NEW YORK, 16 September 2026 — Nasdaq Composite fell 0.73% to 25,996.48 in the still-open 15 September 2026 cash session.
Nasdaq Composite facts at the recorded timestamp
| Latest level | Previous close | Change | Session status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25,996.48 | 26,186.41 | -0.73% | open |
Session reading for Nasdaq Composite
The Nasdaq Composite cash market was open at 14:31 EDT, 15 September 2026. This is an intraday value, not a closing price. The recorded session range was 25,949.58 to 26,170.63, with an opening level of 26,150.58. For Nasdaq Composite, the opening level belongs to the same completed or active session as the high and low; it is not a forecast for the next opening auction.
What Nasdaq Composite represents
Nasdaq Composite is a broad measure of Nasdaq-listed shares with substantial technology and growth-company exposure, making long-term yields an important sensitivity. The label attached to Nasdaq Composite does not remove instrument mechanics. The official definition remains the authority for what the observation actually measures.
What could change the picture
The next useful checks for Nasdaq Composite are semiconductors, megacap technology shares and long-term Treasury yields. When Nasdaq Composite next changes, separate correlation from causation and check whether the relevant exchange or venue was actively trading.
Source, calculation and limitations
For Nasdaq Composite, the linked quote page is the observation source and the exchange/index-owner page is the definition source. Differences in delay, contract selection or revision can change another screen’s value.
Data and risk note: A public Nasdaq Composite display is not a transaction confirmation. Delay, currency, unit, expiry and liquidity can make an actual order or physical price different.
