Nasdaq rises to new record; S&P 500 closes flat as oil slides for a fifth day — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nasdaq-rises-to-new-record-s-p-500-closes-flat-as-oil-slides-for-a-fifth-dayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Wall Street Holds Records as Oil Slideshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nasdaq-rises-to-new-record-s-p-500-closes-flat-as-oil-slides-for-a-fifth-dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nasdaq-rises-to-new-record-s-p-500-closes-flat-as-oil-slides-for-a-fifth-day#u82543Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:15:38 +0000Wall Street indexes pause near record highs as a persistent slide in crude oil and a powerful artificial intelligence trade sustain investor optimism. U.S. stock futures show little movement following strong sessions, with the Nasdaq climbing to a fresh record and the S&P 500 holding steady. Meanwhile, energy markets experience continued downward pressure, with Brent oil falling below one hundred dollars per barrel. Market participants balance ongoing enthusiasm for technology equities against wider macroeconomic developments and geopolitical friction in the Middle East.Why it mattersThe r