U.S. stocks close higher, tech, healthcare, and consumer sectors up, major indexes show gains.

From Investing.com: 2024-12-24 16:35:06

U.S. stocks closed higher with gains in tech, healthcare, and consumer sectors. NYSE gained 0.91%, Nasdaq rose 1.10%, and S&P 500 added 1.35%. Top performers include Walmart, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, Tesla, and Super Micro Computer.

Worst performers were Verizon, Unitedhealth Group, and Nike. Baosheng Media Group Holdings and Hour Loop saw significant gains, while Sol Gel Technologies and Direct Digital Holdings declined. Rising stocks outnumbered declining on NYSE and Nasdaq.

Baosheng Media Group Holdings and Hour Loop hit 52-week highs. Gold futures rose to $2,633.50, while oil prices increased. EUR/USD remained stable at 1.04, USD/JPY rose to 157.19, and US Dollar Index Futures were up at 108.00.



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