The US stock market traded cautiously on January 13, 2026, with the S&P 500 index slipping 0.2% and the Nasdaq composite declining 0.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, was the biggest loser, falling 0.81%. The mixed sentiment was reflected in the performance of the major indices, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq exhibiting relatively modest declines, while the Dow’s larger drop was a notable exception.

Sector performance was also mixed, with Energy, Consumer Staples, and Real Estate leading the way, rising 1.5%, 1.2%, and 0.8%, respectively. In contrast, Healthcare, Communication, and Financial struggled, falling 0.4%, 0.6%, and 1.9%, respectively. Among individual stocks, V, JPM, and MA were notable losers, declining 4.4%, 4.2%, and 3.7%, respectively. The mixed signals and sector rotation left traders uncertain, contributing to the cautious tone in the market.