S&P 500 Tallies Double-Digit Gains in 2025

Published on January 7, 2026

For the third consecutive year – and sixth among the past seven – the S&P 500 tallied double-digit gains – a remarkable run. As the index climbed 16.39% for the year, it also recorded 38 new record highs.

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