The global equities market closed with mixed sentiment on January 7, 2026, as the S&P 500 index rose 0.23%, while the Nasdaq composite index gained 0.66%. In contrast, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.19%. The broader market sentiment was characterized by a sector rotation, with healthcare and consumer discretionary stocks leading the gains, while financial and materials sectors lagged behind.

Healthcare stocks emerged as the top performers, with a 1.0% increase, followed by consumer discretionary and technology sectors, which rose 0.7% and 0.4%, respectively. In contrast, financial stocks declined 1.0%, while materials and utilities sectors fell 1.4% and 1.5%, respectively. Among individual stocks, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) slid 3.0% as sellers took control, while AbbVie (ABBV) jumped 2.7% on strong momentum. JPMorgan Chase (JPM) also declined 2.2%. The mixed signals from these developments left traders uncertain, with the market awaiting further cues to determine its next direction.