Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 48 points, or 0.1%, to 43069. S&P 500 futures gained 23 points, or 0.4%, to 6013. Nasdaq-100 futures increased 127 points, or 0.6%, to 21643.

According to Fairlead Strategies founder Katie Stockton, the recent weakness in the stock market flashed a technical "sell" signal.

The Nasdaq tested its 50-day in a wild start to 2025. Tesla and Apple were key losers, but some stocks flashed buy signals.

Every year, investors look forward to the “Santa Claus rally,” a period that encompasses the final five trading days of December and the first two trading days of the new year. Since 1950, the S&P 500 has gained, on average, 1.3% during this stretch, while finishing higher nearly 80% of the time, according to Dow Jones Market Data.