
S&P 500 Kicks Off 2026 With a Rally, Hitting Fresh Record Highs
The S&P 500 closed at a fresh record in the first trading session of 2026, powered by megacap tech and upbeat economic data.
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The S&P 500 closed at a fresh record in the first trading session of 2026, powered by megacap tech and upbeat economic data.

The S&P 500 drifted lower Monday as semiconductor shares retreated, signaling a tentative start to 2026 trading.

Saks Global installs turnaround veteran Carla Ramirez as CEO while bondholders brace for a possible bankruptcy filing after a missed debt payment.

The S&P 500 kicked off 2026 at a record, led by tech megacaps, as investors bet on Fed rate cuts and resilient AI-driven earnings.
The S&P 500 opened 2026 with a 1.1% pop as semiconductor shares rallied worldwide and mega-cap tech resumed last year’s winning ways.

European stocks surge as record gold and silver prices turn miners into market darlings, pulling the STOXX 600 higher amid a wave of safe-haven demand.

Dow Jones futures jump 212 points to start 2024, with Tesla’s looming delivery data set to jolt tech stocks and set the tone for the week.

Devyani and Sapphire seal a $934 million merger to create India’s largest fast-food network, promising cheaper chicken and faster pizza.

Gold and silver extend their 2025 surge into the new year as central-bank buying, inflation jitters and supply shortages push prices to fresh records.

After December’s rout, markets open 2026 flat as investors weigh resilient 2025 gains against a fresh wall of worries.
Sprinkles Cupcakes founder Candace Nelson confirms the bakery chain is shutting down permanently after nearly two decades of trendy treats.

Singapore's economy surged 5.7% in Q4, exceeding expectations due to a strong manufacturing sector, with notable growth in electronics and pharmaceuticals.