Wall Street's main indexes experienced gains in the first trading session of 2025, with hopes pinned on a new political landscape and anticipated interest rate cuts.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 339.67 points (0.80%), alongside the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, which gained 0.75% and 0.82%, respectively.
Tesla's stock declined by 3.6%, hitting a three-week low after the company reported its first annual decline in deliveries, contrary to prior expectations.
Jobless claims unexpectedly fell last week, indicating a healthy labor market, as the new administration's policies shake up the market outlook.
Energy stocks led the S&P 500 sectors' advance, while the market braces for potential volatility given the implications of increased government debt.