Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise as Wall Street kicks off 2026
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The US stock market is starting the year 2026 on a positive note, with Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures rising as Wall Street begins trading for the new year.
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Market impact analysis based on bullish sentiment with 90% confidence.
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Wall Street is kicking off trading in 2026 after its third consecutive year of double-digit percentage gains.
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on January 2, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.