NEW YORK, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) -- US stock indices hit new record highs at the close of trading on Monday, as global oil prices rose.
The S&P 500 rose 0.1% to close at a record 7173.9, while the Nasdaq gained 0.2% to reach a fresh high of 24887 on Monday. The Dow Jones however, fell 63 points.
Oil prices nevertheless continued to climb, rising about 2%. Attention is also on upcoming monetary policy decisions from major central banks, including the Federal Reserve.
Among sectors, communication services, financials, and technology posted gains, while consumer staples lagged.