Daily Market Recap — January 19, 2026
U.S. markets were closed for the MLK Day holiday as investors digested last week’s consolidation near record highs. Attention now shifts to earnings and macro catalysts as trading resumes Tuesday.
U.S. markets were closed for the MLK Day holiday as investors digested last week’s consolidation near record highs. Attention now shifts to earnings and macro catalysts as trading resumes Tuesday.
U.S. equities closed mixed to slightly higher as easing Treasury yields supported mega-cap technology, though market breadth remained uneven. Leadership stayed concentrated in large-cap growth while small caps and financials showed limited participation.
U.S. equities closed higher as buyers stepped back into mega-cap technology and rate volatility eased. Breadth improved modestly, though leadership remains concentrated and positioning continues to favor earnings stability over broad risk expansion.
U.S. equities finished mixed as elevated Treasury yields and narrow breadth limited upside momentum. Leadership remained concentrated in mega-cap names while small caps and financials lagged, reinforcing a selective and positioning-driven market environment.
Markets closed modestly lower as profit-taking and positioning adjustments drove price action, with narrow leadership and cautious sentiment.