The S&P 500 opened slightly higher on December 24, starting at 6,910.18, marking a modest increase of 0.4 points or 0.01%. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a rise, opening at 48,489.35, up 46.94 points or 0.1%. In contrast, the Nasdaq Composite experienced a slight decline, opening at 23,542.8, down 19.05 points or 0.08%. These movements are being closely monitored by the crypto market, which often tracks broader financial trends.