
Stocks Steady Near Record Highs Amid Light Holiday Trading
US stocks remained near record highs amid a holiday rally, with Nvidia gaining on a positive AI licensing deal, while commodities like gold and silver hit new records. The market is optimistic about a Santa Claus Rally and continued gains into 2026, supported by easing inflation and improving market breadth, despite some sector-specific declines and geopolitical tensions. Corporate earnings prospects are also boosting confidence for further growth.





