Wendy's Weekly STOCK MARKET Report "Wall Street enjoyed a tech-led rally," Presented by Wendy Nelson
Market Week: April 6, 2026
The Markets (as of market close April 2, 2026)
The U.S. stock market was closed last week on Good Friday. Wall Street enjoyed a tech-led rally despite the escalation of the conflict with Iran and a pivot in fiscal policy following President Trump's request that Congress approve a $1.5 trillion total defense budget for 2026, funded, in part, by a 22.6% cut in domestic discretionary programs. Each of the benchmark indexes listed here posted solid gains last week on a better-than-expected jobs report and a surge in AI and tech shares. Among the market sectors, information technology and communication services stood out, while energy fell despite high crude oil prices. Gold continued its historic run as a hedge against Middle East instability and potential stagflation.
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