending shares to a new intraday all-time high. Apple’s weight in the S&P 500 index contributed significantly to the index’s overall advance.

Oil Queda after diplomatic signals

Oil prices fell after diplomatic communication involving Irã and Estados Unidos. The Iranian country would have sent its response to the latest American amendments to a draft agreement to end the conflict in Oriente Médio, through Pakistani mediators.

President Donald Trump commented on the new Iranian offer on Friday, saying he was dissatisfied with the proposed terms. “Irã wants to make a deal, but I’m not satisfied with it,” stated Trump. Essa rally led to a partial recovery in oil prices from the day’s lows.

Além of West Texas Intermediate, Brent oil, an international benchmark, also fell. Futures contracts registered a drop of 2.02%, closing at US$ 108.17 per barrel. Movimentos of this type reflect the sensitivity of the energy market to any sign of de-escalation in geopolitical tensions.

Contexto of accumulated earnings

The movements occur in a scenario of market recovery after weeks of volatility. A strong first-quarter earnings season provided support for the stock. Esperanças’s reduction in tensions on Oriente Médio also helped improve investor sentiment.

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Todos the three main indices are trading well above early 2026 levels despite having suffered declines during the escalation of the conflict between the US and Irã. The market continues to react to news about potential diplomatic resolutions and, simultaneously, to corporate data that demonstrates the resilience of American companies.

Perspectivas from the experts

David Krakauer, vice president of portfolio management at Mercer Advisors, believes that the positive trajectory of the shares can continue. Ele believes the potential for earnings growth in the U.S. and abroad will provide momentum for the stock, even if the conflict at Oriente Médio persists for longer.

Krakauer claims to be hopeful that the war between USA and Irã will end soon, leading to Ormuz’s reopening of Estreito. Porém, even in prolonged conflict scenarios, corporate fundamentals would continue to support stock prices. “New news or a drop in market sentiment could always emerge, which could lead to a small correction after a strong initial rally, but overall we remain bullish on the stock,” he said.

The expert noted that in the technology sector there will be winners and losers. Nem all investments in artificial intelligence will return profits, as noted by Krakauer. Apesar With this caveat, he reaffirms confidence in the narrative of increased productivity that drives the technological market.

Indicadores main and movements

The indicators that marked the day:

• S&P 500: +0.29%, closing at 7,230.12 points
• Nasdaq Composite: +0.89%, closing at 25,114.44 points
• Dow Jones Industrial Average: -0.31%, closing at 49,499.27 points
• Petróleo WTI: -2.98%, closing at US$101.94 per barrel
• Petróleo Brent: -2.02%, closing at $108.17 per barrel
• Ações from Apple: +3% after earnings release

The session reflected typical dynamics of a market in transition, where corporate earnings compete with geopolitical uncertainties. The net result was an expansion of the broader index, with losses concentrated in energy and geopolitically sensitive sectors.