Wall Street remains optimistic. The consensus price target for the S&P 500 in 2025 is 6715, 14% higher than where the blue-chip barometer ended in 2024.

The stock market rally fizzled as 2024 wrapped up. That has led a new set of buying opportunities among leaders that pulled back to key levels.

Key Takeaways Stocks fell on Thursday, dampening investors' hope for a Santa Claus rally to start 2025.The S&P 500's average return in years without a Santa Claus rally is less than half its return in years with one (5% vs.

Officials announced the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf will reopen this weekend nearly two weeks after a portion of the popular tourist attraction collapsed into the ocean amid a pounding surf.

The City of Santa Cruz is asking the public to assist in recovery efforts after the partial Municipal Wharf collapse on Dec. 23. Anyone who spots debris is asked to report it and provide information to [email protected]. The email is for reporting debris only.

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