Stocks just had one of their best Aprils ever. Here's what typically happens next
CNBC Top News ·
April was an impressive month for the major stock market averages — and while May is usually the beginning of a seasonally weak period for stocks, recent momentum might just continue in the month …
April was an impressive month for the major stock market averages — and while May is usually the beginning of a seasonally weak period for stocks, recent momentum might just continue in the month ahead. Last month, the S & P 500 soared more than 10%, its best month since November 2020. The Nasdaq Composite , which climbed more than 15%, saw its strongest monthly performance since April 2020, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped roughly 7% — its largest monthly gain since November 2024. …
Original source: CNBC Top News