Oil price explodes to four-year high - Fed keeps rates stable, but internal conflict is increasing - AI gold rush at Alphabet - Microsoft's billion-dollar bet on AI pays off with record profits - Amazon shines in the AI race with strong growth - Meta impresses with AI progress, but high investments remain in focus

Wall Street presented itself on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, with a nervous and contrasting picture. The Dow Jones lost significantly by 0.6% to 48,861.74 points, while the broader S&P 500 was nearly unchanged with a decline of 0.1% to 7,136.10 points. In contrast, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite managed to hold its ground slightly, rising by just under 0.1% to 24,673.24 points. Despite the slight index movements, the market was marked by noticeable tensions. Rising oil prices due to geopolitical conflicts fueled inflation concerns and pushed...