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On Friday, May 1, 2026, US markets kicked off May with new records in the major tech indices. The Dow Jones declined by 0.3% to 49,499 points, while the S&P 500 rose by 0.3% to 7,230 points, and the Nasdaq Composite increased by 0.9% to 25,114 points. This marked the first time the tech-heavy index closed above the 25,000-point threshold, while the S&P 500 also reached a new all-time high. The gains were primarily driven by strong corporate earnings, continued robust tech sentiment, and a decline in oil prices. The broader market once...