Market Recap Powered by: Ycharts WEEK OF JAN. 5 THROUGH JAN. 9, 2026 The S&P 500 index rose 1.6% this week to a fresh closing high in a broad climb led by the consumer discretionary sector. The S&P 500 ended Friday's session at 6,966.28, its highest closing level ever. The market benchmark also reached an intraday record on Friday at 6,978.36. Shares of homebuilders and other companies connected with the housing market were among the S&P 500's top weekly gainers af

Market Recap Powered by: YCharts Week of Dec. 29 through Jan. 2, 2026 The S&P 500  index shed 1% this week as the market benchmark transitioned to 2026 following its third consecutive year of double-digit percentage gains. The S&P 500 ended at 6,858.47 on Friday, up 0.2% in its first trading session of the new year but down from last week's close. The index locked in a 16% gain for 2025 on Wednesday. Trading was closed on Thursday for New Year's Day. The index edged

Market Recap Powered by: YCharts Week of Sep. 29 through Oct. 3, 2025 The S&P 500  index rose 1.1% this week to its highest close ever, boosted by strong gains in the health care sector amid an agreement between Pfizer (PFE) and the Trump administration. The S&P 500 ended Friday's session at 6,715.79 and is now up 14% for the year. It also reached a record intraday high on Friday at 6,750.87. On Tuesday, the market benchmark ended September with a 3.5% gain, its fif