Monday, March 9, 2026

The US stock market extended its rally on March 9, 2026, with the S&P 500 index rising 0.83%, the Nasdaq composite gaining 1.38%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average advancing 0.50%. The overall sentiment remained bullish, with market participants optimistic about the prospects of avoiding a worst-case scenario. According to a Nomura strategist, the stock market is still priced for “absolute chaos,” but the chances of such an event are decreasing.

In terms of sector performance, technology shares led the way, surging 1.80%, followed by healthcare and industrial stocks, which gained 1.02% and 0.59%, respectively. On the other hand, communication, energy, and financial sectors lagged, with minimal gains of 0.09%, a decline of 0.44%, and a drop of 0.47%, respectively. Among individual stocks, AMD, INTC, and AVGO were among the top performers, with gains of 5.3%, 5.0%, and 4.6%, respectively. The market’s rebound was attributed to comments from President Trump, who stated that the war with Iran was “very complete,” alleviating concerns about a potential conflict.