US Stock market today ended higher as the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all posted modest gains amid upbeat earnings reports and a surprise jump in retail sales. Investors are cautiously optimistic despite political tension as President Trump continues pressuring Fed Chair Jerome Powell over interest rate cuts.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended at its highest level of the year and just a handful of points away from a record close, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq secured their own records, amid hopes that the U.

US stocks moved higher Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a trade agreement with Japan, reinforcing optimism that additional deals—particularly with the European Union—may soon follow. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 240 points,

US Stock futures rise slightly after a weak tech-led start to the second half of 2025, offering signs of investor caution but also resilience. Dow futures climbed 93 points, while S&P 500 futures edged up 0.

Another day, another record for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite. The S&P 500 eked out a gain of 4.44 points, or less than 0.1%, to close at 6,363.35. That's its fourth straight record finish. The Nasdaq Composite rose 37.

The S&P 500 added 0.5% on Monday, June 30, closing the second quarter at record levels amid optimism about trade talks.

S&P 500 record high headlines Fridays market rally as U.S. stocks soared on renewed trade deal hopes between President Donald Trump and China. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to close at 6,168.60, topping its previous high from February.

The S&P 500 advanced 1% on Monday, June 23, 2025, as investors weighed the potential severity and impact of Iran's retaliation for U.S. airstrikes.