US equity indices swung lower on Tuesday, extending the pullback from record highs last week on growing concerns that higher energy prices will dent the economy. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq 100 hovered below the flatline after the former and the latter reached record highs in morning exchanges. Energy prices rose further as markets considered a prolonged suspension of oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz ahead of the end of the current ceasefire. The developments pressured equities as Treasury yields rose, magnified by the surge in private employment per the ADP and higher core retail sales. Apple dropped more than 2% after announcing hardware-focused John Ternus as its new CEO to replace Tim Cook in December. Meanwhile, Tesla dropped 1% ahead of its earnings tomorrow and Nvidia fell more than 1%. In turn, Amazon rose 2% after pledging to invest over $20 billion on Anthropic and UnitedHealth surged over 9% after delivering strong results.

The main stock market index of United States, the US500, fell to 7095 points on April 21, 2026, losing 0.20% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 7.80% and is up 34.17% 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 7148.39 in April of 2026. United States Stock Market Index - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on April 21 of 2026.

The main stock market index of United States, the US500, fell to 7095 points on April 21, 2026, losing 0.20% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 7.80% and is up 34.17% 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 6998.90 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 6519.63 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
US30 49,353.22 -89.34 -0.18% 6.81% 25.94% Apr/21
US400 3,659.83 -8.84 -0.24% 8.94% 33.12% Apr/21
US2000 2,779.85 -13.11 -0.47% 11.45% 47.06% Apr/21
US500 7,093.61 -15.53 -0.22% 7.79% 34.15% Apr/21
US100 26,585.51 -4.83 -0.02% 9.91% 45.46% Apr/21
USVIX 19.90 1.03 1.03% -6.25% -10.67% Apr/21

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Nvidia 200.18 -1.88 -0.93% 102.43% 4.78T Apr/21
Apple 266.37 -6.68 -2.45% 33.36% 3.9T Apr/21
Alphabet 336.75 -0.67 -0.20% 122.32% 3.71T Apr/21
Microsoft 425.56 7.49 1.79% 16.01% 2.91T Apr/21
Amazon 252.56 4.28 1.72% 45.84% 2.34T Apr/21
Alphabet 333.80 -3.62 -1.07% 120.37% 1.89T Apr/21
Meta 671.64 0.73 0.11% 34.25% 1.85T Apr/21
Broadcom 403.38 3.75 0.94% 137.87% 1.49T Apr/21
Tesla 389.21 -3.29 -0.84% 71.08% 1.33T Apr/21
Walmart 129.08 1.16 0.91% 39.68% 1.01T Apr/21




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
United States Inflation Rate 3.30 2.40 percent Mar 2026
United States Fed Funds Interest Rate 3.75 3.75 percent Mar 2026
United States Unemployment Rate 4.30 4.40 percent Mar 2026

United States Stock Market Index
The US500 tracks the stock performance of 500 of the largest companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States. This index is primarily derived from over-the-counter trading and contracts for difference indexes (CFDs).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
7094.60 7109.14 7148.39 4.40 1928 - 2026 points Daily

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US Stocks Swing Lower
US equity indices swung lower on Tuesday, extending the pullback from record highs last week on growing concerns that higher energy prices will dent the economy. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq 100 hovered below the flatline after the former and the latter reached record highs in morning exchanges. Energy prices rose further as markets considered a prolonged suspension of oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz ahead of the end of the current ceasefire. The developments pressured equities as Treasury yields rose, magnified by the surge in private employment per the ADP and higher core retail sales. Apple dropped more than 2% after announcing hardware-focused John Ternus as its new CEO to replace Tim Cook in December. Meanwhile, Tesla dropped 1% ahead of its earnings tomorrow and Nvidia fell more than 1%. In turn, Amazon rose 2% after pledging to invest over $20 billion on Anthropic and UnitedHealth surged over 9% after delivering strong results.
2026-04-21
The Dow Jones Index Opens 0.71% Higher
The Dow Jones Index is picking up 349 points or 0.71 percent on Tuesday. Gains are led by UnitedHealth (9.28%), Salesforce (3.00%) and Amazon (2.17%). Biggest losers are Merck (-2.54%), Amgen (-2.12%) and J&J (-1.58%).
2026-04-21
US Stocks Trade Mostly Higher
US equities were mostly higher on Tuesday, not far from record highs touched last week with support from strong earnings, while uncertainty on risks of escalation in Iran maintained a degree of caution in speculative sectors. The S&P 500 inched higher and the Dow rose 0.5%, while the Nasdaq 100 was flat. President Trump held the threat of not extending the ceasefire that ends tomorrow, maintaining suspensions to energy exports from the region. Meanwhile, indices pared some gains and yields rose after core retail sales and ADP employment counts were both sharply higher, consolidating signs of resilience in the US economy. Amazon gained over 1% after pledging to invest over $20 billion on Anthropic. In turn, UnitedHealth surged over 9% after delivering strong results supporting the Dow, while GE Aerospace eased slightly after its earnings call. Lastly, Apple inched down after announcing hardware-focused John Ternus as its new CEO to replace Tim Cook in December.
2026-04-21