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

S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq today: US stocks started off 2026 on a positive note on Friday, with investors leaning back into technology shares and reacting to policy and economic signals that helped lift sentiment.Dow Jones Today Lags but Stays Positive, S&P 500 Index Rises, Nasdaq Composite Leads Gains as Tech Stocks RallyThe S&P 500 rose 0.7% on the first trading day of the year, while the US Stock Market Today Focus: Tech Shares Drive Early 2026 Market OptimismA big reason the market moved higher was renewed st ...