S&P and Nasdaq off to the best start to year since 2012. The Dow is on pace to close the month in the red
The US stock indices are ending the session with solid gains but still a bit off the best levels. The S&P and Nasdaq broke a two day slide. Those indices are off to the best start to the year since 2012. The quarter ends at the end of the week.
IN contrast, the Dow is on pace for ending the month in the red.
The final numbers are showing:
- The S&P rose 20.10 points or 0.72% at 2818.46. That 2817 area was an old ceiling until this month. The high for the month reached 2860, but has come back down over the last two days.

- The Nasdaq closed up 53.982 or 0.71% at 7691.52. The high reached 7738.168. The low reached 7649.207
- The Dow closed up 140 points or 0.55% at 25657.73. The high reached 25796.29. The low reached 25544.78.