U.S. stocks close higher amid holiday optimism
NEW YORK, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended higher on Monday, with the tech sector leading the gains, as investors digested the Federal Reserve's signals that interest rates may remain elevated for an extended period in 2025.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 66.69 points, or 0.16 percent, to 42,906.95. The S&P 500 added 43.22 points, or 0.73 percent, to 5,974.07. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased 192.