Stocks jump to records to start the week | Additional stimulus signed | Coronavirus latest

Congress appears to be inching closer to a deal on new fiscal stimulus and another coronavirus stimulus package, and investor optimism helped lift two of the three major indexes to all-time highs.

VIEW IN BROWSER | SUBSCRIBE MON, DEC 28, 2020 EVENING BRIEF AS OF MON, DEC 28, 2020 • 04:25 ET DJIA 30403.97 +0.68% +204.10 S&P 500 3735.36 +0.87% +32.30 NASDAQ 12899.42 +0.74% +94.69   Most Active DOW NAME LAST CHG %CHG AAPL 136.69 +4.72 +3.58% INTC 47.07 UNCH UNCH MSFT 224.96 +2.21 +0.99% S&P 500 NAME LAST CHG %CHG AAPL 136.69 +4.72 +3.58% AAL 16.06 +0.40 +2.55% GE 10.64 -0.01 -0.09% NASDAQ NAME LAST CHG %CHG AAPL 136.69 +4.72 +3.58% TSLA 663.69 +1.92 +0.29% MRNA 111.40 -11.99 -9.72%   EDITOR'S NOTE Wall Street kicked off the last week of 2020 with a bang as all three major indexes hit fresh all-time highs.   The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 204.10 points, or 0.7%. The S&P 500 gained 0.9%, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.7%. Apple was the best-performing stock in the Dow, rallying more than 3%, while the communication services and consumer discretionary sectors lifted the S&P 500.   Monday's jump to record levels came after President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion Covid-19 relief deal into law, extending unemployment benefits to millions of Americans. The measure was packaged with a $1.4 trillion government funding bill that prevented a shutdown.   The signing came days after Trump suggested he would veto the legislation, demanding $2,000 direct payments to Americans, instead of $600.   "Equities seem poised to end the year on a high note, and I think for good reason," said Terry Sandven, chief equity strategist at U.S. Bank Wealth Management. "There's additional government stimulus, which is providing some measure of economic stability; medical progress for Covid-19 continues to evolve; and the macro environment is favorable for stocks."   Catch The News with Shepard Smith at 7 p.m. ET on CNBC. The nightly newscast provides deep, non-partisan coverage and perspective on the day's most important stories. Fred Imbert | CNBC Markets Reporter @foimbert TOP NEWS  Dow jumps 200 points to record as traders cheer stimulus bill signing The next round of stimulus checks is on the way. What you need to know House to vote on $2,000 stimulus checks after Trump signs Covid relief and funding bill Covid live updates: Hot weather hampers emerging markets' vaccine distribution; TSA screens record passengers House set to vote on overriding Trump veto of $740 billion defense bill Investors believe the stock market could see headwinds under a Biden presidency Trump finally signs relief package, but millions may wait weeks for jobless benefits to kick in again New York attorney general investigating whether clinic fraudulently obtained Covid vaccine doses, Cuomo says Congressman, other Republicans sue Vice President Pence in last-ditch effort to overturn Biden win Authorities still searching for a motive in Nashville bombing   TOP VIDEO Josh Brown breaks down his top 'epicenter' stock picks for 2021 as Covid vaccines roll out   CNBC PRO What investors think will be the best performing investment in 2021   SPECIAL REPORTS JPMorgan is acquiring a major credit card rewards business in a bet that travel will rebound next year The retail industry is leading the way as women take over CEO roles   Unsubscribe Manage Newsletters Terms of Service Join the CNBC Panel Digital Products Feedback Privacy Policy   © 2020 CNBC LLC. All rights reserved. A property of NBCUniversal. 900 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes and Market Data and Analysis. Data also provided by THOMSON REUTERS