Stocks Climb on Strength in Chip Makers and Energy Producers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up by +0.39%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up by +0.61%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up by +0.46%.  December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25) are up +0.35%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ25) are up +0.43%. Stock indexes are moving higher today, with the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrials, and the Nasdaq 100 posting 2-week highs.  Strength in semiconductor stocks today is supporting gains in the overall market.  Also, energy produ ...