Stocks slipped on April 21, 2026, with S&P 500 down 0.1% to 7,098.59, Nasdaq down 0.1% to 24,400.5, Dow flat at 49,444.
Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh testified, emphasizing Fed independence and need for policy reforms addressing 2021‑2022 errors.
UnitedHealth surged 7% after delivering its strongest quarterly results in years, while Apple fell 1.6% following its CEO transition announcement.
March retail sales rose 1.7% MoM, with gasoline station sales jumping 15.5% amid higher oil prices linked to the Iran‑U.S. conflict.