The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average reached new heights on Tuesday as investors moved past the recent U.S. attack on Venezuela.
The broad market index rose 0.62%, notching a record close of 6,944.82. It also posted a new all-time high during the session. The blue-chip Dow advanced 484.90 points, or 0.99%, likewise reaching an intraday all-time high and closing at a record of 49,462.08. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.65% and ended at 23,547.17.
“Magnificent Seven” member Amazon lifted the three major averages, rising more than 3%. Other stocks related to artificial intelligence also supported the broader market, including Micron Technology and Palantir Technologies. Micron advanced around 10%, while Palantir climbed more than 3%.
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/05/stock-market-today-live-updates.html