Stocks this week have had a bumpy ride, with early gains of nearly 1% dipping by Wednesday as investors dealt with mixed signals from the Federal Reserve and disappointing earnings reports from some key players.

Reddit (RDDT) bounced back after a shaky post-IPO period, defying the odds for meme-stock favorites with a strong first-quarter earnings report. RDDT surged as much as 5% on Wednesday, May 8, showcasing just how optimistic investors feel about the company's future

U.S. stocks kicked off a busy week with modest gains on Monday, April 29th, fueled by optimism in the technology sector and a rebound from last week's losses. However, anxieties surrounding the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision later this week have investors cautious.

U.S. stocks rebounded on Thursday after an unsteady trading day on Wednesday dominated by the Federal Reserve's policy meeting. Investors, relieved by Chair Jerome Powell's dovish stance on interest rates, have refocused their attention on upcoming earnings reports and economic data.

Uniti Group Inc is making waves in the telecommunications sector, with its stock soaring on the heels of reports indicating a deal with Windstream

Informatica was recently at the center of acquisition talks with Salesforce, a move that could have reshaped the entire competitive landscape, but the talks did not materialize.

Stock markets surged on Friday, fueled by a combination of positive factors. Here's a breakdown of the key drivers: