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Jan 9, 2026 · The U.S. stock market ended broadly higher Friday, with most of the S&P 500's sectors rising during the trading session and on the week.

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U.S. stock indexes closed mixed, with the S&P 500 seizing a fourth record finish in a row despite the government shutdown continuing for a sixth straight day.

The U.S. equities market ended mostly higher Friday, with small-cap stocks beating the S&P 500 as Big Tech struggled.

CONCLUDED Stock Market News, Sept. 22, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq score another round of records; gold hits all-time high as bitcoin stumbles

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CONCLUDED Stock Market News, Dec. 30, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq close lower for three consecutive days, gold and silver continue rally

CONCLUDED Stock Market News, Oct. 1, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 book fresh record closes, Nasdaq ends higher even as government enters shutdown and ADP reports jobs decline