1. The S&P 500 managed to end a four-week losing streak with a slight increase. The Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady and Jerome Powell's comments on inflation were key factors. 2. FedEx, Micron Technology, and Nike reported their quarterly results, with FedEx cutting its annual revenue guidance for the third consecutive quarter. 3. The S&P 500 advanced +0.5%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite added +0.2%.