S&P 500 Hits Record High Despite Mixed Earnings; Nasdaq Gains 0.9%

The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to a record 6,978.60 on January 27, 2026, despite more declining stocks than gainers within the index, as strength in Apple, Microsoft, and General Motors offset sharp drops in UnitedHealth and other insurers. The Dow fell 0.8% while the Nasdaq climbed 0.9%. Treasury yields held steady after a report showed sharply declining U.S. consumer confidence. For the week, the S&P 500 is up 0.9%, and year-to-date gains stand at 1.9% for the S&P, 2% for the Dow, 2.5% for the Nasdaq, and 7.4% for the Russell 2000.