Trade IdeaTrade of the WeekThu December 26, 2024Betting on Apple: The AI Boom and Year-End Market SurgeMarkets opened lower post-Christmas with the Dow down 100 points and the VIX spiking 8%, yet optimism for a Santa Claus rally remains intact. With strong fundamentals like 3%+ GDP growth and robust consumer spending, 2025 is poised for another roaring year. The rise of AI solidifies the dominance of top tech giants, presenting compelling opportunities in Apple and other market leaders.