S&P 500 hits record high; large-cap names drive early gains
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Updated Sep 21
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What happened
The S&P 500 opened at 7,692.08 on September 21, 2026, pushing the index back into record territory. While the S&P 500 rose 42 points above the previous close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite both opened roughly flat.
From 247wallst.com
Why it matters
The early strength in the S&P 500 is not a broad, index-wide surge, suggesting that a handful of large-cap names are responsible for the gains. The durability of this advance depends on whether smaller and mid-cap names begin to participate in the market.
From 247wallst.com
Who's involved
- NasdaqAmerican fully electronic stock exchange where several companies trade
- EverBankAmerican diversified financial services company with a forecasted merger into Nasdaq
- CellectisBiopharmaceutical company whose stock listing is dependent on Nasdaq infrastructure
- Cronos Group IncCompany listed and trading on the Nasdaq exchange
- International Bancshares CorporationAmerican financial services company listed and trading on the Nasdaq exchange
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Nasdaq
American fully electronic stock exchange