Was October 26, 2026 a record high for the stock market?
NO
No — the S&P 500 closed up 0.70% at 7,676.77, still 1.82% below its Oct. 6 record close of 7,818.93.
Why
- S&P 500 rose 53.09 points to 7,676.77 on Monday
- Record close: 7,818.93, set Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026
- Largest one-day gain since mid-October