S&P 500 closes at a record | Energy stocks’ winning year | JPMorgan: These stocks could jump in January

U.S. stocks resumed trading Monday with a bang as markets reopened after the Christmas holiday.

VIEW IN BROWSER | SUBSCRIBE MON, DEC 27, 2021 EVENING BRIEF AS OF MON, DEC 27, 2021 • 04:58 ET DJIA 36302.38 +0.98% +351.82 S&P 500 4791.19 +1.38% +65.40 NASDAQ 15871.26 +1.39% +217.89   Most Active DOW NAME LAST CHG %CHG AAPL 180.33 +4.05 +2.30% INTC 51.94 +0.63 +1.23% MSFT 342.45 +7.76 +2.32% S&P 500 NAME LAST CHG %CHG AAPL 180.33 +4.05 +2.30% F 20.80 +0.55 +2.72% AMD 154.36 +8.22 +5.62% NASDAQ NAME LAST CHG %CHG AAPL 180.33 +4.05 +2.30% AMD 154.36 +8.22 +5.62% NVDA 309.45 +13.05 +4.40%   EDITOR'S NOTE U.S. stocks resumed trading Monday with a bang as markets reopened after the Christmas holiday.   The major averages each rose during the day with the S&P 500 closing at an all-time high. The session marked the broad-market index's 69th record close this year and brings its year-to-date return to more than 27%.   The S&P 500 has historically gained during the Santa Claus rally period — the final five trading days of the current year and the first two of the new year — which started Monday. Investors appeared to brush off the Covid omicron variant's impact on the overall equity outlook. Studies suggest the omicron strain has a lower risk of hospitalization than other coronavirus variants.   "As the new year approaches, it's helpful to take stock of where things stand in the ongoing pandemic recovery. At a high level, the economy continues its transition to post-recovery growth," Glenmede's Jason Pride and Michael Reynolds said in a note Monday.   Energy stocks were among the S&P 500's leaders Monday as oil prices rose. The sector is set to finish the year as the S&P 500′s top-performing group. Semiconductor stocks also led the way on the benchmark index. Retail stocks also got a lift as holiday sales rose 8.5% in 2021 from last year, the fastest pace in 17 years, according to Mastercard data.    Meanwhile, Covid weighed on travel sectors Monday as airlines, cruise operators and casino stocks took a hit. Hannah Miao | CNBC Associate Markets Reporter @HannahMiao_ Watch our live stream for all you need to know to invest smarter. TOP NEWS  S&P 500 closes at record, Dow adds 350 points as investors look for Santa rally Fauci says Covid cases will go much higher as omicron spread continues, warns against getting complacent Biden says Covid surge needs to be solved at state level, vows full federal support Omicron hits airline crews and sparks hundreds of holiday flight cancellations Starboard Value builds 6.5% stake in GoDaddy, sending shares up 8% Here are the three reasons Fundstrat's Tom Lee is bullish on energy stocks for 2022 Fauci says U.S. should consider vaccine mandate for domestic air travel JPMorgan says the 'January effect' could give a boost to these stocks Alphabet was the top Big Tech stock of the year — here's why Holiday sales jumped 8.5%, Mastercard says, as shoppers shrug off higher prices   TOP VIDEO Travel demand remains strong despite Covid, holiday cancellations: Raymond James analyst   CNBC PRO Here are the stocks in the Nasdaq with the best chances of gaining in 2022, Wall Street says   SPECIAL REPORTS How the metaverse won Christmas Do you think you have a spending problem? How to spot one and fix it   Unsubscribe Manage Newsletters Terms of Service Join the CNBC Panel Digital Products Feedback Privacy Policy   © 2021 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