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S&P 500 Rises 0.26% to 7748.50 — Data Talk

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The S&P 500 Index is up 20.30 points or 0.26% today to 7748.50 




       --Third highest close in history 



       --Snaps a two-trading-day losing streak 



       --Off 0.12% from its record close of 7757.64 hit Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 



       --Up 33.99% from the Election Day close of 5782.76 on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 



       --Up 29.21% from the Inauguration Day close of 5996.66 on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 



       --Up 36.63% since tariffs were announced on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 



       --Up 12.64% since the start of the Iran Conflict on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 



       --Today's closing value is the third highest this year 



       --Off 0.12% from its 52-week high of 7757.64 hit Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 



       --Up 22.14% from its 52-week low of 6343.72 hit Monday, March 30, 2026 



       --Rose 19.82% from 52 weeks ago 



       --Off 0.12% from its 2026 closing high of 7757.64 hit Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 



       --Up 22.14% from its 2026 closing low of 6343.72 hit Monday, March 30, 2026 



       --Month-to-date it is up 3.46% 



       --Year-to-date it is up 903.00 points or 13.19% 





  Data based on preliminary market closing values 





  Source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet 





  (END) Dow Jones Newswires



  August 12, 2026 16:27 ET (20:27 GMT)


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