The S&P 500 finished the first full trading week of 2026 at a new record high. Here is a snapshot of the index from the past week: The table below summarizes the number of record highs reached each year dating back to 2013.
Lack of follow-through to new highs is concerning but not necessarily bearish — yet.
Now that 2025 has come to an end, let's take a look at the top 10 most-read charts of the year. From market updates and valuations to consumer attitudes and gas prices, these charts have provided crucial insights into the economic landscape that shaped the last twelve months.
The stock market has been climbing despite rising geopolitical tensions after the U.S. captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
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Looking across the S&P 500 at unreported fiscal years, no company is expected to grow revenue faster than Micron.
By October, the S&P 500 had rallied 98% over the 36 and a half months from its October 2022 lows.
SPYM and IVV deliver nearly identical S&P 500 exposure, but SPYM is slightly more affordable on fees. IVV is much larger in assets under management, offering greater liquidity for investors.
S&P 500 rises on first trading day of 2026 as energy sector drives benchmark higher. Key 50-day moving average holds, supporting bullish forecast.
Bears who see a bubble are confronting the argument that earnings growth linked to artificial intelligence could send shares higher
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Neutral” zone on Wednesday.
As we near the end of another excellent year for the broad U.S. stock market, it is time to show a list of the best performers in the S&P 500, but also to put the market's gains into some perspective.