U.S. equities traded broadly higher at midday on April 24, 2026, with the Nasdaq Composite up 1.21% to 24,734.24 and the S&P 500 gaining 0.51% to 7,144.39, driven by a 23.2% surge in Intel shares following a strong first-quarter earnings beat. The PHLX Semiconductor Index extende
Category: Sector — Energy
Oil prices, natural gas, renewables, and the energy companies navigating a shifting global landscape. From OPEC decisions to clean energy transitions, we track the sector that powers the world.

