# April saw the S & P 500 recording its biggest monthly percentage gain since November 2020.

*business · news · 2026-04-30 · ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)*

## Key points

- Apple shares surged 10% after beating Q1 earnings expectations, outperforming other tech giants.
- Caterpillar led the session with a 9.9% gain, outpacing tech sector performance.
- Brent crude hit $126.41 intraday then fell 3.4%, reflecting extreme volatility and rapid profit-taking.
- Eli Lilly's stock jumped 9.8% after upgrading its weight loss drug earnings forecast.

**Companies:** Apple, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Caterpillar, Eli Lily
**Countries:** United States

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