Track Markets Live NowMajor Indexes Continue Winning Streak on April 25, 2025
The stock market is extending its winning streak today as all three major indexes push higher for the fourth consecutive session. As of the latest trading data, the S&P 500 is up 2.06% to 5,486.47 points, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite has surged 2.74% to 17,166.04 points. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has gained 1.28%, reaching 40,114.85 points.
This positive momentum follows yesterday’s strong performance where megacap technology stocks led the charge amid easing concerns about global trade tensions. The market rally has been particularly impressive this week, with the S&P 500 now showing a week-to-date gain of nearly 4%, while the Nasdaq Composite is up more than 5%.
Why Is the Market Up Today?
Today’s market surge can be attributed to several factors. First, Alphabet (GOOGL), Google’s parent company, reported better-than-expected quarterly results after yesterday’s market close, beating on both top and bottom lines. This positive earnings surprise has boosted investor confidence in the technology sector, with Alphabet shares jumping approximately 5% in early trading.
Second, despite China’s Ministry of Commerce stating yesterday that there were no ongoing trade discussions with the U.S., investors appear optimistic about President Trump’s recent comments suggesting that tariffs on Chinese imports could “come down substantially” from their current 145% level.
Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise, noted: “I think that really all the market needed was just a little spark to kind of move it off some of these depressed levels, and I think that’s what we’re seeing.”
Top Performers and Laggards
Among the top performers on the S&P 500 today are:
– ServiceNow (NOW): +15.14%
– Hasbro (HAS): +14.55%
– Microchip Technology (MCHP): +12.48%
– Allegion (ALLE): +10.44%
– FMC Technologies (FTI): +9.95%
On the Nasdaq, semiconductor stocks are showing particular strength:
– Microchip Technology (MCHP): +12.48%
– NXP Semiconductors (NXPI): +7.05%
– Marvell Technology (MRVL): +6.70%
– Texas Instruments (TXN): +6.57%
– Analog Devices (ADI): +6.51%
Meanwhile, several notable companies are underperforming today:
– Fiserv (FI): -18.54%
– IBM (IBM): -6.78%
– Procter & Gamble (PG): -3.75%
– PepsiCo (PEP): -4.99%
– Comcast (CMCSA): -3.68%
Upcoming Market Events to Watch
Investors are closely monitoring several key events that could impact market direction:
1. **Consumer Sentiment Data**: April’s consumer sentiment report is scheduled for release at 10:00 a.m. ET today. Economists polled by Dow Jones expect the reading to remain unchanged from the previous month at 50.8.
2. **Earnings Reports**: Several companies are reporting earnings today, including AutoNation (AN), Colgate-Palmolive (CL), and AbbVie (ABBV).
3. **Tech Earnings Next Week**: Major tech companies will report earnings next week, potentially driving further market movement. Meta Platforms (META) and Microsoft (MSFT) will report on Wednesday, while Amazon (AMZN) and Apple (AAPL) will release results on Thursday.
Market Outlook
Despite the current rally, analysts caution that market volatility may continue in the near term. “I think we’re still in for a period of choppiness around stock trading, and I think heading into next week, it’s really going to be the big tech earnings that are going to really influence where the major averages go,” said Saglimbene.
The Consumer Discretionary, Information Technology, Technology, Financials, and Communications sectors are leading today’s gains on the Dow Jones, while the Health Care sector is underperforming.
As global trade tensions and economic uncertainty persist, investors will be watching closely for any developments that could impact market sentiment in the coming days and weeks.