S&P 500, Dow Snap Losing Streaks to Kick Off New Year

Core Viewpoint - The stock market experienced mixed results at the start of the new year, with the Dow and S&P 500 showing gains while the Nasdaq Composite declined slightly [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 317 points, representing a rise of 0.7% [1] - The S&P 500 closed up by 0.2%, breaking a four-day losing streak [1] - The Nasdaq Composite finished just below breakeven, marking its fifth consecutive day of decline [1]