Dow Jones Today (Dec. 24, 2025): DJIA Hits Record Close on Christmas Eve as Santa Rally Kicks Off — Key News, Forecasts, and Analysis
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record 48,731.16, up 288.75 points, in a shortened Christmas Eve session with light trading volume. Nike shares surged after Apple CEO Tim Cook made a notable insider purchase. Investors tracked shifting 2026 rate-cut expectations and renewed momentum in AI-linked stocks. About 1.8 billion shares traded on the NYSE, roughly a third of normal volume.