Stock Market on Jan. 24, 2025: S&P 500 ends below record high as tech slumps, but posts big weekly gain along with Nasdaq and Dow after Trump's return to White House - MarketWatch
Stock Market on Jan. 24, 2025: S&P 500 ends below record high as tech slumps, but posts big weekly gain along with Nasdaq and Dow after Trump's return to White House - MarketWatch # Stock Market on Jan. 24, 2025: S&P 500 Ends Below Record High as Tech Slumps, but Posts Big Weekly Gain Along with Nasdaq and Dow After Trump's Return to White House The stock market on January 24, 2025, was a day of mixed emotions for investors. While the S&P 500 ended slightly below its record high due to a slump in the tech sector, the broader market, including the Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average, posted significant weekly gains. This surge was largely attributed to the return of Donald Trump to the White House, which has sparked both optimism and skepticism among investors and the general public. --- ## Historical Background ### The Evolution of the Stock Market - **Early Days**: The stock market has been a cornerstone of the global economy for centuries. It began with the tr...