The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) closed on December 23rd at $522.87, up 0.97%, as tech stocks led the Nasdaq to outperform other indices. The Nasdaq 100 Index rose 1.01% to 21,503.17, driven by gains in major tech companies like Nvidia, which climbed 1.6%, and Meta, which gained 1.4%. The tech sector's strength was bolstered by Broadcom's 4% surge, contributing to a 0.82% increase in the technology sector. The market's positive sentiment was further supported by the resolution of a government shutdown threat, providing stability as the year-end approaches. Additionally, the inclusion of MicroStrategy in the Nasdaq 100 added buying pressure, despite its 5.4% decline due to Bitcoin volatility.