Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/us-stock-market-close-2013-on-record-highs Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter US stock market close 2013 on record highs Nation Dec 31, 2013 4:40 PM EDT PBS NewsHour screenshot U.S. stocks closed out this year with all three major indexes posting gains of more than 26 percent for the year. In 2013, the Dow gained 26.5 percent, its best year since 1995. The S&P 500 rose 29.6 percent, its best since 1997. And the Nasdaq jumped 38 percent, its best since 2009. U.S. markets will be closed on New Year’s Day. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
PBS NewsHour screenshot U.S. stocks closed out this year with all three major indexes posting gains of more than 26 percent for the year. In 2013, the Dow gained 26.5 percent, its best year since 1995. The S&P 500 rose 29.6 percent, its best since 1997. And the Nasdaq jumped 38 percent, its best since 2009. U.S. markets will be closed on New Year’s Day. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now