U.S. Stocks Reach First Record High of 2025

U.S. Stocks Hit First All-Time High of 2025

Wall Street sees a promising start to the year as major U.S. stock indexes climb to new heights.

The S&P 500 reached its first all-time high of 2025 on Thursday, with a 0.5% gain, as Wall Street regained momentum after last year’s historic performance, which saw 57 record-setting sessions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.9%, while the Nasdaq composite added 0.2%.

Stock trading was relatively quiet, aided by mixed movements in bond yields, while international markets remained mostly steady despite China’s latest effort to boost its stock prices.

Thursday’s Market Performance:

• S&P 500:
  +32.34 points (+0.5%) → 6,118.71
• Dow Jones Industrial Average:
  +408.34 points (+0.9%) → 44,565.07
• Nasdaq Composite:
  +44.34 points (+0.2%) → 20,053.68
• Russell 2000 (Small-Cap Stocks):
  +10.88 points (+0.5%) → 2,314.60

Weekly Market Summary (Week Ending 1/23/2025):

• S&P 500: Up 122.05 points (+2%)
• Dow Jones Industrial Average: Up 1,077.24 points (+2.5%)
• Nasdaq Composite: Up 423.48 points (+2.2%)
• Russell 2000: Up 38.71 points (+1.7%)

Year-to-Date Market Gains (2025):

• S&P 500: Up 237.08 points (+4%)
• Dow Jones Industrial Average: Up 2,020.85 points (+4.7%)
• Nasdaq Composite: Up 742.89 points (+3.8%)
• Russell 2000: Up 84.44 points (+3.8%)

Key Takeaway:

The U.S. stock market is off to a robust start in 2025, with all major indexes showing notable gains for the year. This momentum could signal continued strength in the economy and investor confidence, although global factors like China’s market activity and Treasury yields will likely shape future trends.

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