Major indexes finish lower on final trading day of 2024, but end year with historic gains

From Nasdaq: 2024-12-31 16:22:44

The final trading day of 2024 saw all three major indexes finish lower, with the Dow posting its worst month but still ending the year with a gain of 12.9%. The S&P 500 secured a quarterly win and second-straight annual gain of 20% or more, while the Nasdaq finished the year 28.6% higher. Natural gas ETF cooled off, Berkshire Hathaway bet big on VeriSign stock, and gold had its best year in 14 years. Oil prices rose as U.S. crude inventories fell, while gold prices gained as demand for safe-haven assets increased.



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