Quantmatix Daily Report

Focus: US

Market Close: Mon, 05 January 2026

Daily Insights

US markets advanced yesterday, with the S&P 500 up 0.6% amid broad sector gains led by financials and health care.

The rally stemmed primarily from the US military's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend. Investors viewed this as potentially opening access to Venezuela's vast oil reserves for American companies, without escalating into broader conflict. This boosted energy stocks significantly while financials also surged on broader economic optimism.

Tech shares contributed as well, with gains in names like Tesla, Amazon, and crypto-related stocks, supported by ongoing AI enthusiasm and anticipation for events like Nvidia's CES keynote.

Trading volume was heavy, reflecting strong participation as markets shrugged off initial geopolitical concerns and focused on potential upside for energy and related sectors. This marked a positive start to the first full trading week of 2026.

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Market Movements

The Dow Jones rose 1.2% over the last trading day, outpacing the S&P 500's 0.6% gain, while the Russell 2000 advanced 1.6%. The Cboe Volatility Index climbed 2.7%, signaling slightly elevated caution amid the rally.

Top Sector Gainers (1-Day)*

Financials +2.3%
Health Care +1.8%
Industrials +1.8%

* equal-weighted

Top Sector Losers (1-Day)

Utilities -1.2%
Consumer Staples -0.8%

Financials and health care led today’s gains, underscoring strength in cyclical sectors.

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Overall Mag 7 momentum showed mixed results, with consumer-facing names like Tesla and Amazon leading the gains.

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