US stocks began 2026 positively, with the S&P 500 rising 0.7%, the Nasdaq Composite climbing 1.3%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 0.1%. Technology stocks led the rebound, with Nvidia, Apple, and Alphabet seeing significant gains. Tesla shares also rose despite missing delivery expectations. Additionally, US President Trump's decision to delay tariff hikes on certain furniture items boosted stocks like Wayfair and RH. This marks an upbeat start after recent years saw declines on the first trading day.