Dow Jones Today: Stock Futures Point Higher to Begin 2026; Major Indexes Look to Snap 4-Session Skids
Investopedia·2026-01-02 21:00

Stock futures pointed higher Friday to ring in the new year after major equities indexes ended 2025 on four-session losing streaks. After markets were closed yesterday for New Year's Day, Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were up a respective 0.9%, 0.5%, and 0.4%, with AI-related stocks leading advances. The tech-heavy Nasdaq, benchmark S&P 500, and blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average finished lower for a fourth straight session Wednesday following a five-session winning ...