US Stock Market Today (Dec. 23, 2025): S&P 500 Near Record as Tech Rebound Holds, GDP and Consumer Confidence in Focus
The S&P 500 closed Monday at 6,878.49, just shy of its record, as tech stocks and financials led broad gains across Wall Street. The Dow rose 227.79 points to 48,362.68, and the Nasdaq added 121.21 to 23,428.83. Trading remains thin ahead of key economic reports, with futures steady early Tuesday. The CBOE Volatility Index fell to 14.08, its lowest since mid-December.