Stock Market Today, Aug. 7: Markets Rally on Jobs Shock and Atlassian Surges 35%

Major stock indexes reached record highs on August 7, 2026, following an unexpected contraction in July payrolls that boosted interest rate optimism. The S&P 500 gained 0.62%, Nasdaq rose 1.30%, and the Dow climbed 0.28%. Atlassian surged 35% and Twilio gained 25% on strong earnings, while Trade Desk and Papa John's International declined on disappointing results. The Bank of America bull-and-bear indicator hit its highest level since 2021, prompting analysts to recommend rotating into defensive investments.