Stock Market Today: Stocks Advance as Effects of Bessent's 'D-Day' Look Contained — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-stocks-advance-as-effects-of-bessent-s-d-day-look-containedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. US Stocks Edge Higher as Investors Await Nvidia and Inflation Datahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-stocks-advance-as-effects-of-bessent-s-d-day-look-containedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-stocks-advance-as-effects-of-bessent-s-d-day-look-contained#u48943Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:05:19 +0000The Dow and S&P 500 are trending upward while chip stocks jump ahead of upcoming Nvidia earnings and inflation reports. Bitcoin has extended its rally to cross above $80,000. Global markets show mixed results, with Asian shares fluctuating and oil prices remaining steady below $88 a barrel. US stock futures are currently reported as either flat or rising as the market anticipates key economic indicators and corporate results due later this week.Why it mattersNvidia earnings and inflation data often act as primary catalysts for volatility in the technology sector and broader equity markets.