S&P 500 rises over 10% in April, best month since 2020, led by tech and semiconductors gains.

In April, the S&P 500 surged more than 10%, marking its strongest monthly gain since November 2020. The Nasdaq 100 outperformed with a 15.7% increase, driven by significant growth in the tech sector and semiconductor stocks, which rose over 20% and 32% respectively. Meanwhile, the Dow 30 saw a more modest gain of 7.7%. Growth stocks outpaced value stocks, while dividend-paying stocks lagged behind. This strong performance highlights renewed investor confidence in technology and growth sectors as key drivers of market momentum.