The stock market on August 4, 2026
August 4, 2026, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.79% to close at 7736.52. Of 3,337 US stocks that traded, 2,415 rose and 819 fell.
The S&P 500+1.79%closed at 7736.52
How big a move#2,123of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$99.58price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,415of 3,337; 819 fell
Biggest companyNvidiaby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Palantir Technologies (PLTR) | +29.4% |
| Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) | +26.5% |
| Gartner (IT) | +22.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Nrg Energy Inc (NRG) | -15.5% |
| Sterling Construction Co Inc (STRL) | -11.4% |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) | -9.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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