How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 1/15/2026
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US stock indexes showed a positive trend on Thursday, with the Dow Jones rising 0.6% and the Nasdaq composite climbing 0.2%, driven by strong profits from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and easing oil prices.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.6%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.2%. Nvidia and other formerly high-flying tech stocks helped lift the market after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., a major supplier to the industry, reported strong profits and investment plans. Also helping to calm the market were oil prices, which eased sharply on hopes for calming tensions in Iran.
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on January 16, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.