S&P 500 climbs, Dow Jones today edges higher and Nasdaq surges as tech stocks rebound - why US stock market is up on first trading day of 2026
Published on: Jan. 2, 2026, 9:35 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq today: On the first trading day of 2026, the US stock market sees significant gains, driven by a rebound in technology stocks, positive economic signals, and trade policy developments. The S&P 500 rises 0.7%, Nasdaq surges 1.3%, while the Dow edges higher. Analysts remain optimistic about the market outlook for the year ahead.
