Monday, March 2, 2026

The US stock market experienced a mixed session on March 2, 2026, as investors digested the escalating tensions between the US and Iran. The S&P 500 index ended the day with a modest gain of 0.04%, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.36%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, fell 0.15%. The overall market sentiment was characterized by a rebound from sharp morning losses, as investors sought safety in traditionally defensive sectors.

Sector-wise, energy stocks led the way, surging 2.00% on rising oil prices. Industrial and technology sectors also performed well, with gains of 0.99% and 0.56%, respectively. In contrast, healthcare, consumer discretionary, and consumer staples sectors lagged behind, declining 1.04%, 1.23%, and 1.44%, respectively. Among individual stocks, MSTR, PLTR, and COIN led the charge, rising 6.3%, 5.8%, and 5.3%, respectively. These gains were largely driven by the increased demand for technology and industrial stocks amid the heightened uncertainty in the global markets.