The March Goes On for Records. S&P 500, Nasdaq, and the Dow Are Ever So Close.

Market Performance - Major indexes are close to their all-time highs despite recent volatility, with the S&P 500 up 1% and only 0.3% away from its record set on October 8 [1] - The Nasdaq Composite has increased by 1.3% and is also 0.3% from its October 8 closing high [1] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 432 points, or 0.9%, and is 0.3% away from its 12th record close of the year [1] Recent Market Events - On October 10, stocks experienced a sharp decline due to heightened trade tensions with China initiated by President Donald Trump [2] - Following this decline, major indexes have been recovering, although concerns about bad loans, particularly from regional banks, have contributed to market volatility [2]