Stock Market Summary

The stock market experienced notable movements today, with the Nasdaq looking to formalize nearly 24-hour trading, a move some Wall Street analysts criticize as potentially exacerbating existing market issues.

In Europe, defense stocks fell amid ongoing peace talks regarding the Ukraine war, leading European markets to close lower after initially rising. Meanwhile, Tesla shares surged to an all-time high of $489.88, driven by advancements in their Robotaxi program, while U.S. airline stocks rallied, buoyed by optimistic industry forecasts for 2026.

Analysts are also closely watching health care stocks as they face uncertainty ahead of an ACA subsidy showdown, reflecting ongoing volatility in the sector.