The **S&P 500 ($SPX )** closed **+0.32%** at a fresh **all-time high of 6,932.05**, capping a powerful year with **+17%+ gains YTD**.
🔹 **Dow Jones Industrial Average:** +0.60% (record close)
🔹 **Nasdaq Composite:** +0.22%
Trading volume remained light due to the holiday, but the **broad-based advance** reflected continued optimism driven by:
• AI-led growth narratives
• Economic resilience
• Strong corporate earnings momentum
🎅 **SANTA CLAUS RALLY OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY**
This positive close marks the start of the **Santa Claus Rally** period
📅 *Last 5 trading days of the year + first 2 of the next*
📊 Historically:
• Average **~1.6% gain** for the S&P 500
• Often signals positive momentum into the new year
🗺️ **MARKET HEAT MAP SNAPSHOT**
• Broad **green dominance** across sectors
• **Tech & growth stocks** led the advance
• Defensive sectors remained stable, not risk-off
The tape continues to favor **risk assets**.
✨ **FINAL NOTE**
Strong finishes don’t guarantee smooth starts — but momentum matters.
As we head into **2026**, markets are entering with confidence, liquidity, and leadership.
🥂 **Cheers to a prosperous 2026.**
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