On April 8, 2026 (local time), the three major U.S. stock indices posted a strong collective upswing. The Nasdaq soared by 2.8%, the S&P 500 index advanced by 2.51%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 2.85%. Notably, both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 indices have now achieved six consecutive trading sessions of gains. The technology sector as a whole witnessed a robust rally, with Intel's stock price skyrocketing by over 11% and SanDisk's shares surging more than 9%.
