Stock market’s December performance in balance as ‘Santa Claus rally’ begins

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  All Sports Stars Have Rookie Trading Cards. But Does Santa Claus?

  The world of Christmas-themed trading cards is a bigger niche than you might think.
  
  The New York Times - 13h

• Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve? Does the post office deliver mail?

  It’s the height of the holiday season, so expect schedule changes.
  
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  Premier League Christmas wishlist: Here's what Man United, Arsenal, Liverpool and more want from Santa Claus

  As Santa makes his rounds, what would be at the top of the list for the 20 Premier League clubs?
  
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• Stock market will find it hard to rally unless the dollar and bonds calm down

  Stocks rose to kick off a holiday-shortened week on Monday, but the bond market and the U.S. dollar will likely need to cooperate for the equities rally to resume in smooth fashion.
  
  MarketWatch - 19h

• Asian stocks had a strong 2024 — but this market was the clear winner, thanks to a tech rally

  Taiwan was Asia's best-performing market in 2024, while South Korea was the worst.
  
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  Here Comes Santa Claus’s Approval Rating

  Despite some debates in the news, Americans’ views on Santa haven’t really changed, polls show. Most parents still say he’ll visit on Christmas Eve.
  
  The New York Times - 1d

• BATMMAAN begins: These may be the dominant stocks for next year

  A new acronym has been making the rounds since another potential tech kingmaker — Broadcom — began closing in on the $1 trillion market cap club last week.
  
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• Stock market ‘Santa Claus rally’ might get a late start this year

  The Santa Claus Rally could get off to a late start this year. But better late than never.
  
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• Consumer confidence dented by stock-market worries and threat of Trump tariffs

  The consumer-confidence index fell to a three-month low in December.
  
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