The S&P 500 Index is up 56.06 points or 0.81% today to 6946.13
--Largest one-day point and percentage gain since Friday, Feb. 6, 2026
--Up for two consecutive trading days
--Up 108.38 points or 1.58% over the last two trading days
--Largest two-day point and percentage gain since Monday, Feb. 9, 2026
--Up six of the past eight trading days
--Off 0.47% from its record close of 6978.60 hit Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026
--Up 20.12% from the Election Day close of 5782.76 on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024
--Up 15.83% from the Inauguration Day close of 5996.66 on Monday, Jan 20, 2025
--Up 22.49% since tariffs were announced on Wednesday, April 2, 2025
--Highest closing value since Monday, Feb. 9, 2026
--Off 0.47% from its 52-week high of 6978.60 hit Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026
--Up 39.40% from its 52-week low of 4982.77 hit Tuesday, April 8, 2025
--Rose 16.62% from 52 weeks ago
--Off 0.47% from its 2026 closing high of 6978.60 hit Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026
--Up 2.20% from its 2026 closing low of 6796.86 hit Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026
--Month-to-date it is up 0.10%
--Year-to-date it is up 100.63 points or 1.47%
Data based on preliminary market closing values
Source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
February 25, 2026 16:12 ET (21:12 GMT)
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