Was October 28, 2026 a record high for the stock market?
NO
No — the S&P 500 sits about 1.5% below its October record, and U.S. markets have not opened yet.
Why
- Last recorded S&P 500 close: about 7,724 on October 27, 2026.
- The S&P 500 closed at a record 7,818.93 on October 6, 2026.
- Trading Economics lists an all-time high of 7,844.67 this October.