Monday, December 29, 2025

The US stock market closed the session in a bearish tone, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all posting declines. The S&P 500 slipped 0.35%, the Nasdaq fell 0.50%, and the Dow dropped 0.51%. The cautious trading sentiment was reflected in the overall market action, with investors exhibiting a risk-off attitude.

In terms of sector performance, energy stocks led the way, rising 0.95%, while real estate and utilities also saw gains, up 0.27% and 0.19% respectively. On the other hand, financial, materials, and consumer discretionary stocks lagged, down 0.54%, 0.80%, and 0.98% respectively. Among individual stocks, Tesla (TSLA) led the decliners, falling 3.30%, while Palantir (PLTR) and MicroStrategy (MSTR) also slid 2.40% and 2.20% respectively. These moves were largely driven by profit-taking and sector rotation, with investors seeking to rebalance their portfolios ahead of the new year.