The NASDAQ Composite Index is up 399.65 points or 1.54% today to 26270.36
--Fourth highest close in history
--Largest one-day point and percentage gain since Friday, May 8, 2026
--Snaps a three-trading-day losing streak
--Off 1.37% from its record close of 26635.22 hit Thursday, May 14, 2026
--Up 42.47% from the Election Day close of 18439.17 on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024
--Up 33.83% from the Inauguration Day close of 19630.20 on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025
--Up 49.25% since tariffs were announced on Wednesday, April 2, 2025
--Up 15.89% since the start of the Iran Conflict on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026
--Today's closing value is the fourth highest this year
--Off 1.37% from its 52-week high of 26635.22 hit Thursday, May 14, 2026
--Up 40.20% from its 52-week low of 18737.21 hit Friday, May 23, 2025
--Rose 39.20% from 52 weeks ago
--Off 1.37% from its 2026 closing high of 26635.22 hit Thursday, May 14, 2026
--Up 26.33% from its 2026 closing low of 20794.64 hit Monday, March 30, 2026
--Month-to-date it is up 5.54%
--Year-to-date it is up 3028.37 points or 13.03%
Data based on preliminary market closing values
Source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
May 20, 2026 16:14 ET (20:14 GMT)
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