S&P 500 rallies to its 1st gain since Christmas

Here's what you need to know about whether U.S. stock markets will be open or closed on Christmas Eve this year.
Since the start of 2024, the S&P 500 has never once closed below its 200-day moving average, according to Bespoke Investment ...
The S&P 500 rose by 1 percent, potentially ending a five-day losing streak by posting its first gain since Christmas Eve.
The U.S. stock markets don't often close, but there's a holiday coming up and a Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter after that.
Santa Claus is looking like a no-show on Wall Street, but stock-market bulls may be able to take their lump of coal in stride ...