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How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 12/8/2025

On Monday, December 8, 2025, major U.S. stock indexes experienced slight declines, pulling back from recent record highs. The S&P 500 dropped 0.3% (23.89 points) to 6,846.51, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.4% (215.67 points) to 47,739.32, and the Nasdaq composite edged down 0.1% (32.22 points) to 23,545.90. The Russell 2000, which tracks smaller companies, slipped slightly by 0.50 points. The market saw individual stock movements as Berkshire Hathaway declined following a leadership shake-up, while Warner Bros. Discovery rose after Paramount presented a direct acquisition offer to shareholders. Despite Monday’s losses, the indices have made notable gains in 2025: the S&P 500 is up 16.4%, the Dow up 12.2%, the Nasdaq up 21.9%, and the Russell 2000 up 13%, maintaining strong year-to-date performance.

US stocks drop on higher Treasury yields, caution ahead of Fed rate decision

On December 8, 2025, U.S. stock markets declined amid rising Treasury yields and cautious investor sentiment ahead of a pivotal Federal Reserve rate decision. Concerns revolve around inflation's persistence and differing views among Fed policymakers, with traders pricing in an 89.6% chance of a 25-basis-point rate cut. If several Fed officials dissent, it could mark the largest internal split since 1992. The Dow Jones fell 0.35%, the S&P 500 lost 0.32%, and the Nasdaq dropped 0.18%. Communication services led sector declines, falling 1.5%. A major talking point was Paramount Skydance’s $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery, pushing both companies’ shares higher, while Netflix fell. Confluent surged 29% after IBM announced an $11 billion acquisition, and Carvana rose 11% after being added to the S&P 500, whereas Marvell dropped 10% after being excluded. Oppenheimer projected a 2026 year-end target of 8,100 for the S&P 500, citing strong earnings. Investors are also focused on upcoming tech sector earnings, with concerns over AI-related spending. Additionally, a strong earthquake in Japan might spur inflationary restoration efforts, adding to market tensions.

Wall Street pulls back from its record heights

On Monday, U.S. stock markets retreated slightly from record highs. The S&P 500 fell 0.3%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 215 points (0.4%), and the Nasdaq decreased 0.1%. Despite the losses, the S&P 500 remains within 0.6% of its all-time high set in October. Contributing to the market's dip, Berkshire Hathaway slid 1.4% following leadership changes, while Netflix fell 3.4% amid a competitive bid from Paramount to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $30 per share in cash. In contrast, shares of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance rose by 4.4% and 9%, respectively.

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