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How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 10/8/2026

On October 8, 2026, U.S. stock markets were marked by volatility, with major indexes diverging in performance. The S&P 500 declined by 0.5% to 7,765.36, its second consecutive drop after hitting a record high earlier. The Nasdaq composite declined more sharply, falling 1.3% to 27,193.34, driven by losses in technology stocks. In contrast, the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed a slight gain of 0.1%, ending at 51,231.64, after fluctuating throughout the day.

S&P 500 Joins Nasdaq in All-Time-High Territory: Stock Market Today

On October 6, 2026, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reached new all-time highs amid easing bond market pressures and growing investor optimism fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) advancements. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% to 7,819, marking its first record close since August, while the Nasdaq Composite increased 0.5% to 27,599. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also gained 0.5% but remained 6% below its own record.

Nasdaq Hits New Highs on AI Boom Optimism: Stock Market Today

On October 5, 2026, the Nasdaq Composite reached a record high of 27,477, driven by investor optimism about the long-term efficiencies promised by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, despite rising costs and yields. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones also posted gains, increasing by 0.7% and 0.2%, respectively. Treasury yields surged, with the 10-year and 30-year yields hitting new annual highs amid a global bond sell-off.