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Indexes fell in their first trading day after Christmas as traders hope for a so-called Santa Clause rally to propel markets higher into the new year.

The three U.S. stock indexes were all nearly unchanged, paring mild early declines and interrupting what looked early this week like a nascent "Santa Claus rally," in which shares get a seasonal boost from low liquidity, tax-loss harvesting and investment of year-end bonuses. With only a handful of trading days remaining in the year, the Nasdaq, S&P 500 and the Dow have scored respective gains of 33%, 26% and 14% in 2024. The major concerns for 2025 are the extent of the Fed's monetary easing, Trump's tariffs and other policies, and various geopolitical tensions.

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The S&P 500 looks like it's at "overbought" levels, according to a Wells Fargo strategist.

U.S.-traded shares of Toyota Motor surged Thursday following a report from Nikkei that the carmaker is aiming for a 20% return on equity.

Ryde Group Ltd. (AMEX:RYDE) shares are trading higher on Thursday after the company disclosed the renewal of its full ride-hail and carpool service operator licenses for three years in Singapore. As Singapore’s transportation landscape evolves, Ryde uses technology and AI-driven algorithms to enhance the commuting experience. Subashini Thanakodi, Associate Director of Operations, said, “We are deeply honored to have achieved this milestone, which reflects Ryde’s commitment to creating sustainabl