The stock market is about to gift investors with two holiday season rallies

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

  Stocks have seen a stellar 2024, but the S&P 500 is in danger of a rare December loss. It’s all riding on the so-called Santa Claus rally.
  
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• The polite way to gift cash this holiday season, according to etiquette pros—you can even use Venmo

  Giving and asking for cash for the holidays can feel gauche. But it's within the bounds of good manners when done correctly, etiquette pros say.
  
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• 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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• 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.
  
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• 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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• Last-minute holiday gift ideas

  The days are winding down for you to get those holiday gifts. Jordyn Holman, business reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News with some options you have in these final few days.
  
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  2024 NFL Christmas wish list: Here's the perfect gift for all 32 teams this holiday season

  What does your favorite franchise need most for the holidays? Here's an idea
  
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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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  Jenny Lewis Holiday Gifts

  The Rilo Kiley and Postal Service singer says that her “philosophy in life is ‘one up from the cheapest.’”
  
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