Nasdaq Jumps as S&P 500 Gains While Dow Slips

Nasdaq led the benchmarks higher with a 1.97% gain, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average retreated 0.83% and Treasury yields climbed past 5.1% on September 24, 2026.

The US stock market delivered a mixed trading session on September 24, 2026, as technology-heavy indices outpaced broader industrial benchmarks. Market participants digested shifting asset prices while the CBOE Volatility Index ticked higher and Treasury yields extended their recent climb.

Benchmark Index Performance at the Close

At the closing bell, the S&P 500 added 66.37 points, or 0.87%, to settle at 7,704.13, moving within an intraday range of 7,662.57 to 7,19.01. The Nasdaq Composite posted the strongest advance among major indices, surging 521.07 points, or 1.97%, to finish at 26,939.37 after trading between 26,706.14 and 26,971.04.

Conversely, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 428.06 points, or 0.83%, to close at 51,349.98, hitting a session low of 51,124.02. Smaller companies also faced downward pressure as the Russell 2000 index dropped 39.06 points, or 1.36%, ending the day at 2,835.57.

Treasury Yields and Market Volatility

Fixed-income markets saw notable movement as the US 10-Year Treasury Yield rose 3.28% to settle at 5.16%, up from its previous close of 5.00%. The yield fluctuated between an intraday low of 5.09% and a high of 5.18%. Meanwhile, market anxiety ticked upward, reflected by the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) climbing 5.81% to 15.67.

What this means for investors

Divergence between the Nasdaq and the Dow highlights the sector-specific dynamics at play during the trading session, where growth-oriented technology shares attract distinct flows compared to traditional industrial components. Rising sovereign yields often prompt portfolio adjustments across asset classes, influencing borrowing costs and equity valuations alike.

Investors tracking these global movements should monitor how shifting benchmark yields interact with upcoming macroeconomic reports and corporate earnings calendars. Keeping an eye on the VIX can also provide insight into broader market sentiment changes as indices test new trading ranges.

Frequently asked questions

How did the major US indices finish the session? The Nasdaq Composite gained 1.97% and the S&P 500 rose 0.87%, whereas the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 0.83% and the Russell 2000 dropped 1.36%.

Where did the US 10-Year Treasury Yield close? The US 10-Year Treasury Yield finished the day at 5.16%, marking a 3.28% increase from its previous close of 5.00%.

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