U.S. stock futures rise as investors hold out hope for a Christmas rally

Core Viewpoint - U.S. stock futures experienced gains on Sunday, indicating investor optimism for a potential "Santa Claus rally" despite the upcoming holiday-shortened trading week [1] Group 1 - U.S. stock futures are showing positive movement ahead of a holiday-shortened trading week [1] - Investors are maintaining hopes for a "Santa Claus rally" to occur [1]