US stocks were mostly lower on Wednesday amid losses from heavyweight chip producers ahead of earnings results from Nvidia. The S&P 500 and the Dow inched below the flatline, while the Nasdaq 100 fell 0.5%. Nvidia shares wavered ahead of their earnings release after the bell, set to signal the level of capital expenditures by AI hyperscalers, which have supported the US stock market in recent years. Microsoft, Tesla, Alphabet, and Amazon traded lower. Meanwhile, Intuit sank 10% as its outlook failed to impress the higher ranges of expectations. In turn, Meta jumped 4% as it agreed to a $16.7 billion settlement against US states regarding social media strategy for teens. Outside tech, traditional economic sectors were pressured by lingering concerns of adverse macroeconomic conditions. Robust consumer expenditure and income, in addition to higher than expected PCE price indices, maintained the case for restrictive policy by the Federal Reserve.
The main stock market index of United States, the US500, rose to 7683 points on August 26, 2026, gaining 0.08% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.64% and is up 18.54% 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 7816.70 in August of 2026. United States Stock Market Index - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on August 26 of 2026.
The main stock market index of United States, the US500, rose to 7683 points on August 26, 2026, gaining 0.08% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.64% and is up 18.54% 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 7603.20 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 7038.16 in 12 months time.