
U.S. stock markets reached new all-time highs as Apple reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings with $111.2 billion revenue and strong EPS, driving a tech rally. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% and Nasdaq 100 gained 1.1%, led by Apple's 5.1% surge. Other tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Tesla also advanced, while energy stocks fell due to a crude oil price drop. Software companies Atlassian, Twilio, and Reddit posted strong earnings, further supporting the market momentum.