S&P 500 Hits Record High as US Stocks Recover From Iran War Sell-Off

The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index is poised for the best 11-session performance in history.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during the opening bell in New York City on April 13, 2026. Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images

The S&P 500 index rallied to a fresh record high on April 15 as U.S. stocks extended their rebound from last month’s war‑driven sell-off.

The benchmark index jumped by almost 0.8 percent, or 55 points, to 7,022 at the market close. It has surged by more than 3 percent over the past week and is now up by 2.5 percent this year.