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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was up 79.73 points, or 0.16%, today, reaching 48442.4100 as markets prepared for an early close ahead of the Christmas holiday. Dow Futures (YM=F) were slightly down 4.00 points, or -0.0082%, at 48758.0000. The primary narrative driving the market's positive sentiment was a combination of stronger-than-expected economic data and the continued robust performance of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-related stocks.
The U.S. economy's unexpectedly strong 4.3% annual growth rate in the third quarter provided a significant boost, with the S&P 500 reaching a new record high. This economic resilience, coupled with sustained investment in AI infrastructure, underscored investor confidence. Tech shares continued to lead gains, reflecting the ongoing enthusiasm for the AI sector.
Among the Dow's components, Nvidia (NVDA) was a standout gainer, surging by 2.73%. Other significant advancers included Nike (NKE), which rose 1.97%, and Amazon (AMZN), up 1.65%. Conversely, some consumer-focused and pharmaceutical stocks faced headwinds. McDonald's (MCD) was among the biggest losers, declining by -1.65%, followed by Walmart (WMT), which fell -1.62%, and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), down -0.83%.
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