Investors are cautiously optimistic as U.S. stocks show gains this holiday week, with the S&P 500 up 1.8%, Dow Jones up 1.1%, and Nasdaq up 2.3%. The Nasdaq has performed notably well in December, rising 4.2%. Meanwhile, Nippon Steel has delayed its $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel to Q1 2025 as President Biden reviews the deal amid concerns over foreign ownership. Additionally, a LendingTree survey reveals that 36% of Americans are accumulating holiday debt, averaging $1,181. In the advertising sector, growth is projected at 7.7% in 2025, with increased interest in live sports rights.
