On Tuesday, U.S. stocks surged, with the S&P 500 breaking above 6,400 for the first time in history. The index gained 1.1%, alongside a 1.4% jump in the Nasdaq and a 1.1% rise in the Dow Jones.
This marks a powerful rebound since April 2025:
S&P 500 is up 33%, adding roughly $12ā$13.5 trillion in market value.
Nasdaq has soared 42%.
Dow Jones has climbed 18%.
Analysts credit the rally to upbeat economic data and a favorable inflation report, with tech and growth stocks driving the momentum. Heading into the rest of Q3, the S&P 500 is in its strongest position on record.