The S&P 500 reached a new all-time high, with large-caps trying to regain the lead after a rotation into rate-sensitive areas following the Fed’s interest rate cut. The market remains in a favorable 3-month stretch, with the Santa Claus Rally beginning and historically strong bullish trends around the Christmas holiday.

Chip giant Intel saw a 2% stock drop after Nvidia halted testing to use Intel’s production process for making advanced chips. Gold prices eased after a record climb, but Agnico Eagle Mines remains a strong buy. The Santa Claus Rally period, known for its positive seasonal trends, is in full swing.

Zacks is naming its top 10 stocks for 2026, with a history of outperforming the S&P 500 by over 2000%. Director of Research Sheraz Mian is selecting these stocks from thousands of companies, expected to be released on January 5. Stay ahead of the curve with these top picks for the upcoming year.

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