The stock market on January 2, 2026
January 2, 2026, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.19% to close at 6858.47. Of 3,518 US stocks that traded, 2,036 rose and 1,397 fell.
The S&P 500+0.19%closed at 6858.47
How big a move#19,334of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$112price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,036of 3,518; 1,397 fell
Biggest companyNvidiaby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) | +14.9% |
| Bloom Energy Corp (BE) | +13.6% |
| Micron Technology (MU) | +10.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Applovin (APP) | -8.2% |
| Progressive Corporation (PGR) | -6.9% |
| Guidewire Software Inc (GWRE) | -6.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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