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Wall Street Holds Steady as S&P 500 Hits Record Ahead of Christmas Break

Market Snapshot – December 24, 2025 Dow Jones Futures: Flat at 48,735 points S&P 500 Futures: Near 6,957 points, little changed after Tuesday’s record close Nasdaq 100 Futures: Slight dip of 0.1% to 25,796.5 points S&P 500 Index: Closed Tuesday at 6,909, its latest all-time high Key Drivers Robust economic growth continues to fuel investor optimism. Seasonal “Santa Claus rally” has lifted stocks for four consecutive sessions. Markets will close early today at 1 p.m. EST and remain shut tomorrow for Christmas Day. Traders remain cautious about inflation and potential Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026. Quick Take Wall Street enters the holiday season on a high note, with the S&P 500 near the 7,000 mark and futures showing little movement. The shortened trading session means liquidity will be thin, amplifying small moves. Still, the overall tone remains upbeat, with investors betting that the year-end rally will carry into the final days of 2025.

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UEFA EURO 2024: Meet the 24 Teams

 

The UEFA European Championship 2024 (Euro 2024) featured 24 teams competing for glory in Germany. Let’s take a closer look at some of the key contenders:

Group A

Germany

  • Qualified automatically as hosts.
  • EURO best: Winners in 1972, 1980 (both as West Germany), and 1996.
  • Coach: Julian Nagelsmann.
  • Key player: İlkay Gündoğan.

Scotland

  • Reached back-to-back European Championships.
  • Qualified directly for the first time since 1998.
  • Coach: Steve Clarke.
  • Key player: Scott McTominay.

Group B

Spain

  • One of the favorites.
  • Dominated the team of the tournament.
  • Coach: Luis Enrique.

Croatia

  • Experienced squad.
  • Coach: Zlatko Dalić.

Italy

  • Always competitive.
  • Coach: Roberto Mancini.

Albania

  • Underdog.
  • Coach: Edy Reja.

And that’s just a glimpse of the exciting teams that graced Euro 2024. The tournament showcased thrilling matches, emerging talents, and historic moments. Football fans around the world were treated to a memorable championship!


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