On December 20, 2024, U.S. stock markets experienced a notable recovery, with small-cap stock prices rising by 2% to levels seen at the previous day's opening. The broader market showed strong performance, with 490 out of 500 stocks in the S&P 500 trading in the green, marking the highest breadth since October 4, 2022. Upvolume was reported at 82%, indicating robust buying activity. Only 10 S&P 500 stocks were trading in the red during the day, reflecting a positive sentiment among investors as stocks recovered to prices not observed since the previous day.