NEW YORK, September 3, 2026, 12:07 EDT — The Nasdaq advanced 1.4%, with technology stocks leading a broader rise across Wall Street, as lower bond yields provided support for equities.
- At 11:55 EDT, the Nasdaq Composite was up 1.43%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.08%.
- The S&P rose 0.52% in the most recent 60-minute session, supported by a pullback in Treasury yields.
- Nine out of 11 leading sector funds posted gains, as SPY turnover was 64% higher than Wednesday’s rate.
U.S. stocks gained momentum heading into midday, with declines in bond yields encouraging investors to pick up growth stocks. The Nasdaq Composite was up 1.43% at 11:55 EDT.
The S&P 500 increased by 1.08% to 7,749.46. The Dow climbed 1.23%, and the Russell 2000 advanced 0.42% Yahoo Finance five-minute data.
The rally intensified over the last hour. Between 10:55 and 11:55 EDT, the S&P rose 0.52%, while the Nasdaq climbed 0.63%.
Index gains broadened during the latest hour
Session change versus Wednesday’s close; last-hour change covers 10:55–11:55 EDT.
As of . Source: Yahoo Finance; five-minute bars, calculations by TS2.
Treasury support provided the most evident transmission route. The 10-year yield decreased to 4.746%, down five basis points from Wednesday’s finish.
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller echoed the decision, noting that the latest data indicated “some signs of disinflation.” He said that sustained progress would back keeping rates unchanged Federal Reserve.
Gains extended past the technology sector. Nine out of 11 primary sector funds posted advances. Consumer discretionary was the top performer, rising 1.89%.
Sector breadth: nine gainers, two laggards
Change from Wednesday’s close through 11:55 EDT, using Select Sector SPDR funds.
As of September 3, 2026, 11:55 EDT. Source: Yahoo Finance; calculations by TS2.
Trading activity increased as well. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust recorded a volume of 17.27 million shares, representing a 64% rise compared with the same point on Wednesday SPY data.
Major stocks accounted for most of the index’s advance. Shares of Microsoft Corporation NASDAQ:MSFT climbed 3.60%. Meta Platforms, Inc. NASDAQ:META advanced 4.04%. Apple Inc. NASDAQ:AAPL was up 1.48%.
Shares of Snowflake Inc. NYSE:SNOW jumped 21.08%. Product revenue increased by 37% to $1.49 billion. The company lifted its full-year product revenue forecast to $6.07 billion SEC filing.
Broadcom Inc. NASDAQ:AVGO dropped 4.21%. The company reported an 86% jump in quarterly revenue to $29.6 billion. However, its outlook came in below forecasts, prompting a selloff in the shares Broadcom; AP.
AI-linked stocks split sharply
Session change through 11:55 EDT; bar lengths use a common 22% scale.
As of September 3, 2026, 11:55 EDT. Source: Yahoo Finance; company releases and TS2 calculations.
NVIDIA Corporation NASDAQ:NVDA rose 1.38%. Oil prices remained a balancing factor. U.S. crude slipped to $91.50, down from $92.04 in the past hour.
Rates helped; oil still carried inflation risk
Three market readings framing the equity move.
Treasury as of 11:47 EDT; WTI as of 11:52 EDT; equities as of 11:55 EDT. Source: Yahoo Finance; delayed five-minute data.
The rebound on Wednesday set a foundation, with the S&P climbing 0.46% to reach 7,666.60 after falling in three consecutive sessions AP market close.
The August employment report due Friday serves as the next key test. Waller stated that steady job numbers and easing inflation may warrant a patient approach. However, a surge in inflation could renew discussion of a potential rate hike.
Risks: Oil is still trading higher than Wednesday’s close, and renewed conflict in the Middle East could drive inflation higher. A lack of market breadth or disappointing jobs data may end the midday advance.
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