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Slow Session
12/26/2025 - Major indices are moving marginally lower so far, despite the typical seasonal bullishness today. The session currently sees advancers and up volume lag behind decliners and down volume. New highs outweigh new lows on the NYSE, but are behind on Nasdaq. Notably, volume is especially light in today’s post-Christmas trading session.... MORE

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