S&P 500’s Worst Day in Months: Top Stock Losers Revealed
On January 20, 2026, the S&P 500 experienced a significant decline, marking its worst day in several months. After the holiday weekend, investors appeared cautious, resulting in a drop of 2.1% for the index, where approximately 80% of the stocks within it faced losses.
S&P 500’s Significant Decline
This downturn is notable as it represents the steepest decrease since October 10, 2025, when the S&P 500 fell by 2.7%. Alongside this, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) suffered a loss of nearly 871 points, which equated to a 1.8% decline, culminating in a closing value of 48,488.59. The Nasdaq Composite Index also showed negative performance with a drop of 2.4% on the same day.
Widespread Stock Losses
- S&P 500 decline: 2.1%
- DJIA loss: Nearly 871 points (1.8%)
- Nasdaq decline: 2.4%
- Majority of S&P 500 stocks (80%) posted losses
This performance underscores a moment of volatility in the market, reflecting investor sentiment as uncertainty looms. Observers will be keen to see how the S&P 500 and other major indices react in the coming days.
