The S&P 500 wrapped up 2025 with a strong performance, marking another year of substantial growth driven largely by technology companies.The index closed the year at 6,845.50, reflecting an annual gain of about 16.4%. As of press time, the benchmark was valued at 6,966. S&P 500 one-day price chart. Source: Google Finance This advance built on momentum from prior years, marking the third consecutive year of double-digit returns for the benchmark, supported by solid corporate earnings, particularly in technol ...