Finance

Intel's stock soared nearly 24% in a single session, marking its best trading day since 1987 and breaking a valuation ceiling that had stood since the dot-com era. The massive rally followed a blowout earnings report that exceeded analyst expectations and provided a highly optimistic outlook for AI-driven demand.

While markets remain hopeful for a breakthrough in peace negotiations, ongoing naval blockades in the Middle East and military friction continue to weigh on investor sentiment. These tensions have kept the Dow Jones Industrial Average under pressure, leading it to slip 0.16% and snap a three-week winning streak.

Bitcoin traded near $78,300 on April 24, with bulls targeting the $80,000 level supported by renewed institutional momentum through banks and exchange products. However, analysts noted a divergence in the broader market as altcoins failed to match this upward movement, leading to concerns about a potential sentiment peak.

The 10-year Treasury yield held steady near 4.3% as markets price in near-term inflation risks stemming from energy price shifts related to the Iran conflict. While short-term expectations have moved up sharply, longer-term inflation measures remain comparatively calm, suggesting investors view the current shock as a transient event.