Mon Dec 23 12:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Stock Market Shows Mixed Signals After Government Shutdown Averted

**NEW YORK, Dec 24, 2024** – U.S. stock futures presented a mixed picture Monday morning following a week of volatility and the narrowly averted government shutdown. Dow Jones futures dipped slightly, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures showed modest gains. The mixed signals reflect lingering market uncertainty despite Friday’s strong rebound.

Last week saw significant losses triggered by a less-dovish-than-expected outlook from the Federal Reserve. However, Friday’s surge offered a glimmer of hope, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reclaiming key support levels. Several institutional favorites, including Palantir (PLTR), AppLovin (APP), and Astera Labs (ALAB), led the Friday rally. Other notable movers included Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA).

While some investors viewed Friday’s gains as a buying opportunity, caution remains warranted. Many market indices are still below their 50-day moving averages, indicating underlying weakness. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.25% last week, the S&P 500 dropped 2%, the Nasdaq composite fell 1.8%, and the Russell 2000 plummeted 4.45%. Several key ETFs also experienced significant losses. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.55%, a further headwind for the market.

The government shutdown was averted after the House and Senate passed a continuing resolution on Friday and Saturday, respectively.

The week ahead may be impacted by the upcoming holiday season and potential tax-loss selling in early January. Analysts advise investors to carefully monitor market trends and leading stocks for further confirmation before making significant investment decisions. Palantir’s inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 and reports of a potential consortium bid for US government contracts with Anduril, OpenAI, and SpaceX, are notable developments to watch.

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