Here's why stocks are breaking records

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Read in browser eNewspaper   |    Crosswords   |   Horoscopes The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW Wed Jan 7 2026 Daniel de Visé |  Personal Finance Reporter Good morning! It's Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money. The stock market seems to have made a New Year's resolution: Aim high. Stock indexes are breaking records in the early days of 2026, Medora Lee reports. But how long will the upward momentum last? Where do Americans move? Andrea Riquier checks in with a report on the top destination states for relocating Americans. Hint: They're not moving north. January is a good month for home-shopping Finally, Medora has a report on why January is an excellent month for buying a home. 📰 More stories you shouldn't miss 📰 • New coins honor America's 250th birthday • Can you fly in 2026 without a REAL ID? • A major cruise line is going adults-only • Should self-driving cars take driving tests? • Three stocks that will help you build wealth Daniel de Visé covers personal finance for USA TODAY. The Daily Money breaks down complex consumer and financial news. Subscribe here. S&P 500, Dow close at record highs to start new year The S&P 500 and Dow start the new year with record high closes. Investors shrug off Venezeula to focus on tech and the economy. READ MORE Texas and Florida most popular for relocating Americans, U-Haul says Texas and Florida attracted the most Americans who relocated their home last year, according to van company U-Haul, while California lost the most. READ MORE Want to buy a home in 2026 but got a tight budget? Then, look now If you're looking to buy a house in 2026, it may be worth your while to look now. Here's why. READ MORE US Mint debuts new coinage to honor the country's 250th anniversary The U.S. Mint reveals a collection of coins to commemorate the country's 250th anniversary in 2026. READ MORE You can fly with a REAL ID, but it still has limits for some Travelers in the U.S. can fly with either a REAL ID or passport, but the two are not interchangeable. What to know. READ MORE No kids allowed: This cruise line will now only welcome adults Oceania Cruises will welcome only guests 18 and older starting this month. READ MORE Experts say self-driving vehicles need a national safety test Absent a federal standard, states that allow autonomous vehicles, or AVs, to circulate have had to make up their own rules. But is that safe enough? READ MORE 3 stocks that build wealth easily If you want to build wealth the slow and steady way, take a look at this trio of consumer staples Dividend Kings today. READ MORE See the most interesting new tech unveiled at CES 2026 in Las Vegas See the most interesting new tech unveiled in Las Vegas for CES 2026. READ MORE Download USA TODAY's app to get to the heart of news Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •  Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •   Feedback