Indian stock markets will remain closed on Friday, May 1, on account of Maharashtra Day, marking the first trading holiday of the month. With this, a total of nine market holidays remain in 2026, including upcoming closures for Bakri Id, Muharram, and Diwali.
US stocks today: US stocks end higher as investors turn to earnings season
US markets ended higher with the S&P 500 near record levels, driven by SK Hynix’s strong Nasdaq debut and renewed momentum in AI-linked chip stocks.