US equity indices closed mixed on Friday as investors assessed corporate earnings and the outlook for interest rates. The S&P 500 inched higher, the Nasdaq 100 lost 1.1%, and the Dow added 236 points. Oil prices eased but remained sharply higher on the week as escalating strikes between the US and Iran disrupted tanker traffic through the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea. Treasury yields followed energy prices higher as investors increased bets that persistent energy-driven inflation could prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates next week. Intel fell 7.9% despite posting its strongest revenue growth in 17 years, reflecting continued volatility in semiconductor stocks following their sharp rally since the second quarter. Concerns over AI-related capital spending also weighed on hyperscalers, with Tesla down 2.1%, and Meta slipping 1.8%. Elsewhere, Amex fell 4.3% after reporting earnings, while Verizon gained 5.8% after posting stronger-than-expected subscriber growth.
The main stock market index of United States, the US500, rose to 7412 points on July 24, 2026, gaining 0.05% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.74% and is up 16.02% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United States. Historically, the United States Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 7620.90 in June of 2026. United States Stock Market Index - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on July 25 of 2026.
The main stock market index of United States, the US500, rose to 7412 points on July 24, 2026, gaining 0.05% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.74% and is up 16.02% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United States. The United States Stock Market Index is expected to trade at 7328.92 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 6850.63 in 12 months time.