The S&P 500 technology index led gains among the 11 major S&P sectors, rising 1.32%, helped by chipmakers such as Nvidia, which advanced 2.49% ahead of its quarterly results on Wednesday.
European shares close at record high driven by defence stocks
European stocks hit a record high Friday, buoyed by defence and insurance sectors, ending the year on an optimistic note. The STOXX 600 index saw