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“Sell In May And Go Away” Is Costing Investors Big Gains
Plus, Buffett goes viral, OpenAI crushes chip stocks, UAE exists OPEC+, stock of the day, and more

Happy Wednesday! “Sell in May and go away” is one of Wall Street’s most famous sayings, however, new data reveals that pattern is wrong and leaving massive opportunities for investors. Read on to stay one step ahead of the market.
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TOP STORY
For decades, investors have followed one simple rule: “Sell in May and go away.”
However, new data suggests that strategy is mistimed and costing investors big gains. The market’s weakest stretch isn’t where most people think, and one major index has been quietly outperforming during this supposedly risky window.
Don’t act on outdated wisdom and old trends, follow the data and stay one step ahead of the market.
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MARKET RECAP
| Averages & Assets | ||||
| Asset | Close 04/28/26 | Price Change | ||
| $7,138.80 | -0.49% | ||
| $24,663.80 | -0.90% | ||
| $49,141.93 | -0.05% | ||
| 4.35% | -0.01 bps | ||
| $49.57 | +13.95% | ||
| $162.54 | -9.45% | ||
| $76,249.35 | -1.44% | ||
| $2,285.36 | -0.63% | ||
| $1.38 | -1.43% | ||
Yesterday: U.S. indexes pulled back on Tuesday after both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs in the previous session. Weakness in tech weighed on the market as chip stocks plunged following reports that OpenAI fell short of quarterly sales and user growth targets, raising concerns about future demand and its ability to sustain computing-related spending. In commodities, oil prices continued their rise amid escalating geopolitical tensions after President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran’s latest proposal. In addition, energy market uncertainty also increased after the United Arab Emirates announced plans to leave OPEC in a surprising move, and after nearly 60 years of membership.
On Our Radar: Analysts will be paying attention to durable-goods orders in the morning, followed by the FOMC interest-rate decision and Chair Powell’s press conference in the afternoon. On the earnings front, all eyes will be on Amazon (AMZN), and Meta (META), which will report after the market close today.
MARKET HEATMAP
Shares of Coca-Cola (KO), UnitedHealth (UNH), and Centene (CNC) were the standouts in an otherwise down market. Meanwhile Sandisk (SNDK), Broadcom (AVGO), Micron (MU), and Corning (GLW), were among the day’s top laggards. But those weren’t the only companies making big moves. Here’s a look at some of the biggest winners and losers on Tuesday.
Check out our interactive heatmap. Filter by market cap, or click on any box to explore specific sectors or assets in more detail.
FIVE ZINGERS
Chip Shock: OpenAI just missed growth expectations causing a massive selloff in chip names such as Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom. See what this means for the overall market and semiconductor sector.
Barrel Breakup: After nearly 60 years as part of OPEC and OPEX+, the UAE’s shocking announcement to leave marks one of the most dramatic breaks in the cartel’s modern history. Here’s what it means going forward.
Hoodwinked: Shares of Robinhood tanked despite record breaking trading activity. Discover if this selloff presents a good buying opportunity.
Sucker Tax: Warren Buffett just torched the sports betting boom, calling it a “tax on stupidity.” See why Buffett’s take is sparking backlash across the betting world.
Stock Of The Day: Shares of Lockheed Martin are sitting at a critical level with Wall Street eyeing a big move. Read on to see where traders are betting on next.
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