The stock market registered gains during a holiday-shortened week. Trading hours were reduced, with the market closing at 1:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and remaining closed on Wednesday for Christmas Day. The "Santa Claus rally" period began on Tuesday, typically characterized by positive market trends, though not guaranteed. The S&P 500 rose by 0.7%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average by 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite by 0.8% over the week.
The major indices recorded gains at the beginning of the holiday week. Although Monday wasn't part of the official "Santa Claus rally," many stocks performed well. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 0.2% higher, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite increased by 0.7% and 1.0%, respectively.
On Tuesday, the official start of the "Santa Claus Rally," all major indices saw gains on low NYSE volume. The consumer discretionary sector led with a 2.6% increase, driven by Tesla (TSLA) and Amazon.com (AMZN). The information technology sector rose by 1.0%, supported by Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), NVIDIA (NVDA), and Broadcom (AVGO). Airline stocks, except American Airlines (AAL), performed well, with Delta Air Lines (DAL) and United Airlines (UAL) among the top performers.
The session was subdued, with indices hovering around previous closing levels. The Russell 2000 outperformed, rising by 0.9%, indicating speculative buying in a thin market. Mega cap stocks experienced choppy trading, contributing to mixed index movements.
The market faced broad selling pressure on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping over 500 points at its low and closing 333 points down. The S&P 500 fell by 1.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite declined by 1.5%. The retreat was marked by profit-taking as the year-end approached, and significant declines in mega caps impacted overall performance. The CBOE Volatility Index rose to 16.10, indicating heightened market volatility expectations.
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Taiwan's Ministry of Science and Technology announced potential funding cuts exceeding $600M for semiconductor, AI, and aerospace projects by 2025. This move, driven by opposition parties reallocating funds to local municipalities, could impact international partnerships with companies like Micron (MU), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Nvidia (NVDA), which have ongoing collaborations with the Taiwanese government.
In a geopolitical development, China imposed countermeasures on U.S. companies providing military aid to Taiwan, including Boeing's (BA) Insitu and RTX's (RTX) Raytheon units. These firms will face asset freezes in China following the U.S. President's authorization of $571.3M in defense support for Taiwan.
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Duke Energy (DUK) filed to recover $1.1B in costs related to hurricane response efforts in Florida. The recovery plan includes expenses for deploying crews and repairing infrastructure, which will result in increased bills for residential customers starting March 2025.
Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) began mass production at its first Japanese plant, focusing on mature chip technologies. The company plans to expand its facilities in Japan to produce more advanced chips, reinforcing its position in the global semiconductor market.
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) received FDA approval for an injectable version of its cancer drug Opdivo, branded as Opdivo Qvantig. This new formulation, developed with Halozyme's (HALO) technology, offers a more convenient administration option for patients.
Microsoft (MSFT) continues to explore AI models for its Copilot products, maintaining its partnership with OpenAI while integrating various AI technologies to enhance its software offerings.
UnitedHealth (UNH) and Amedisys (AMED) extended their merger agreement, delaying closure due to regulatory hurdles, including a DOJ lawsuit. The merger, valued at $3.3B, is now expected to close by the end of 2025.
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