Markets News, July 30, 2026: Indexes End Sharply Higher, Tech Shares Soar; Apple, Amazon Report

Stock markets staged a significant rebound on July 30, following a sharp decline the previous day. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite closed 2.8% higher, the S&P 500 gained 1.7%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.2%, adding 600 points to recover from its worst day in 15 months.
Technology shares led the rally after mixed earnings reports from major companies. Microsoft surged 16% to pace gains in the Dow after beating analyst expectations, pushing the company’s market value a