Wall Street Rises as Investors Prepare for Possible Volatility on Quadruple Witching Day
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 19 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Market Performance: U.S. major market averages rose on Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite up 1%, S&P 500 increasing by 0.7%, and Dow Jones climbing 0.5%, as traders prepare for a significant options expiration day.
Sector Trends: Seven of the 11 S&P sectors showed positive movement, led by Information Technology, while Real Estate experienced the most significant decline.
Treasury Yields: Shorter-end U.S. Treasury yields increased slightly, with the 2-year yield at 3.49% and the 10-year yield at 4.15%, reflecting market reactions to recent inflation and jobs data.
Stock Movements: Oracle shares surged by 7.2% following positive performance, while Nike's stock fell by 9.6% after disappointing earnings results.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
