Stock Market Today, April 15, 2026: Futures Flat as S&P 500 Hovers Near Record

U.S. stock futures were little changed on April 15, 2026, as investors weighed a strong start to earnings season and a market that remains close to record highs.

Reuters reported that futures were largely unchanged and that the S&P 500 was nearing its first intraday record since the conflict erupted. AP said stocks were flirting with a record and that the S&P 500 was on track to eclipse its January high.

Earnings are helping drive the tone. Bank of America reported first-quarter 2026 results on April 15, while Citigroup, JPMorganChase and Wells Fargo all had recent first-quarter updates or scheduled announcements around the same period.

The broader takeaway is that investors are still buying into the idea that corporate results can support the market, even as valuations sit near the top of recent ranges. The next question is whether the S&P 500 can close above its previous peak.

Trading could still shift as more earnings land through the day and as investors react to the latest economic and geopolitical headlines.