S&P 500 Is on Track for a New Closing High
Barrons·2026-01-09 16:22
Core Viewpoint - The S&P 500 is poised for its second closing high of the year, indicating strong market performance despite initial uncertainties [1] Market Performance - The S&P 500 is up 0.6% and trading above its previous record close of 6944.82 set on January 6 [1] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average has increased by 200 points, or 0.4%, and is also on track for a record close [1] - The Nasdaq Composite has risen by 0.7% [1] Historical Context - The Dow is experiencing its best first six days of a year since 2003, according to Dow Jones Market Data [1]