U.S. Stocks Dance in December: A Record-Setting Performance

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martes, 3 de diciembre de 2024, 4:30 pm ET1 min de lectura
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The U.S. stock market kicked off December with a mixed performance on Tuesday, as major indexes danced to their own tune. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hit new record highs, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average took a slight dip. Tech stocks, led by Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Tesla, fueled the rally, but smaller companies in the Russell 2000 struggled.

The S&P 500, the benchmark for U.S. stocks, edged up by 2.73 points, or less than 0.1%, to set an all-time high for the 55th time this year. The index's gain was powered by the strong performance of tech stocks, with Apple (up 1%), Microsoft (up 1.8%), Amazon (up 1.4%), Meta (up 3.2%), and Broadcom (up 2.7%) leading the charge. Tesla also surged 3.5% after revealing an update to its "Full Self-Driving" software.

Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.2%, with its lower exposure to tech stocks weighing on its performance. The Nasdaq Composite, on the other hand, added 0.4% to its own record set a day earlier, driven by the tech sector's strong showing.



However, the Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 17.79 points, or 0.7%, to 2,416.35. The decline in smaller-cap stocks could be attributed to uncertainty in the market or specific sector performance, while the broader market optimism was reflected in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq's gains.

The geopolitical event in South Korea, where its president declared and then lifted martial law, had a limited impact on the broader U.S. stock market. The South Korean won sank against the dollar, but this didn't significantly affect U.S. stock indexes.



In conclusion, the U.S. stock market saw a mixed performance on Tuesday, with tech stocks driving the rally in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, slipped slightly. The Russell 2000's decline highlighted the disparity between smaller and larger-cap stocks. As investors continue to navigate the market, understanding the dynamics of different sectors and indexes will be crucial for making informed investment decisions.

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