Stock indexes are on the rise today, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all posting gains. Cloud infrastructure stocks, led by Oracle, are boosting market sentiment. Mixed US economic news saw existing home sales rise, but consumer sentiment dip. Historical data shows a bullish trend for stocks in late December. Bond yields are up, with the 10-year T-note yield at 4.14%. Overseas markets are also up, with European and Asian stocks climbing. Notable stock movers include Carnival, Micron Technology, and cryptocurrency-exposed stocks. Some stocks, like Lamb Weston and Nike, are down due to disappointing forecasts.

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