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Penultimate. Stocks were unchanged on Friday on light trading as markets rolled with the positive tide toward the year end. Low volume meant that traders could sit back and enjoy the last few sessions of the decade.

Boxed in! It was more holiday joy in yesterday’s Boxing Day session as stocks rallied to fresh highs on positive retail news and high hopes for a trade deal. The legendary Santa Claus rally looks to notch another one for the record books.

Pax. Stocks posted a mixed close in a thinly traded and peaceful session on Christmas Eve day. The holiday spirit continues to keep the sellers at bay.

Ho Ho Holding On! Stocks extended their records yet further, trading up on good news from newly-friendly China. Boeing’s CEO took one for the team as his firing led to a rally in the stock, helping the Dow hold on to its record.

Getting *stuff done! Stocks climbed to new highs again on Friday as lawmakers demonstrated that they can agree on at least some things. Year end cheer and no bad news paved the way for stock buying.

Eyes on the ticker. Traders laughed at the politicians yesterday taking stocks to record highs. The Bulls continue to win in the battle between Republicans and Democrats.