Stocks Pull Back Slightly After Big Year-End Rally, Capping Strong 2022 Gains Led by Tech
- Stocks edge down on last trading day of 2023 after big year-end rally
- S&P 500 ticks away from record high, down 0.5%; Dow loses 100+ points
- Major indexes post strong gains for 2022 despite economic uncertainty
- Resilient market defied recession predictions amid Fed tightening campaign
- Analysts disagree on 2024 outlook but tech stocks seen leading more gains