St. Patrick’s Day Rally: Markets Rebound as Tech and Airlines Lead Gains

Market Recap: A Green Day on Wall StreetU.S. equity markets found their footing on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as investors shook off recent geopolitical jitters to push major indexes higher. The rebound comes after a volatile start to the month, with the S&P 500 (SPY) rising 0.6% to reach 6,741.72. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) climbed 217.44 points, or approximately 0.5%, to finish at 47,163.85, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (QQQ) led the charge with a 0.7% gain, closing at 22,526. ...