Stocks rise on AI optimism
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed up +0.58%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed flat, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +1.19%. December E-mini S&P Futures (ESZ25) rose +0.60% and December E-mini Nasdaq Futures (NQZ25) rose +1.17%. Most stock indexes rose on Wednesday, with the S&P 500…