Wall Street Hits Record Highs as Investors Eye 2026 Growth Following Strong GDP

Investors anticipate a strong start to 2026 as U.S. stock indexes closed at record highs during a holiday-shortened session on December 24.The S&P 500 and Dow Jones climbed following robust 4.3% third-quarter growth and a $3 million Nike stock purchase by Tim Cook.Meanwhile, gold prices surged past $4,525 per ounce as Donald Trump issued visa bans against European officials amid rising tensions.