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How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 9/22/2026

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The U.S. stock market remained near record highs on Tuesday as oil prices declined. The S&P 500 fell slightly, remaining within 0.4% of its all-time high, while the Dow dropped 0.4%. The Nasdaq composite rose 0.5% to set a new record.

The U.S. stock market held near its record high after oil prices eased again. The S&P 500 edged down a fraction of a point and is sitting just 0.4% below its all-time high set last month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.4%, and the Nasdaq composite added 0.5% to its own record. Stocks had...

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