S&P 500 Hits All-Time High with SCHD Up 22%, Trump Signs EO on April 18

The S&P 500 hit all-time highs multiple times this week in April 2026, with SCHD up 22% over the past year. President Trump signed an executive order on April 18 from the Oval Office, bolstering economic momentum. Bitcoin surges while the Strait of Hormuz remains open, stabilizing oil prices.