Market Wrap: Monday, October 5, 2026 — S&P 500, Nasdaq & Dow Jones
October 5, 2026
S&P 500
7773.95
+0.66%
Nasdaq Composite
27477.31
+1.05%
Dow Jones Industrial Average
51267.90
+0.18%
Today's market session saw a broad-based rally, led by the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite which gained 1.05% and hit a record high, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.66% and 0.18% respectively. The tech sector's strength was driven by AI-tied stocks, with the Nasdaq adding 319 points, as investors shrugged off caution in the bond market and focused on growth opportunities. Despite the positive sentiment, investors maintained a cautious stance, with the dollar strengthening and Treasury yields surging to new highs, indicating a flight to safety. The Dow was boosted by gains in Microsoft and SpaceX, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq inched closer to their record highs.