US stock futures ticked higher on Tuesday after the major indexes kicked off the week with solid gains, supported by falling oil prices and a strong rally in heavyweight technology stocks. During Monday's regular session, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite surged 2.13%, while the S&P 500 and Dow advanced 1.48% and 1.32%, respectively. Megacap technology stocks drove the gains, with Amazon soaring 4.6% to surpass a $3 trillion market capitalization for the first time. Other standout performers included Microsoft (4.9%), Nvidia (2.9%), Meta Platforms (6%), Alphabet (4.9%) and Tesla (3.5%). Investor sentiment was also lifted by a roughly 5% drop in oil prices after President Donald Trump canceled planned strikes on Iran to revive negotiations, easing concerns over inflation and the outlook for interest rates. Attention now turns to another round of corporate earnings due Tuesday, including results from SpaceX, AMD, Caterpillar, Merck and McDonald’s, among others.

The main stock market index of United States, the US500, rose to 7617 points on August 4, 2026, gaining 0.21% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.05% and is up 20.92% 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 August 4 of 2026.

The main stock market index of United States, the US500, rose to 7617 points on August 4, 2026, gaining 0.21% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 1.05% and is up 20.92% 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 7383.87 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 6874.82 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
US30 53,277.55 693.38 1.32% 0.42% 20.78% Aug/04
US400 3,800.42 41.78 1.11% -0.44% 20.93% Aug/03
US2000 2,981.91 50.57 1.73% -0.92% 34.79% Aug/03
US500 7,616.94 110.78 1.48% 1.05% 20.92% Aug/04
US100 28,882.15 502.60 1.78% -2.75% 25.47% Aug/04
USVIX 15.86 -0.13 -0.13% 0.29% -1.66% Aug/03

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Apple 303.42 -5.49 -1.78% 49.21% 4.9T Aug/03
Nvidia 206.64 5.89 2.93% 14.80% 4.78T Aug/03
Alphabet 373.51 17.38 4.88% 91.50% 4.26T Aug/03
Alphabet 373.51 17.38 4.88% 91.50% 3.79T Aug/03
Microsoft 487.65 22.93 4.93% -8.96% 2.9T Aug/03
Amazon 284.04 12.46 4.59% 34.20% 2.48T Aug/03
Broadcom 392.23 2.95 0.76% 31.74% 2.24T Aug/03
Meta 590.18 33.47 6.01% -23.98% 1.48T Aug/03
Tesla 322.08 10.87 3.49% 4.15% 1.19T Aug/03
Micron Technology 829.50 6.47 0.79% 669.69% 1.18T Aug/03




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
United States Inflation Rate 3.50 4.20 percent Jun 2026
United States Fed Funds Interest Rate 3.75 3.75 percent Jul 2026
United States Unemployment Rate 4.20 4.30 percent Jun 2026

United States Stock Market Index
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US Futures Tick Higher After Strong Session
US stock futures ticked higher on Tuesday after the major indexes kicked off the week with solid gains, supported by falling oil prices and a strong rally in heavyweight technology stocks. During Monday's regular session, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite surged 2.13%, while the S&P 500 and Dow advanced 1.48% and 1.32%, respectively. Megacap technology stocks drove the gains, with Amazon soaring 4.6% to surpass a $3 trillion market capitalization for the first time. Other standout performers included Microsoft (4.9%), Nvidia (2.9%), Meta Platforms (6%), Alphabet (4.9%) and Tesla (3.5%). Investor sentiment was also lifted by a roughly 5% drop in oil prices after President Donald Trump canceled planned strikes on Iran to revive negotiations, easing concerns over inflation and the outlook for interest rates. Attention now turns to another round of corporate earnings due Tuesday, including results from SpaceX, AMD, Caterpillar, Merck and McDonald’s, among others.
2026-08-03
The Dow Jones Index Closes 1.32% Higher
The Dow Jones Index went up by 693 points or 1.32 percent on Monday to close at 53178 points. The rise was led by Boeing (7.93%), Microsoft (4.90%) and Amazon (4.64%).
2026-08-03
Wall Street Rises on Easing Middle East Tensions
US stock indices closed higher on Monday with support from a rebound in Treasury securities. The S&P 500 rose 1.5%, nearing it's record high, while the Dow added 693 points to close at a record 53,178 and the Nasdaq 100 gained 1.8%. The US refrained from striking Iran over the weekend and fuel prices pulled back, lowering yields across the curve as markets readjusted the magnitude of inflation risks. Tehran signaled progress in talks aimed at restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. AI and megacap technology stocks posted gains with the rebound in risk demand, with Amazon (+4.6%) surpassing a $3 trillion market value, alongside advances in Alphabet (+4.9%), Microsoft (+4.9%), and Meta (+6%). Chipmakers also rallied, with Nvidia (+2.9%), AMD (+1.8%), and Sandisk (+6%) posting solid gains. Investors now await earnings from SpaceX (+5.7%) and AMD on Tuesday.
2026-08-03