finance
Wall Street's Shaky Start to 2026
January 2, 2026
The new year began with a bumpy ride for Wall Street. After a strong 2025, stocks couldn't keep up the momentum. Tech stocks, which had been leading the charge, couldn't sustain their early gains. The S&P 500, which had surged over 16% in 2025, dipped slightly. The Nasdaq also fell, while the Dow ma