Wall Street Set for Flat Opening Amid Post Christmas Trading
Wall Street indexes are set to open nearly flat on December 26 amid light post-Christmas trading. This follows record highs for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones, driven by renewed interest in AI stocks and a broadening rally into cyclical sectors.
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Wall Street indexes are poised to open nearly flat on December 26 in light post-Christmas trading, coming on the heels of record closes for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average on Wednesday. This development marks a significant shift in market sentiment, as investors anticipate potential interest rate cuts and strong corporate earnings in 2026.
The S&P 500has risen more than 17% in 2025, reflecting renewed appetite for AI stocks, which have faced months of pressure due to valuation concerns and high capital expenditures. Stocks in the AI sector, including NVIDIA Corporation , have contributed to the market recovery. NVIDIA shares edged up 0.7% in premarket trading after the company agreed to license chip technology from Groq and hired its CEO.
