Stock Market News for Jan. 30: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher after Trump tariff comments spark choppy trading
U.S. stocks are off to a strong start in 2025, despite a few bumps in the road. With only one trading session left in the month, the S&P 500 has risen by nearly 3% since the start of January.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, meanwhile, has gained more than 5% since the start of the month. According to Dow Jones Market Data, that leaves the blue-chip average on track for its strongest January performance since 2019, when it gained 7.2%. It was also on track for its best monthly advance since November.
Here’s how other major U.S. equity gauges have fared:
The S&P 500 Index is up 2.9% this month, to 6,052.
Largest one-month percentage gain since November 2024.
On pace for best January performance since 2023, when it gained 6.2%.
The Nasdaq Composite is up 1.5% this month, to 19,594.
Largest one-month percentage gain since November 2024.
On pace for best January performance since 2023, when it gained 10.7%.
The Russell 2000 is up 3.5% this month, to 2,308.
Largest one-month percentage gain since November 2024.
On pace for best January performance since 2023, when it gained 9.7%.