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This is CNBC's Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day:
1. Tiptoeing toward a winning week
Stock futures are little changed after the Christmas holiday break this morning, but the three major averages are still headed for weekly gains. Here's what to know: The S&P 500
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Nasdaq Composite
It's the start of a historically strong stretch for stocks: Data from the Stock Trader's Almanac shows that since 1950, the S&P 500 has average a 1.3% gain in last five trading days of the year and the first two of the new year.
Gold and silver touched fresh highs as precious metals continued their upward climb.
U.K., Australia and Hong Kong markets are closed for Boxing Day.
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2. Nvidia's Groq deal
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