US stocks are having a strong year in 2026. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite are all up by double digits so far this year, showing that investors remain confident in the stock market. The rally could become a rare winning streak. If the positive market trend continues,»»»

The S&P 500 closed lower on Friday, dipping from a record high and weighed down by Applied Materials, while investors digested weaker-than-expected retail sales data. Applied Materials fell 5.1% after its upbeat quarterly forecast failed to impress investors. The chip equipment maker's shares have »»»

1 US Stock Market Prediction: US stock market futures are pointing to a cautious start to the next Wall Street session after major US indexes pulled back from record levels in Friday’s trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both ended lower on August 14, although both indexes still recorded week»»»