S&P 500 closes at a fresh record as stocks catch a tailwind from falling oil prices: Live updates

U.S. stocks were higher on Tuesday, while oil prices slid as traders reacted to a number of solid earnings results.

The S&P 500 rose 0.81%, hitting a new all-time high and closing at a record of 7,259.22. The Nasdaq Composite gained 1.03%, touching a new high and notching a closing record of 25,326.13. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 356.35 points, or 0.73%, to end at 49,298.25.

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/04/stock-market-today-live-updates.html