Stock Market Recap for Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The major U.S. stock indexes finished higher today, April 1, 2026, extending Tuesday’s relief rally as de-escalation signals from the Middle East continued to support sentiment and keep oil prices in check. The S&P 500 rose 0.72% (+46.80 points) to close at 6,575.32, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.48% (+224.23 points) to close at 46,565.74, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.16% (+250.32 points) to close at 21,840.95. In dollar terms, the broader market (approximated by the S&P 500's roughly $58–60 trillion cap) added an estimated $420–460 billion in value.