Stock Market Today, Aug. 19: Stocks Edge Higher, Ending 3-Day Losing Streak
Today, Aug. 19, 2026, bond market relief halted a three-day slide, lifting interest-rate-sensitive equities and healthcare names.
Overview
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) rose 0.22% to 53,463, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) gained 0.21% to 7,708, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) edged 0.16% higher to 26,331 as the major indexes halted a three-day slide following an easing of bond market pressure.
Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) shares more than doubled and Merck (NYSE:MRK) gained ground after the partners announced positive late-stage trial results for a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine.
Details
Meanwhile, Sandisk (NASDAQ:SNDK) fell 9% amid broader chip sector weakness, and Viking Holdings (NYSE:VIK) dropped 4% after warning that low river levels in Europe could disrupt cruise operations.
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