The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq ended 2025 with their third straight yearly gains, reflecting broad market strength despite fluctuations.
U.S. stock markets ended 2025 with robust annual gains despite a modest decline on the final trading day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.63% on the last day but rose 12.97% over the year. The S&P 500 gained 16.39% annually, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 20.36%, marking its third consecutive year of gains. These results highlight continued resilience in major indexes.