US stocks ended the day on June 26, 2025, at record highs, defying President Trump’s comments about ending trade discussions with Canada. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 index both closed higher, while the Nasdaq Composite reached its first record high of the year.
The technology-heavy Nasdaq outperformed other major indices, scoring a significant gain despite the negative rhetoric from the US president. President Trump’s social media post sparked concerns about potential trade disruptions with Canada, but ultimately had little impact on the market.
As of Friday’s close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 0.7%, while the S&P 500 index climbed 1.2%. The Nasdaq Composite surged 2.3% to reach a new record high.
Source: https://www.marketwatch.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-s-p-500-set-for-record-high-as-dow-nasdaq-called-higher-with-pce-data-on-tap