US stock market today (April 10, 2026): S&P 500, Nasdaq rise on tech gains after inflation data
On April 10, 2026, U.S. equity benchmarks traded mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq moving higher on strength in technology stocks after March inflation data came in line with expectations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.23% at 48,076.20, while the S&P 500 gained 0.15% to 6,835.22, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.54% to 22,946.11. Gains were led by technology stocks, with the S&P 500 information technology index advancing 0.8%, supported by chipmakers. Nvidia rose 1.8% and Broadcom climbed 4.4%, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor index touched a record high of 8,926.08. However, declines in financial stocks, down 0.8%, limited the broader upside. Goldman Sachs and Travelers weighed on the Dow. Investor sentiment was supported by the two-week ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, along with remarks from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicating efforts to initiate direct talks with Beirut. However, the Pakistan-brokered truce showed signs of strain, with both sides accusing each other of violations ahead of talks scheduled for Saturday. Separately, preliminary data showed the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index fell to 47.6 in April, below economists’ expectations of 52.
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Dow Climbs 1,325 Points in Relief Rally: Stock Market Today
On April 8, 2026, the U.S. stock market experienced a significant relief rally, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average soaring 1,325 points (2.9%) to close at 47,909. This surge was largely triggered by President Donald Trump’s unexpected announcement of a two-week ceasefire with Iran, aimed at finalizing a peace agreement. While the development initially boosted investor sentiment, Iran later accused the U.S. of violating the ceasefire, which slightly tempered the rally. Oil prices reacted sharply to the news, with West Texas Intermediate crude futures plunging over 16% to $94.41 per barrel—the steepest drop since the early pandemic period in April 2020—though oil remains up 41% since late February. The S&P 500 rose 2.5% to 6,782, and the Nasdaq gained 2.8%, closing at 22,634. Travel stocks benefited from lower energy costs and a strong Q1 earnings report from Delta Air Lines, leading to big gains for Carnival (+11.2%), United Airlines (+7.8%), and American Airlines (+5.6%). Meanwhile, Intel jumped 11.4% after announcing its partnership with Elon Musk’s $20 billion Terafab initiative involving Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI to produce chips for AI and robotics. Intel shares are now up 60% year-to-date in 2026.
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Dow Swings Higher to Add 275 Points: Stock Market Today
On April 9, 2026, U.S. stock markets ended positively after a volatile session influenced by geopolitical developments. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 0.6% to 48,185, the S&P 500 climbed 0.6% to 6,824, and the Nasdaq Composite increased by 0.8% to 22,822. Market optimism was driven by a Bloomberg report suggesting progress in Israel-Lebanon negotiations amid a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Oil prices surged over 3%, with West Texas Intermediate crude settling at $97.87 per barrel, potentially influencing the upcoming March Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. Economists predict headline CPI will rise 0.8% month-over-month, while core CPI is expected to increase by 0.2%. In corporate news, Amazon stock jumped 5.6% after CEO Andy Jassy highlighted major AI investments and cost-saving AI chips. Meanwhile, Palantir shares dropped 7.3% amid competition from Anthropic, with investor Michael Burry suggesting the rival's growth is outpacing Palantir’s.
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