Dow closes higher on first day of 2026, still no Santa Claus rally
- Posted on January 3, 2026
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Dow closes higher on first day of 2026, still no Santa Claus rally
Major indexes like the Dow and S&P 500 closed higher on Friday, ending a four-day losing streak to begin 2026. Chip makers, industrials, and utilities fueled the gains, while tech giants and consumer discretionary stocks saw declines.