S&P 5007,785.76▼0.2% Nasdaq26,729.16▼0.3% Dow53,732.41▼0.2% Russell 2K3,068.42▲0.5% 10-Yr4.70%+6bp VIX14.25−0.38 WTI$82.40▲1.4% Gold$4,432.00▲1.6% EUR/USD1.157▲0.4% BTC$67,978▲5.1% Nikkei68,309▲1.2%
At close · Fri, Aug 14, 2026
Daily Market Updates.

Every daily recap

Friday · August 14, 2026

Stocks Fade as Oil and Yields Push Higher

The major U.S. averages finish lower, while the Russell 2000 rises and volatility stays subdued.

Thursday · August 13, 2026

Stocks climb as rate bets ease and crypto stays bid

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq finish higher, Treasuries rally, and commodities split as traders weigh cooling inflation, fresh deal headlines, and an active earnings slate.

Wednesday · August 12, 2026

Stocks climb, chips rip, and oil keeps the heat on markets

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq finish higher, led by tech, while crude, gold, and rates stay active and crypto stays soft.

Tuesday · August 11, 2026

Stocks slip as oil jumps and inflation watch takes center stage

A broad pullback in U.S. equities comes as crude climbs, volatility eases, and traders eye Wednesday’s inflation reading.

Monday · August 10, 2026

Oil jumps while stocks drift lower on a choppy day

Energy led the tape as major U.S. indexes finished slightly lower, Treasury yields rose, and crypto traded softer.

Friday · August 7, 2026

Wall Street edges lower as oil spikes, yields climb

Stocks drift down, oil jumps on Middle East supply fears, and Treasury yields move higher before Friday's jobs report.

Wednesday · August 5, 2026

Dow hits a record while Nasdaq loses steam

Stocks end mixed, bonds ease, oil falls and gold jumps as traders keep pricing in a calmer backdrop.

Tuesday · August 4, 2026

Stocks surge as tech, chips and oil swing hard

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit fresh highs, tech led the tape, and oil slid sharply after Hormuz deal chatter.

Monday · August 3, 2026

Wall Street climbs as oil and volatility slide

Major U.S. indexes finish higher, while energy, crude, and the VIX fall sharply.

Friday · July 31, 2026

Stocks rise into the finish, even as yields jump and oil climbs

The major U.S. indexes close higher, but Treasury yields, crude and several red-hot sectors send mixed signals across the tape.

Thursday · July 30, 2026

Tech lifts stocks as Microsoft, Amazon fan the AI bid

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq climb, tech leads by a mile, and volatility drops as Treasury yields rise and crypto firms up.

Wednesday · July 29, 2026

Stocks sink, oil jumps and yields climb after a volatile Fed day

The major U.S. indexes fall, the VIX jumps above 20, and energy leads while tech and industrials take the brunt of the selloff.

Tuesday · July 28, 2026

Dow rallies, tech slips as chip selloff keeps pressure on Nasdaq

A split session leaves the Dow up more than 1% while the Nasdaq slips and semis stay under fire.

Monday · July 27, 2026

Apple takes the crown as stocks finish mixed

A late-session drift leaves the S&P 500 basically flat, while Apple passes Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company and oil prices drop sharply.

Friday · July 24, 2026

Stocks split, oil slips, and Treasury yields stay elevated

Big Tech drags the Nasdaq lower while the Dow and S&P 500 edge up, with energy and shipping headlines keeping markets on edge.

Thursday · July 23, 2026

Wall Street drops as oil and yields keep climbing

The selloff widens beyond tech as oil prices surge, Treasury yields rise and volatility picks up.

Wednesday · July 22, 2026

Stocks rise as oil and Treasury yields jump on Middle East risk

The S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow, and Russell 2000 all close higher, while crude, yields, and volatility move up as Middle East tensions stay front and center.

Thursday · July 16, 2026

Stocks slip as tech leads a broad pullback

The Nasdaq falls the most, while health care, staples, and real estate hold up and volatility jumps.

Wednesday · July 15, 2026

Stocks edge higher as oil and grain prices rip

The major U.S. averages finish in the green, while crude, corn and wheat post sharp gains and volatility falls.

Tuesday · July 14, 2026

Stocks edge higher as oil spikes and IBM sinks

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq finish higher, but a sharp jump in crude and a brutal IBM selloff steal some of the spotlight.

Monday · July 13, 2026

Stocks slip as oil jumps on Hormuz blockade headlines

Energy ripped higher, tech sank, and volatility picked up after new Hormuz blockade headlines pushed crude sharply higher.

Friday · July 10, 2026

Stocks edge up as Treasury yields climb and crypto catches a bid

The major indexes finish mixed but mostly higher, while bond yields rise, volatility drops, and Bitcoin and Ethereum advance.

Thursday · July 9, 2026

Stocks rise, tech jumps, and volatility slips

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq finish higher, led by tech, while the VIX drops below 16 and energy sinks.

Wednesday · July 8, 2026

Markets turn defensive as oil jumps and stocks slip

Iran headlines jolt oil higher, while major U.S. indexes finish mixed to lower and crypto extends its slide.

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