U.S. Stocks Near Record Highs Amid Holiday Trading and Rally
Originally Published 16 days ago — by CBS News
U.S. stocks remained mostly flat at record highs during quiet trading after Christmas, with the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq showing slight declines amid the Santa Claus Rally period, which historically sees positive returns. The market has had a strong year, driven by deregulatory policies and optimism about AI. Gold and silver prices continued to rise as safe havens, influenced by geopolitical and economic factors.