Markets News, Jan. 2, 2026: Major Stock Indexes Finish Mostly Higher to Start New Year; Dow, S&P 500 Snap 4-Session Skids

Major stock indexes closed mostly higher Friday to commence the new year of trading, although the Nasdaq's losing streak ...
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Stock index futures climb in strong start to 2026

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.63%, andMarch Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +1.08% this morning, ...

As a property slump drags on, China's economy looks more resilient than it feels

By some measures, China’s economy is looking resilient, with strong exports and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and ...

Every major analyst's S&P 500 price target for 2026

When 2025 began, Wall Street was awash in excitement. A new President was about to take office — even if he'd been in the ...
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All the Federal Holidays and Dates to Know in 2026

You might be surprised to learn that there are holidays 365 days of the year. There's also a twelfth federal holiday that's observed only in Washington D.C., and it's not recognized every year, but ...