Market Midday: Stocks Lower, S&P 500 Index Ticked Higher Briefly Hitting New Intraday All Time High, Microsoft Explores Voluntary Employee Buyout 4/23/26
The CNBC Business News Update reports that stocks were lower midday on April 23, 2026, with the S&P 500 index briefly reaching a new intraday all-time high. Microsoft is considering a voluntary employee buyout, according to expert analysis.