Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise for third straight day, gold hits record to extend 2025 rally

US stocks rose on Monday as Wall Street entered a holiday-shortened week increasing the chances of a year-end rally, while gold (GC=F) climbed to a record amid rising Venezuela tensions. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) added 0.5%, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) put on around 0.6%. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) added around 0.5% as the three major gauges notched a third straight day of gains. Tech continued to recover from a volatile streak, which came as investors wavered between ...