On August 12, 2025, U.S. stock markets closed higher, with all three major Wall Street indexes posting gains above 1 percent. The S&P 500 reached a new all-time closing high at 6,445.76, rising approximately 72.31 points or 1.13 percent, marking its 16th record closing high of the year and a nearly 33 percent increase from its April 2025 low. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 471.23 points, or 1.07 percent, closing at 44,446.32. The Nasdaq Composite also hit a record high, climbing 296.32 points, or 1.39 percent, to close at 21,681.72. Trading volume was robust, with 2.834 billion shares changing hands as investors favored large-cap stocks. These gains reflect continued positive momentum in U.S. equity markets throughout 2025.