Dow Jumps Over 300 Points On First Trading Day Of 2026: Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Neutral Zone
Benzinga·2026-01-05 12:13

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed almost no change in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Neutral” zone on Friday.U.S. stocks settled mostly higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 300 points during the session. Key chip stocks, including Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) gained during the session.Stocks recorded sharp gains in 2025, with the S&P 500 surging 16.39% for the year, recording its third consecutive double-digit annual s ...