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Major indices rallied with the S&P 500 up 1.15% to 6,581, NASDAQ gaining 1.38% to 21,946.76, and Dow Jones rising 1.38% to 46,208.47, but bearish sentiment prevailed as technology and consumer discretionary sectors plunged over 1.5%.[1][2]
Market Date: 2026-03-23
Major U.S. indices closed lower on Friday, with the S&P 500 down 1.51% at 6,506.48, pressured by escalating Iran conflict, sticky inflation, and a deepening value-over-growth rotation. Technology bucked the trend with a 0.44% gain led by chipmakers, while Communication Services lagged at -1.60%.
Market Date: 2026-03-20
U.S. stocks closed lower across major indices on Thursday, with the S&P 500 at 6,606.49 (-0.27%), NASDAQ at 22,090.69 (-0.28%), and Dow Jones at 46,021.43 (-0.44%), driven by Middle East conflicts and a hawkish Federal Reserve outlook. Semiconductor strength offered pockets of resilience, but broad selling in financials and consumer sectors underscored the **bearish** overall market sentiment with an average stock change of -1.45%.[1][2]
Market Date: 2026-03-19
U.S. stocks closed sharply lower with the S&P 500 down 1.36% at 6,624.7, pressured by hotter-than-expected PPI inflation and anticipation for the Federal Reserve's policy decision and updated economic projections. While tech names like Advanced Micro Devices showed resilience, consumer staples led declines amid stagflation fears.[1][2]
Market Date: 2026-03-18
Major U.S. indices advanced with the NASDAQ leading at +1.38%, fueled by strong tech gains despite Middle East conflicts pushing oil prices higher. Overall market sentiment remains bullish with an average stock change of +0.58%, though investors eye upcoming inflation data and Fed moves.
Market Date: 2026-03-09