Day Traders Diary

4/30/19

 The S&P 500 closed at a new high with nine of the 11 S&P 500 sectors finishing in the green led by the utilities, consumer staples and real estate sectors. The Nasdaq declined following a 7% drop in Google. The major averages were helped from blue chips like Merck, Pfizer, McDonald's, MasterCard and even General Electric following earnings. Apple closed down 1.9%, but jumped 4% after hours following a blowout quarter.