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U.S. Stock Market Rallies with Dow and NASDAQ Posting Gains; Energy Sector Leads

Published December 26, 2023

On Tuesday, the U.S. stock market experienced a surge as major indices climbed higher in the latter part of the trading day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average enjoyed an impressive rise, adding over 150 points, indicative of investor confidence and bullish market trends.

Major Indices End Higher

The Dow Jones was not alone in its ascent; it went up by 0.50% to hit 37,574.66. Similarly, the NASDAQ Composite matched the upbeat mood with a 0.50% rise, reaching 15,068.50. The broader S&P 500 index also shared in the gains, increasing by 0.45% to close at 4,776.17. These gains reflect the investors' positive response to market stimuli and the ongoing momentum in the U.S. economy.

Energy Shares Outperform

Energy stocks stood out with a notable jump of 1.3% on Tuesday, leading the sector gains and underscoring the day's trading dynamics. While the energy sector surged, health care shares experienced a slight dip, albeit a marginal one, dropping by 0.01%.

Highlighted Market Movements

Among individual stock movements, Gracell Biotechnologies Inc. (GRCL) saw its shares surge by 60% to $9.91 following news of a takeover by AstraZeneca Plc (AZN), which is expected to bolster AstraZeneca's foothold in cell therapy treatments. Inspira Technologies Oxy B.H.N. Ltd. (IINN) also witnessed a significant boost, with shares leaping 36% to $1.63 upon announcing promising accuracy results for their HYLA Blood Sensor and plans for an FDA submission in 2024. Another standout performer was RayzeBio, Inc. (RYZB), with shares skyrocketing 101% to $61.38 as news broke of its acquisition by Bristol Myers Squibb at a healthy premium.

Commodities and Global Markets

In the commodities market, oil prices soared by 3.3% to $75.98, while gold saw a modest 0.1% increment to $2,069.40. Meanwhile, global markets witnessed mixed responses with Japan's Nikkei 225 slightly up, China's Shanghai Composite Index seeing a decline, and India's S&P BSE Sensex ticking upwards.

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