Charting a bullish technical tilt, S&P 500 vies for third straight record close By: MarketWatch December 12, 2017 at 12:37 PM EST The S&P 500’s powerful 2017 uptrend remains firmly intact as year-end approaches, writes Michael Ashbaugh. Read More >> Related Stocks: CONSUMERS STA Catalyst Pharm Inc Energy Select Sector SPDR Nordstrom Russell 2000 Ishares ETF SPDR GOLD Standard & Poors 500 VeriSign