https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-news-oct-9-2026-stocks-rise-as-tech-shakes-off-thursday-selloffContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-news-oct-9-2026-stocks-rise-as-tech-shakes-off-thursday-selloffhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-news-oct-9-2026-stocks-rise-as-tech-shakes-off-thursday-selloff#u133256Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:50:52 +0000US stock indexes closed higher on October 9, 2026, with the Nasdaq recording its fourth consecutive week of gains. The S&P 500 approached a new record high, closing at 7,811.54, while the Dow reached 51,654.95. This recovery followed a period of turmoil in the tech sector triggered by an OpenAI revenue report and broader fears of an AI bubble. Market sentiment improved as oil prices declined and President Trump pledged not to strike Iran before the midterm elections.Why it mattersA global rout in semiconductor stocks previously wiped out over $1 trillion in value due to concerns over high