How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 1/15/2026

Market Performance - The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, breaking a two-day losing streak and moving closer to its all-time high set on Monday [1] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.6%, while the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.2% [1] - The S&P 500 closed at 6,944.47, the Dow at 49,442.44, and the Nasdaq at 23,530.02 [2] Economic Indicators - Oil prices eased sharply, contributing to market stability amid hopes for calming tensions in Iran [2] - Treasury yields and stocks of smaller companies rose following positive reports on the U.S. economy [2] Weekly and Yearly Performance - For the week, the S&P 500 is down 0.3%, the Dow is down 0.1%, and the Nasdaq is down 0.6%, while the Russell 2000 index of smaller companies is up 1.9% [3] - Year-to-date, the S&P 500 is up 1.4%, the Dow is up 2.9%, the Nasdaq is up 1.2%, and the Russell 2000 is up 7.8% [3] Company-Specific Insights - Nvidia and other high-flying tech stocks contributed to the market's lift following strong profits and investment plans reported by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., a key supplier in the industry [1]