Forbes
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March 3, 2026
Good evening,
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were both up Monday afternoon, even as President Donald Trump suggested fighting in the Middle East would intensify. Here’s the latest on how stock indexes are performing.
- As the attacks continue, gas prices are increasing for American consumers. Experts say it’s too soon to know exactly how much they will rise.
- Deaths have been reported in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait amid the conflict.
📈 Where The Markets Landed 📉
- DOW: 48,903.18 (- 74.74)
- NASDAQ: 22,748.86 (+ 80.65)
- S&P 500: 6,881.59 (+ 2.71)
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