The S&P 500 Index is up 50.49 points or 0.65% today to 7798.99

--A new record close

--27th record close of 2026

--Largest one-day point and percentage gain since Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026

--Up for two consecutive trading days

--Up 70.79 points or 0.92% over the last two trading days

--Largest two-day point and percentage gain since Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026

--Up 34.87% from the Election Day close of 5782.76 on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024

--Up 30.06% from the Inauguration Day close of 5996.66 on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025

--Up 37.52% since tariffs were announced on Wednesday, April 2, 2025

--Up 13.38% since the start of the Iran Conflict on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026

--Up 22.94% from its 52-week low of 6343.72 hit Monday, March 30, 2026

--Rose 20.57% from 52 weeks ago

--Up 22.94% from its 2026 closing low of 6343.72 hit Monday, March 30, 2026

--Month-to-date it is up 4.13%

--Year-to-date it is up 953.49 points or 13.93%

Data based on preliminary market closing values

Source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet