How leading US stock indices performed on Thursday, January 15, 2026

Wall Street Markets Regain Ground

U.S. stocks found stability as trading wrapped up on Thursday.

The S&P 500 advanced by 0.3%, snapping a two-day decline and moving closer to the record high it achieved earlier in the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.6%, while the Nasdaq composite edged up 0.2%.

Technology shares, including Nvidia, contributed to the market’s rebound. The sector was buoyed by strong earnings and investment announcements from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., a key player in the tech supply chain.

Additional support for the markets came from a sharp drop in oil prices, sparked by optimism over easing tensions in Iran. Positive economic data also lifted Treasury yields and boosted shares of smaller companies.

Thursday’s Closing Numbers

• S&P 500: Increased by 17.87 points (0.3%) to 6,944.47
• Dow Jones Industrial Average: Rose 292.81 points (0.6%) to 49,442.44
• Nasdaq Composite: Up 58.27 points (0.2%) to 23,530.02
• Russell 2000: Gained 22.92 points (0.9%) to 2,674.56

Performance This Week

• S&P 500: Down 21.81 points (0.3%)
• Dow: Down 61.63 points (0.1%)
• Nasdaq: Down 141.32 points (0.6%)
• Russell 2000: Up 50.33 points (1.9%)

Year-to-Date Results

• S&P 500: Up 98.97 points (1.4%)
• Dow: Up 1,379.15 points (2.9%)
• Nasdaq: Up 288.03 points (1.2%)
• Russell 2000: Up 192.65 points (7.8%)