Nasdaq Gains Around 1% As Tesla, Nvidia Rise Ahead Of Christmas: Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a further easing in the fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Monday.U.S. stocks settled higher on Monday, with the Nasdaq Composite surging around 1% to start the holiday-shortened week. Shares of Tesla Inc. TSLA gained more than 2%, while Nvidia Corp. NVDA added over 3% during the session.The New York Stock Exchange will close early Tuesday for Christmas Eve and remain closed Wednesday for Christmas Day.All three averages recorded losses last ...