The S&P 500 and other major indexes increased due to rising technology stocks, particularly in artificial intelligence. Investors remain cautious about future market movements ahead of the holidays.
S&P 500 rose 0.6%
Dow Jones up 238 points
Nasdaq climbed 0.6%
Nvidia shares rose over 1%
Market shows mixed performance last week
Investors hopeful for a Santa Claus rally
NYSE closes early Wednesday for Christmas
The stock market saw gains on Monday, led by rising technology shares, to kick off a holiday-shortened week.
Key Index Developments
The S&P 500 increased by 0.6%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 238 points, or 0.5%. The Nasdaq Composite also gained 0.6%.
Stocks related to artificial intelligence contributed positively. Nvidia’s shares went up more than 1% following news about possible shipments of H200 chips to China. Micron Technology and Oracle both saw gains of about 2%.
Future Outlook for AI Stocks
Despite the recent gains, investors are uncertain whether AI stocks can maintain their momentum as the year ends. Concerns about high tech valuations are leading some investors to shift towards cheaper market areas.
Market analyst Will McGough mentioned that there isn’t much expected to influence the market. He is particularly focused on the S&P 500’s performance as it approaches the 7,000 mark.
Market Performance and Investor Sentiment
The S&P 500 has increased about 17% in 2025, following gains of over 24% and 23% in the previous two years. McGough expressed optimism but warned of potential volatility ahead.
He noted that the market anticipates around 14% earnings growth for 2026-2027, which could lead to fluctuations due to factors like a new Federal Reserve chair and midterm elections.
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