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S&P 500 climbs, Dow Jones today edges higher and Nasdaq surges as tech stocks rebound why US stock market is up on first trading day of 2026

S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq today: US stocks began 2026 with a positive start, led by a rally in technology shares. Investors reacted favorably to policy signals, including a delay in tariff hikes, and continued optimism from strong 2025 performance. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite saw notable gains, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average also traded higher.