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

Stocks Hold Ground as Yields Retreat Markets posted modest gains last week as the S&P 500 rose 0.2%, the NASDAQ added 0.7%, and the Dow slipped slightly. With recent gains, the S&P 500 has now advanced in six of the past seven weeks.

S&P 500 Posts Best Month in Over a Year Markets ended November on a high note, with the S&P 500 rising 0.8%, the NASDAQ up 0.4%, and the Dow climbing 2.4% during the week. For the full month, the S&P 500 gained 8.9%, marking its best monthly performance since July