Stocks finished in a mixed pattern on the last trading day before the Christmas holiday, with the three major U.S. indexes concluding their eighth consecutive week of gains. The S&P 500's impressive run marked its longest winning streak since 2017.

On Friday, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq managed to post gains, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average ticked lower. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite had a particularly strong week, rising 1.2%.

Chinese regulators surprised investors with an unexpected announcement that affected tech stocks such as Tencent and NetEase, leading to negative spill-over into U.S. trading.

Among individual stocks, sneaker giant Nike, a component of the Dow, faced a drop in share prices after it revised its revenue outlook. Under Armour and Foot Locker also experienced declines in their stock values.

In the bond market, benchmark Treasury yields ticked higher during Friday's trading session. The 10-year yield settled at 3.907%, concluding a second consecutive week of losses.

Looking ahead to the upcoming days, Sunday's trading schedule is provided for investors to plan their actions accordingly. Additionally, it is the season for the anticipated "Santa Claus Rally" in the market, which investors eagerly await.

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