The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all rose on Wednesday, with futures also showing gains. The S&P 500 reached a new record high, boosted by a decline in the 10-year T-note yield. US stock markets closed early for Christmas Eve, with data showing a strong labor market and mixed economic reports. Overseas markets closed mixed, while European government bond yields remained steady. The Magnificent Seven stocks had mixed results, with chip stocks also seeing a mixed performance. Nike and Dynavax were among the notable movers, with no earnings reports on the horizon.

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