US STOCKS-US stocks slip as tech loses steam in final week of 2025
U.S. stocks experienced a decline in the final week of 2025, with the Dow down 0.38%, S&P 500 down 0.35%, and Nasdaq down 0.55%. Technology stocks, including Nvidia and Palantir, led the drop, while energy stocks rose. Despite the pullback, all three indexes are on track for significant yearly gains, with expectations for continued growth in 2026. DigitalBridge shares surged 9.7% following a $4 billion acquisition deal by SoftBank. Trading volumes are expected to be light due to the holiday season.