US Stock Market Today Aug 31, 2026 — S&P 500, Dow & Nasdaq Close

Live Markets NYSE & Nasdaq Free · No sign-up required S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq levels, top gainers and losers, sector moves, market breadth, Treasury yields and the dollar — all on one page, refreshed every trading day.● Key Indices How the headline indices closed The benchmark and broader-market indices that set the tone on Wall Street.● Market Wrap What moved the market● Top Movers Top gainers & losers Biggest single-day moves among S&P 500 constituents.● Sectors Sector performance How the 11 S&P 500 sectors performed through the session. Market breadth Advancing vs declining stocks on the NYSE.▲ — Advances— Declines ▼ Rates, dollar & commodities Macro signals that drive equity sentiment.● World Markets Global markets at a glance How other major markets are trading — useful context for Wall Street's direction. What are US stock market timings (in IST)? Regular US trading runs 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET, Monday to Friday. In India that is roughly 7:00 PM to 1:30 AM IST during US daylight time, and 8:00 PM to 2:30 AM IST in US winter. Pre-market and after-hours sessions extend trading on either side. What is the difference between the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq? The Dow Jones tracks 30 large companies, the S&P 500 tracks 500 leading US firms across sectors, and the Nasdaq Composite is heavily weighted toward technology. The S&P 500 is the most widely used benchmark for the overall US market. How often is this page updated? The date and market-open status refresh automatically. Price data is pulled from a market-data feed and refreshes through the trading day; figures shown outside US hours reflect the last completed session. Can I make investment decisions based on this page? This page is for information and education only. It is not investment advice. Please consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making any investment decision. Disclaimer: Vittarthi provides market data and educational content for informational purposes only. Figures are indicative, may be delayed, and do not constitute financial advice. Please consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making investment decisions.