What Happened Today, Wednesday September 02, 2026, 5:00 PM ET close
US stocks closed higher on Wednesday as falling Treasury yields and rising crude oil prices, driven by simmering Iran tensions, gave the S&P 500 a lift, even as Broadcom's cautious outlook capped gains in tech.
S&P 500 futures gain 0.35% while Nasdaq futures hold flat as falling yields and rising oil offset a cautious Broadcom outlook.
ES and NQ at the close
NQ, Nasdaq 100 futures
29,141.00
+0.05% on the day
Day range 28,927.25 to 29,213.00
ES, S&P 500 futures
7,669.25
+0.35% on the day
Day range 7,618.50 to 7,691.25
How did our Futures Trading Algo Do Today?
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4
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Result
+$114
net for the day
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The story
US stocks finished higher on Wednesday. ES futures gained 0.35% to close at 7669.25, trading between 7618.50 and 7691.25 for the session, while NQ futures were roughly flat, up just 0.05% to 29141.00 after swinging between 28927.25 and 29213.00. Declining Treasury yields and rising crude oil prices, tied to simmering tensions with Iran, helped lift the broader market. Broadcom's outlook took some shine off the AI trade even as the company's core AI business kept booming, and Goldman Sachs added a note of caution, telling investors to expect lower returns over the next year.
The MAG7 and the megacaps
Big tech had a mixed day. Broadcom's AI business continued to boom, but the company's forward outlook weighed on the stock and rattled some of the enthusiasm around the AI trade that has carried mega cap names for much of the year. It was a reminder that even the strongest AI growth stories can wobble on guidance, and traders spent part of the session weighing Broadcom's results against the broader strength in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq.
After the bell
Iran Tensions Push Oil Higher
Simmering tensions with Iran sent crude oil prices higher on Wednesday, a move that rippled into Treasury yields and gave stocks a modest tailwind into the close.
Broadcom's Outlook Weighs on Stock
Broadcom shares fell even as its AI business kept booming, as the company's forward outlook gave investors pause about the pace of growth ahead.
Goldman Sachs Flags Lower Returns Ahead
Goldman Sachs warned investors to temper expectations, telling clients to expect lower returns over the next year after a strong run in equities.
Private Equity Lags the S&P 500
A CNBC report highlighted that private equity funds have been losing to the S&P 500 lately, a reminder that public index exposure has held its own against pricier alternative investments.
Crypto
Bitcoin had a quiet, slightly negative day, slipping 0.2% to close at $77,251.24. The coin traded in a tight band between $76,391.16 and $77,719.54, showing none of the volatility seen in the Iran driven moves in oil and stocks, and largely tracked sideways while equities firmed up into the close.
Into the night
Overnight and into the US session, the story was Iran tensions pushing crude oil higher, which in turn helped Treasury yields drift lower and gave stocks room to run. NQ futures dipped as low as 28927.25 before recovering into the close, while ES futures held a tighter range and pushed up toward 7691.25 at the session high, reflecting steadier buying in the broader index versus tech.
What is coming next
ES resistance
7691.25
Session high, a close above here would confirm the uptrend is intact.
ES support
7618.50
Session low, a break below could open the door to a deeper pullback.
NQ range
28927.25 to 29213.00
Nasdaq futures stayed inside this band, a breakout either way sets the near term tone.
BTC range
$76,391 to $77,719
Bitcoin held this band with a slight negative drift, watch for a decisive break.
Tomorrow's session will likely take cues from whether oil keeps climbing on Iran headlines and whether Treasury yields continue to ease. With Broadcom's outlook fresh in traders' minds and Goldman Sachs cautioning on returns, watch whether the S&P 500 can hold above 7618.50 and push through 7691.25, and whether the Nasdaq can break out of its recent tight range.
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Educational market recap, not financial advice. Futures and options trading carry substantial risk of loss. Prices reflect the 2026-09-02 session close; charts are live and interactive. Always verify before acting.