Stock Market Update Wednesday March 4, 2026
- Mar 4
- 4 min read
Stock Market Update Wednesday March 4, 2026 Stocks continued to recover yesterday, with market swings decreasing significantly even though crude oil prices stayed close to their weekly high. Today's gains have essentially reversed most of the decline from last Friday, highlighting strong buying activity after the dip and a growing appetite for risk. Technology stocks have led the way in the past two sessions, with today's rally showing wider participation than yesterday's. Semiconductor, the Magnificent Seven, and software stocks all contributed significantly to the gains. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF has rebounded strongly from its late-February low, rising more than 10 percent since February 23, indicating renewed strength in application software and growth assets. On the other hand, energy stocks declined for the second day in a row after their strong performance alongside the recent rise in crude oil prices. This shift suggests some short-term profit-taking as investment positions return to normal. In after-hours trading, Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) is trading in a narrow range following its earnings report, fluctuating slightly around the unchanged level. Now, focus turns to the conference call for more details on AI-related demand and future expectations.
Score Board
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust +0.95%
Invesco QQQ Trust +1.50%
iShares Russell 2000 ETF +1.10%
Away From Stocks: U.S. Treasuries faced modest pressure, with yields on the 2-year and 30-year notes rising three and two basis points, respectively, to 3.54 percent and 4.72 percent, reflecting a mild repricing of rate expectations. West Texas Intermediate crude advanced to $76 per barrel, while gold rebounded modestly to $5,147 per ounce. Bitcoin rallied sharply to $73,000, and the VIX declined roughly two points to 21, reinforcing the broader theme of volatility compression and improving risk sentiment.
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