The US stock market experienced a decline as investors took profits from technology stocks, leading to a broad slide in major indices. The S&P 500 dropped 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.7%, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipping slightly by 43 points. Tech giants Nvidia, Tesla, Oracle, and Micron Technology saw declines, with Nvidia shares falling over 2% after recent gains. Meanwhile, energy stocks and precious metals like silver and gold experienced volatility, with silver briefly surpassing $80 per ounce before retreating over 6%. Silver's surge, up nearly 150% in 2025, was driven by central bank purchases and rate cuts. The market's gains for the year remain strong, with the S&P up nearly 18%, and the Nasdaq outperforming with over 22% gains. Investors are awaiting the Federal Reserve's minutes from December's meeting for clues on future monetary policy. Additionally, SoftBank announced plans to acquire data center firm DigitalBridge for $4 billion, boosting DigitalBridge shares by over 31%. Pre-market trading saw digital infrastructure stocks surge amid reports of SoftBank's interest, while tech stocks like Nvidia and Nvidia's AI assets acquisition contributed to market fluctuations. Overall, the market closed a volatile yet positive year, with a potential Santa Claus rally in progress as year-end approaches.