Friday, the Dow gained 176.44 points (0.53%) to close at 33,203.93, the Nasdaq increased 21.74 points (0.21%) to close at 10,497.86 and the S&P 500 increased 22.43 points (0.59%) to close at 3,844.82. The Russell 2000 increased 6.85 points (0.39%) to close at 1,760.93 and the Wilshire 5000 increased 210.67 points (0.56%) to close at 38,110.42.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note fell 6/32, bringing the yield to 3.673%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond decreased 1 4/32, bringing the yield to 3.727%

For the week ending December 23, the Dow gained 0.86%, the Nasdaq decreased 1.94% and the S&P 500 lost 0.20%. The Russell 2000 lost 0.14% and the Wilshire 5000 finished 0.28% lower.