Stocks Retain Upward Bias as Bond Yields Rise
- Mukesh Buch
- U.S.A. New York City
Investors bid up stocks on the first day of April and second quarter after facing worst return in the previous quarter in two years. A decline in oil price below $100 a barrel and a sustained recovery in the job market also helped the sentiment. 2-year at 2.448% closed above 10-year bond yield. Energy stocks were on the defensive after leading other sectors in the first quarter with 33% surge.
Annual Returns
| Company | Ticker | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Motors Company | GM | 0% | -2% | 46% |
| Toyota Motor Corp Ltd Ord | TM | 0% | -1% | 7% |
| Ford Motor Company | F | 0% | -2% | -19% |
| Apple Inc | AAPL | -9% | 9% | 30% |
| Deere & Company | DE | 0% | -3% | 8% |