The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose to new records to begin December trading as investors looked for stocks to add to November’s hefty gains. Read more: cnb.cx/3CWA2JV | CNBC

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite popped to record highs, adding to their strong 2024 performances, boosted by a lighter-than-expected U.S. consumer inflation report. The broad market index gained 1.17%, breaking above 5,300 for the first time, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose 1.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.88%. All three major averages closed at records. cnb.cx/4bBqsbt | CNBC

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