Stock Market Recap for Thursday, April 2, 2026

The major U.S. stock indexes ended mostly **flat** today, **April 2, 2026**, as investors paused after the recent relief rally while monitoring developments in the Middle East and upcoming economic data. The **S&P 500** edged up **0.11%** (+7.37 points) to close at **6,582.69**, the **Dow Jones Industrial Average** slipped **0.13%** (-61.07 points) to close at **46,504.67**, and the **Nasdaq Composite** rose **0.18%** (+38.23 points) to close at **21,879.18**. In dollar terms, the broader market (approximated by the S&P 500's roughly $58–60 trillion cap) added a modest **$60–80 billion** in value.