The S&P 500 closed at a fresh record of 7,818.93 on Tuesday, 6 October, gaining 0.58% on the day and taking its 2026 advance to 14%. For reference, the Nasdaq Composite is up 18.8%, while the Dow is up around 6.5%. For UK retail investors, the important point is that this has been an earnings- … Continue reading S&P 500 hits record high: why the US market is up 14% in 2026