Nasdaq Hits Record High as Tech Rallies Ahead of Nvidia Earnings; Dow Lags on JPMorgan Slide

Market OverviewThe U.S. stock market delivered a split performance on Monday, March 16th, 2026, as investors balanced record-breaking momentum in the technology sector against a significant retreat in the banking industry. While the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite climbed to a fresh all-time closing high, the Dow Jones Industrial Average struggled to maintain its footing, weighed down by cautious commentary from one of the nation’s most influential banking executives. Market sentiment remains largely optimistic ...