United States stock futures declined on Wednesday evening (Thursday AEDT) in 2025’s final day of trading.
S&P 500 futures fell 0.7% to 6,893.75 points, Dow Jones futures decreased 0.6% to 48,351.00 and Nasdaq futures were down 0.9% to 25,434.75.
During the day’s trading session, the S&P 500 dropped 0.7%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.6% and the Nasdaq Composite shed 0.8%.
All major indices closed at least 13% higher across 2025, however. The Dow posted its eighth consecutive monthly gain, while the S&P 500 snapped its seven-month winning streak with a monthly loss for December.
Major technology stocks were largely flat in after-hours trading. Microsoft and Nvidia’s shares remained unchanged following respective 0.8% and 0.6% dips during the day.
Clothing retail stocks grew, meanwhile. Nike followed its 4.1% gains on Wednesday with an 0.3% rise after-hours, while Under Armour shares were up 0.6% after a 3.3% drop during the day.
Average analyst estimates project a 9% rise for the S&P 500 in 2026, per Bloomberg.
The New York Stock Exchange was closed for New Year’s Day on Thursday (Friday AEDT), and will reopen on 2 January.
