Santa Claus rally
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5 Things to Know Before the Market Opens Monday
Markets anticipate a year-end rally, with tech stocks showing recent strength. Meanwhile, the Justice Department began releasing Epstein files, though the process faced initial search issues. Google is re-hiring former AI talent, and executives are grappling with social media’s dual nature. The wellness sector is set for holiday growth, while Xbox faces significant challenges. Key economic data, including GDP and consumer confidence, are due this week.
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4 Key Events That Shaped the Stock Market Last Week
words.The S&P 500 slipped after a fresh high, driven by a tech‑stock rotation while materials, financials and industrials led gains; the Dow rose 1 %. Investors await the “Santa Claus rally” starting Dec 19. Key week‑long stories: Broadcom fell 11.5% on cautious AI‑chip demand; Oracle dropped further after delaying OpenAI data‑center projects; Nvidia secured limited export licences for a throttled AI accelerator to China; GE Vernova posted strong guidance on AI‑data‑center power‑equipment. Market focus now is Fed policy, AI‑chip supply‑chain dynamics, and enterprise‑software spending.
