US Stock Market Continues to Reach New Heights; S&P 500 and DJIA Surpass Previous Records

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: aastocks

Updated: Jan 06 2026

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Source: aastocks

US Stock Market Performance: The US stock market reached new historical highs, with the S&P 500 closing at 6,944 and the DJIA at 49,462, both marking record levels amid reduced concerns over US military actions in Venezuela.
Key Index Movements: The S&P 500 rose by 0.6%, the DJIA increased by 1%, and the Nasdaq gained 0.7%, reflecting strong investor sentiment.
Sector Highlights: Amazon's stock surged by 3.4%, contributing positively to the major indices, while Nvidia saw a slight decline of 0.5%. Other AI-related stocks like Micron and Palantir also performed well, with Micron increasing by about 10%.
Manufacturing PMI Update: The ISM Manufacturing PMI for December in the US was reported at 47.9, slightly lower than the previous value of 48.2 and below the forecast of 48.3.

About the author

Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.