# U.S. Stocks Close Higher With Nasdaq Leading Major Index Gains

The October 26 session ended with the S&P 500 up 0.7% and the Nasdaq up about 0.8%.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-10-26T21:06:41.950Z
Updated: 2026-10-26T21:06:41.950Z
Section: Money
Format: News
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U.S. stocks finished higher Monday, October 26. The S&P 500 closed at 7,676.77, the Dow at 52,361.58 and the Nasdaq Composite at 26,169.38.

The S&P gained 0.7%, while the Dow rose about 0.3% and the Nasdaq about 0.8%.

Chip-related shares helped the advance, with the Philadelphia semiconductor index rising 2.8%. Trading volume totaled 16.7 billion shares, below the recent 20-session average.

Investors now face a busy earnings week and Wednesday’s Federal Reserve policy decision. Monday’s closing gains do not establish how those upcoming announcements will affect prices.

Sources:
Associated Press — October 26 index close: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-693ac6c4e67da0332045e66804780be7
Reuters — October 26 market close: https://www.reuters.com/business/us-stock-futures-edge-up-oil-falls-heading-into-earnings-barrage-2026-10-26/

## Sources
- Associated Press — October 26 closing indexes: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-693ac6c4e67da0332045e66804780be7
- Reuters — October 26 closing market report: https://www.reuters.com/business/us-stock-futures-edge-up-oil-falls-heading-into-earnings-barrage-2026-10-26/