Equities Advance as Rate and Earnings Trends Align U.S. equities closed the week higher, with the S&P 500 rising 1.1%, the NASDAQ gaining 0.9%, and the Dow adding 0.7%. Growth stocks, particularly in the technology sector, led performance as corporate earnings season progressed and interest rate expectations stayed largely intact.

Markets Rebound on Familiar Themes Equities bounced back after a softer start to the year. The S&P 500 rose 1.2%, the NASDAQ gained 2.3%, and the Dow climbed 0.7% during the week. Investor sentiment was supported by strength in technology stocks and continued speculation about future rate cuts,

Stocks Open the Year on Positive Footing U.S. equities began the year with a solid advance. The S&P 500 gained 0.9%, the NASDAQ rose 0.8%, and the Dow increased by 0.7%. Investors welcomed signs of slower job growth and reaffirmed expectations for possible interest rate cuts in 2026.

Year-End Rally Continues with Broad Sector Strength Markets ended the final week of the year with modest gains. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, the NASDAQ added 0.1%, and the Dow climbed 0.8%. For the full year, the S&P 500 gained 24.2%, while the NASDAQ surged 43.4%, marking a standout year

Market Momentum Builds into Year-End U.S. equities delivered another week of strong gains, with the S&P 500 rising 2.5%, the NASDAQ gaining 2.9%, and the Dow advancing 2.4%. Investors responded positively to falling oil prices and consistent Federal Reserve messaging, helping extend the December rally.

Central Bank Maintains Policy, Offers 2026 Rate Cut Outlook Stocks were mostly flat to slightly lower last week as the Federal Reserve concluded its final meeting of the year. Policymakers voted to keep the federal funds rate unchanged, as expected, and the latest dot plot showed projections for three rate