India, Jan. 27 -- Stock Market Today, January 27, 2026: U.S. stocks ended mostly higher where the Dow gained approximately 0.4%, the S&P 500 increased about 0.6%, the Nasdaq rallied around 0.7% and the NYSE inched up about 0.3%.

Globally, the markets are about to enter a critical phase that is replete with earnings announcements, policy guidance and trade trends, even as the U.S. stock market is close to its record highs, stock price fluctuations and policy surprises highlight the fact that market sentiment is still quite delicate despite being at such lofty levels.

U.S. equity futures indicated a stable background as traders lined up before a busy week that features significant technology earnings and a Fed meeting with overall market ...