Bonnie’s Market Update 12/26/25

Further gains occurred in the holiday-shortened week. All eleven S&P SPDR sectors were higher. Materials (XLB) and Financials (XLF) were the strongest sectors, while Consumer Discretionary (XLY) and Consumer Staples (XLP) were the weakest. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) rose +1.43%.

S&P SPDR Sector ETFs Performance Summary 12/12/25 -12/26/25

122625 SPDR Sectors

Source: Stockcharts.com

Figure 2: Bonnie’s ETFs Watch List Performance Summary 12/12/25 -12/26/25

122625 Bonnie’s ETF Watch List

Source: Stockcharts.com

Silver, the talk of the week, rose sharply. Gold and Semiconductors were strong, while Small Caps (both Growth and Value) lagged last week.

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NYSE New Lows Close In the Lowest Risk Zone

Figure 3: NYSE New Lows

122625 New Lows NYSE

Source: Stockcharts.com

New Lows closed Friday, 12/26, at 22, in the very low-risk zone, where prices tend to rise. It will remain positive in the short term if New Lows stay between 25 and 50. On the other hand, if new lows begin to increase and exceed 150, it would be short-term negative with more volatility and increased risk expected.

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 It’s Bullish Market Breadth is Broad 

Figure 4: S&P 500 Price and NYSE, SPX, Mid and Small Cap AD Lines

122625 Price NYSE, SPX, Mid and Small Cap AD Lines

Source: Stockcharts.com

Market breadth is broad as the market averages make highs.

The New highs in the Advances-Declines line imply that any decline is unlikely to be the final peak.

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 Figure 5: Fear & Greed Index

122625 Fear and Greed Index

Source. CNN.com

Investor sentiment, as measured by the Fear and Greed Index (a contrarian indicator), closed at 56, now indicating Greed. As we enter 2026, if sentiment hits Extreme Greed, it will increase risk.

 Watch for Small Cap Strength or Weakness

 Figure 6: Daily iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) Price (Top),12-26-9 MACD (Middle), and Money Flow (Bottom)

122625 IWM Daily

Source: Stockcharts.com

If Small Caps rise, it’s likely to fuel the broad market higher.

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 Figure 7: QQQ Daily Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) Price

122625 QQQ Daily

The chart shows the Invesco (QQQ), an exchange-traded fund based on the Nasdaq 100 Index.

Technology has fueled the rally in 2025. Two closes above 628.40 will break the November downtrend in the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), implying further gains in Technology stocks. On the other hand, two closes below 599.00 would indicate weakness in Technology stocks,

Summing Up:

All major averages were higher last week. The intermediate S&P 500 (SPY) upside projection remains at 700.00. Market breadth remains bullish and encouraging. This time of year is historically favorable. Support levels remain intact. Until support breaks, the bulls continue to get the benefit of the doubt. Manage your risk, and your wealth will grow.

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Bonnie S. Gortler

Bonnie Gortler, Consultant, Coach, and Author specializing in Wealth and Well-Being, is a successful stock market professional who has been instrumental in managing multi-million-dollar client portfolios within a top-rated investment firm during her over 35-year corporate career. As the author of "Journey to Wealth" anand "Journey to Well-Being", Bonnie is dedicated to teaching the importance of risk management and achieving true financial well-being by integrating both the technical and mental aspects of investing. With an M.B.A. and certification as a life coach, Bonnie combines her passion for coaching, consulting, and blogging to inspire people globally. Her powerful techniques and winning mindset help others experience personal growth and financial success. Explore wealth-building tips, personal development strategies, and more at BonnieGortler.com, and discover how you can enhance your wealth and well-being.

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