Gartner is trading 4.06% up now at $194.34 after broad risk-on buying lifted U.S. equities on September 3, 2026.

  • S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones rose 1.04%, 1.40%, and 1.22%, respectively, amid softer-rate expectations and supportive comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller.
  • It follows Gartner’s 1.67% decline on September 2; software-sector strength supported the primarily macro-driven move.
  • Reuters said lower expectations for a September rate hike helped lift stocks; no fresh Gartner-specific catalyst was identified.