Stock Market Today, Aug. 12: Stocks Edge Higher as Inflation Data Eases Fed Rate Pressure

Published August 12, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) gained 0.54% to 26,588, and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) rose 0.26% to 7,749 after inflation data reassured traders. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) slipped 0.04% to 53,770.

Gold prices rose 0.60% to $4,407.44 as of U.S. market close, and the 10-Year Treasury yield gained 0.004% to 4.69%. Industrials led the sector gainers, while consumer cyclicals and communication services lagged.

Details

Building on earlier momentum, Nvidia rallied alongside the broader artificial intelligence (AI) sector today. Super Micro Computer and CoreWeave both surged 19% following impressive quarterly results. Optical manufacturer Lumentum Holdings soared 14%  after its earnings showed solid AI demand. Wendy’s gained as news of a potential takeover emerged, and Home Depot slipped as investors reacted to news that its CEO would take medical leave.

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