Stocks Notch Weekly Gains Despite Disappointing Daily Session

Despite a disappointing daily session on Monday, January 22, 2025, stocks managed to notch weekly gains, driven by a resilient market and improved investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed the week up 1.186%, the S&P 500 gained 2.65%, the Russell 2000 advanced 3.17%, and the Nasdaq Composite closed 3.43% higher. This article explores the factors that contributed to the positive weekly performance, despite daily setbacks.



The market's resilience was evident in its ability to bounce back from widespread losses on Tuesday, August 6, 2022. The Dow rose 294 points, or 0.8%, after surging more than 700 points at session highs. The S&P 500 gained 1% and the Nasdaq Composite also added 1%. This resilience was evident in the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), which measures bets on expected stock market volatility, tumbled to 26, indicating a decrease in fear among investors.