S&P 500 & Nasdaq Composite
128 shared events · Importance 55 · Last updated May 17, 2026
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The S&P 500 operates alongside the Nasdaq Composite as a leading barometer of the US stock market, sharing significant overlap in large-cap constituents and broader market sentiment.
Business
S&P 500: The S&P 500 notched record highs, climbing 0.84% to 7,398.93 points, driven by strong earnings and AI-related stock gains. It achieved its sixth straight weekly gain and has risen 8% in 2026.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite notched record highs, gaining 1.71% to 26,247.08 points, significantly boosted by AI-related stocks. It also achieved its sixth straight weekly gain and has rallied 13% in 2026.
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
International
S&P 500: The S&P 500 experienced its worst day since 2020, falling 4.8% due to fears of higher inflation and weakening economic growth caused by Donald Trump's tariffs.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite tumbled 6% as investors reacted negatively to Donald Trump's tariffs, particularly impacting Big Tech stocks.
Apr 02, 2025 · 23 articles
Business
S&P 500: The S&P 500 surged to record highs, driven by strong earnings and signs of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite surged to record highs, fueled by strong performance in AI-related stocks and positive market sentiment.
May 05, 2026 · 14 articles
International
S&P 500: The S&P 500 fell 1.2% from its all-time high, indicating a significant market downturn.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite sank 1.5% from its own record, heavily impacted by the tumble in technology stocks.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
S&P 500: The S&P 500 ended lower due to a retreat in chip stocks and uncertainty surrounding United States-Iran peace talks, despite a strong quarter of recovery driven by fundamentals.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite declined 0.13 percent, reflecting the broader market's downward trend.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
S&P 500: The S&P 500 rose, on track to top its all-time high, indicating a positive market reaction to easing oil prices and strong corporate earnings.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite climbed, heading toward its own record, driven by strong tech company earnings and broader market optimism.
May 05, 2026 · 7 articles
International
S&P 500: The S&P 500 experienced significant losses, falling nearly 15% from its February record, due to the escalating trade war between China and the United States.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite was significantly lower, reflecting the widespread market downturn caused by the trade war.
Apr 04, 2025 · 13 articles
International
S&P 500: The S&P 500 rose significantly following the trade truce, indicating positive market reaction and investor confidence.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite climbed, showing strong gains in technology and growth stocks as a result of the trade truce.
May 12, 2025 · 6 articles
International
S&P 500: The S&P 500 lost points, with its tech index being the worst performing sector, influenced by geopolitical events and earnings.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite experienced losses, snapping a 13-session streak of gains, as optimism for a resolution to the Iran war faded and software sector concerns arose.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
S&P 500: The S&P 500 declined from record highs due to Middle East tensions and specific company news, indicating a broader market downturn.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite also declined from record highs, reflecting the general market nervousness.
May 04, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
S&P 500: The S&P 500 advanced, moving above key technical levels, reflecting positive market sentiment driven by Middle East peace talks and strong performance in certain sectors.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite gained, reflecting positive performance in technology and growth stocks, particularly those related to AI.
Apr 01, 2026 · 14 articles
Business
S&P 500: The S&P 500 rallied to an all-time high, closing its best month in over five years due to strong corporate profits.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite climbed to a record high, benefiting from strong tech company profits.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
S&P 500: The S&P 500 fell 0.2% from its all-time high, reflecting fading enthusiasm over AI and technology stocks.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite sank 0.7% from its own record, primarily due to drops in chip and AI-related companies.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
S&P 500: The S&P 500 fell 1% from its all-time high, reflecting a negative market reaction to rising oil prices and a slump in technology stocks.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite sank 2% from its record, heavily impacted by the slump in artificial intelligence stocks.
May 12, 2026 · 9 articles
Business
S&P 500: The S&P 500 reached an all-time high, reflecting the positive market sentiment driven by strong corporate earnings and AI demand.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite added to its own record, primarily driven by gains in AI-related stocks and strong tech earnings.
May 14, 2026 · 10 articles
International
S&P 500: The S&P 500 fell 0.6% due to rising oil prices and war concerns, erasing its year-to-date gains.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.3% as broader market concerns about the global economy and interest rates weighed on tech stocks.
Mar 05, 2026 · 6 articles
International
S&P 500: The S&P 500 experienced slight fluctuations due to disagreements over the United States, Iran, and Israel ceasefire, reflecting market uncertainty.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite experienced minor fluctuations, reflecting the broader market's cautious reaction to geopolitical tensions and economic reports.
Apr 09, 2026 · 7 articles
International
S&P 500: The S&P 500 rose to fresh records, driven by improved risk sentiment from the US-Iran news and accelerated AI-driven trades.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite gained, benefiting from the overall positive market sentiment and strong performance in technology stocks, particularly those related to AI.
May 06, 2026 · 10 articles
International
S&P 500: The S&P 500 climbed to a new record high, reflecting overall market optimism due to the potential easing of oil prices and strong corporate earnings.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite reached a new record, boosted by strong earnings from technology companies and the general market optimism.
May 06, 2026 · 7 articles
International
S&P 500: The S&P 500 showed little change but companies within it are on track for strong profit growth, contributing to a positive market mood.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite added 0.57%, reflecting a positive market mood fueled by strong tech earnings.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
International
S&P 500: The S&P 500 opened more than two percent higher, indicating positive market reaction to the de-escalation of tensions.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite opened more than two percent higher, showing investor confidence returning to riskier assets.
Apr 08, 2026 · 28 articles
International
S&P 500: The S&P 500 closed at record highs, reflecting investor optimism about a potential breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite closed at record highs, reflecting investor optimism about a potential breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations.
May 06, 2026 · 21 articles
International
S&P 500: The S&P 500 experienced a record day, supported by cheaper oil prices and strong US earnings, reflecting a general boost in investor risk appetite.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite reached a record close, primarily boosted by strong performance in tech stocks like Apple.
May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
International
S&P 500: S&P 500 futures were down 3.6% following the tariff announcements, reflecting broad market losses.
Nasdaq Composite: Nasdaq Composite futures tumbled 4% as tech stocks were hit hard by the tariff announcements.
Apr 04, 2025 · 6 articles
International
S&P 500: The S&P 500 experienced fluctuations, initially falling due to the Iran war uncertainties but later rising as oil prices eased, allowing Wall Street to refocus on corporate profits.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite gained, benefiting from the easing of oil prices and a renewed focus on company profits despite the ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.
May 05, 2026 · 10 articles
International
S&P 500: The S&P 500 has seen rallies on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, indicating market sensitivity to the geopolitical situation.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite has risen on hopes for an end to the Iran war and the subsequent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
May 01, 2026 · 23 articles
International
S&P 500: The S&P 500 fell 0.4% from its record heights following the escalations in the Middle East.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.2% as Middle East tensions escalated.
May 04, 2026 · 36 articles
International
S&P 500: S&P 500 futures extended gains following reports of a potential US-Iran peace deal, reflecting market optimism about an end to the conflict and easing energy supply disruptions.
Nasdaq Composite: Nasdaq futures jumped 1.7% as market sentiment improved with the prospect of an end to the Iran war.
May 06, 2026 · 98 articles
International
S&P 500: The S&P 500 rose 0.2% to an all-time high, indicating positive performance on Wall Street despite global anxieties.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite added 0.1% to reach its own all-time high, reflecting positive sentiment in the tech-heavy market.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
S&P 500: The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% and reached another all-time high.
Nasdaq Composite: The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.2% and set its own record.
May 14, 2026 · 7 articles
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