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On Monday, December 22, 2025, US stock markets continued the trend of the year-end rally. The Dow Jones closed up 0.47% at around 48,362 points, the S&P 500 gained about 0.6% and hovered near its record high at 6,878.49 points, and the Nasdaq Composite also finished trading with a moderate increase of about 0.5% to 23,428.83 points. A clear indicator that investors remained optimistic despite thin volumes in the shortened Christmas week. The mood was supported by several factors. On one hand, the continued strength in the technology and...