Stock Market News for Sep 4, 2026

U.S. stock markets rose on Thursday as Treasury yields declined globally, easing Fed rate hike concerns. The Dow Jones gained 1.2%, Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.4%, and S&P 500 rose 1.1%. Strong earnings from Snowflake and Hewlett Packard Enterprise drove gains, though economic data showed mixed signals with initial jobless claims rising slightly and the trade deficit exceeding expectations.