NASDAQ, S&P 500 Mixed as Dow Rises 319 Points in Holiday-Shortened Trading Week

The NASDAQ closed the holiday-shortened trading week on a mixed note, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged by 319 points, showing strength in traditional and value-focused stocks. The S&P 500 ended slightly mixed, reflecting investor caution as markets balance optimism for 2026 growth with near-term uncertainty around interest rates, earnings guidance, and global demand.