MarketWatch ยท Aug 4, 2026 19:33 UTC Stocks return to record highs. Investors who sat tight during the recent momentum crash are being rewarded. Read full story on MarketWatch Share AI disclosure Summary S&P 500 heads for 25th record close of 2026, after a 42-day break. Original reporting Open original source Related coverage Stocks face their weakest seasonal stretch. Why extreme investor pessimism could limit any selling. MarketWatch | Aug 4, 2026 21:25 UTC Dow jumps 1,000 points on earnings and Iran deal hopes cbsnews.com | Aug 4, 2026 18:35 UTC Traders are using options to chase a runaway rebound in stocks, pushing the market even higher MarketWatch | Aug 4, 2026 21:00 UTC These charts suggest the S&P 500 is looking like a bargain. Take them with a grain of salt. MarketWatch | Aug 4, 2026 18:36 UTC Read full article on MarketWatch Get the AFBytes Brief Major stories, AI-assisted analysis, and what to watch next. Free, monthly, unsubscribe anytime. Subscribe
Stocks face their weakest seasonal stretch. Why extreme investor pessimism could limit any selling. MarketWatch | Aug 4, 2026 21:25 UTC
Traders are using options to chase a runaway rebound in stocks, pushing the market even higher MarketWatch | Aug 4, 2026 21:00 UTC
These charts suggest the S&P 500 is looking like a bargain. Take them with a grain of salt. MarketWatch | Aug 4, 2026 18:36 UTC