How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 4/15/2026

U.S. stocks have hit a record following their big rally over the last two weeks. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% Wednesday and eclipsed its prior all-time high set in January. After falling nearly 10% below its record in March, the S&P 500 has roared roughly 10% higher on hopes the global economy can avoid a worst-case scenario because of the Iran war.