Stock Market News May 2026

Added 612.34 points (1.24%) to finish at 49,910.59 , inching closer to the psychological 50,000 milestone.

Jumped 7.5% after a strong earnings beat led by its streaming and parks divisions. Federal Reserve Economic Data | FRED | St. Louis Fed S&P 500 (SP500) | FRED | St. Louis Fed stock market news

The "AI Supercycle" remains the primary engine of market growth, with investors rewarding companies that demonstrate tangible returns on AI infrastructure spending. Added 612

Continued its spectacular climb, rising another 4.5% amid reports of preliminary talks to supply chips for Apple (AAPL) . inching closer to the psychological 50