Markets Close Year on Stable Note

U.S. stock markets closed with modest gains on December 23rd, led by the Nasdaq composite. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 0.17%, S&P 500 gained 0.46%, and Nasdaq composite led with a 0.57% increase. Other sectors showed mixed results, with utilities and transportation lagging. Investors remained cautiously optimistic amid holiday trading volumes. World markets echoed the positive tone, with Londons FTSE 100 and Milans MIB index also closing higher. As the year ends, markets are holding firm, setting a stable backdrop for the final trading days ahead.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.