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Market mood for Friday, January 16, 2026: Wild Swings Keep Traders on Edge
Friday, January 16, 2026

Wild Swings Keep Traders on Edge

S&P 500 6,940.01 6940.0
-0.06%
7 days
NASDAQ 23,515.39 23515.4
-0.06%
7 days
DOW 49,359.33 49359.3
-0.17%
7 days

📈 Leading Sectors

  • Real Estate +1.2%
  • Industrial +0.7%
  • Energy +0.2%

📉 Lagging Sectors

  • Materials -0.6%
  • Healthcare -0.8%
  • Communication -0.9%

🎯 Notable Movers

AVGO +2.50%

Market movement

UNH -2.30%

Market movement

MRK -1.90%

Market movement

📰 Headlines

  • S&P 500 slips 0.1% in cautious trade
  • Real leads while Materials lags in sector rotation
  • AVGO jumps 2.5% on strong momentum
  • UNH slides 2.3% as sellers take control
  • Wild swings mark choppy trading session

📝 Summary

The US stock market experienced a volatile trading session on January 16, 2026, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite both slipping 0.06%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was the worst performer, declining 0.17%. The market’s cautious tone was reflected in the session’s trading activity, with many stocks experiencing wild swings and no clear direction. Despite the overall weakness, the Dow’s decline was limited, indicating a relatively stable market.

Sector performance was mixed, with Real Estate leading the way with a 1.2% gain, followed by Industrial and Energy, which rose 0.7% and 0.2%, respectively. On the other hand, Materials, Healthcare, and Communication Services lagged, declining 0.6%, 0.8%, and 0.9%, respectively. Among individual stocks, Avago Technologies (AVGO) jumped 2.5% on strong momentum, while UnitedHealth Group (UNH) fell 2.3% as sellers took control. Merck & Co. (MRK) also slid 1.9% as investors reacted to news. The session’s mixed performance set the stage for a potentially choppy week ahead.

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