U.S. stocks end week slightly down, with S&P 500 dropping 0.48%, despite some sectors showing growth.

This CNBC Daily Open report notes that despite a Friday rise, U.S. stocks ended the week slightly down, with the S&P 500 declining 0.48%. The absence of the typical Santa Claus Rally may signal a tougher year ahead. However, UBS' David Lefkowitz remains optimistic, predicting a 9% profit growth and the S&P 500 reaching 6,600 by year-end. Additionally, the S&P 500 Energy sector saw a 3% increase, while Europe's Stoxx 600 index fell 0.49%. Boeing is focused on increasing production, and Microsoft plans to invest $80 billion in U.S. data centers for AI.

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