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Tech and financials drove US gains

MARKET BRIEF

April 13, 2026 at 21:00 UTC

4 min read
Chart of US tech and financial ETFs boosting S&P 500 and Nasdaq versus weaker European stock indexes

Key Points

  • 01Technology and financial ETFs outperformed, supporting S&P 500 (SPX) and Nasdaq gains.
  • 02NAR reported existing-home sales fell, which reinforced housing-market softness.
  • 03ECB and BoE publications flagged tokenisation, a Eurosystem DLT pilot and updated resolution guidance, which heightened focus on post-trade plumbing and bank resolvability.
  • 04Goldman Sachs reported record equities revenue but weaker FICC and a $315m provision, which weighed on its shares in pre-market trading.

Global Market Summary

US equities closed higher: SPX rose 1.02%, ^IXIC gained 1.23% and DJIA advanced 0.63% as technology and financial ETFs outperformed and supported risk appetite. Major European benchmarks slipped with FRA40 down 0.29%, DAX down 0.26% and UKX down 0.17% amid heightened focus on regulatory and macro publications. Asian trading was muted with 000001.SS flat (0.0%).

Top Movers

Sectors: Technology (VGT +2.02%) and Financials (XLF +1.75%) led; Utilities (XLU -1.21%) and Consumer Staples (XLP -1.00%) lagged. Notable winners: RVMD +41.35%, XNDU +28.24%, CAR +23.69%. Largest decliners: GFL -9.55%, FAST -6.85%, SAM -5.47%.

Macro highlights

NAR reported March existing-home sales fell to a 3.98M SAAR, a 3.6% monthly decline that missed consensus and reinforced housing-market softness. The ECB's Macroprudential Bulletin flagged tokenisation and a Eurosystem DLT settlement pilot, and the Bank of England issued updated resolution guidance; together those publications heightened focus on post-trade plumbing and bank resolvability, which can influence liquidity and short-dated funding premia.

News that moved markets

Goldman Sachs (GS) reported Q1 results with record equities revenue but weaker FICC and a $315m provision for credit losses; shares traded down roughly 3–4% in pre-market trading as investors weighed the trading mix and provisions. Fastenal (FAST) reported Q1 sales up 12.4% and EPS $0.30 in line with estimates, but shares moved lower as investors focused on gross-margin pressure and the sustainability of digital-driven growth. Corporate actions also affected liquidity: Huachen AI Parking implemented a 1-for-30 reverse split (NASDAQ: HCAI), Coyote Copper Mines began trading (TSXV: CCMM) and Constellation Brands' CEO succession took effect (NYSE: STZ), prompting rebalancing and governance attention. Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. and LINKBANCORP, Inc. announced receipt of regulatory approvals and closed their merger on April 13, 2026. Announced transactions included Somnigroup International's proposed all-stock acquisition of Leggett & Platt and Hexagon's agreement to acquire Waygate Technologies, among other announced deals spanning industrials and technology.

Upcoming session watchlist

  • 01US PPI MoM (MAR) — forecast 1.3% vs 0.7% prior, Apr 14, 12:30 PM | Measures producer price pressures that can influence consumer inflation and rates.
  • 02CN Balance of Trade (MAR) — consensus $112B vs $90.98B prior, Apr 14, 03:00 AM | Signals export-import dynamics and overall trade contribution to growth.
  • 03CN Exports YoY (MAR) — vs 21.8% prior, Apr 14, 03:00 AM | Gauges export growth pace and external demand conditions.
  • 04CN Imports YoY (MAR) — consensus 11.1% vs 13.8% prior, Apr 14, 03:00 AM | Reflects domestic demand and input purchases, signaling internal growth strength.
  • 05AU Westpac Consumer Confidence Change (APR) — forecast -1.8% vs 1.2% prior, Apr 14, 12:30 AM | Tracks consumer sentiment that influences spending and near-term demand.

Key Takeaways

  • 01US equities closed higher, led by technology and financial sectors that supported gains across major US benchmarks.
  • 02Major European benchmarks slipped amid heightened focus on regulatory and macro publications.
  • 03Notable winners RVMD, XNDU and CAR rose sharply, while GFL, FAST and SAM were the largest decliners.
  • 04Corporate news—Goldman's mixed quarter, Fastenal (FAST) margin pressure, reverse splits, new listings and announced M&A—drove stock-specific moves and rebalancing.

References

  1. https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/coyote-copper-mines-inc-begins-trading-monday-april-13-2026-2026-04-10
  2. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/08/3270516/0/en/Huachen-AI-Parking-Management-Technology-Holding-Co-Ltd-Announces-1-for-30-Reverse-Stock-Split-Effective-April-13-2026.html
  3. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/02/12/3237699/0/en/Constellation-Brands-Announces-CEO-Succession-Plan.html
  4. https://www.goldmansachs.com/pressroom/press-releases/2026/2026-04-13-q1-results
  5. https://investor.fastenal.com/news-releases/news-details/2026/Fastenal-Company-Reports-2026-First-Quarter-Earnings/default.aspx
  6. https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/nar-existing-home-sales-report-shows-3-6-decrease-in-march
  7. https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/financial-stability-publications/macroprudential-bulletin/html/ecb.mpbu202604_02.en.html
  8. https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/news/2026/april/boe-enhances-resolution-readiness-with-updated-operational-guides
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