Nasdaq Hits All-Time High as AI Earnings Drive Wall Street Records — Europe Slips on Hormuz Oil Shock (Apr 22, 2026)
The Nasdaq hit a new all-time high and the S&P 500 set a fresh closing record on April 22, 2026, driven by AI earnings beats from GE Vernova and Tesla. European shares fell for a third day as Iran seized ships in the Strait of Hormuz and Germany halved its growth forecast.