10 things before the opening bell

10 things before the opening bell

Welcome to 10 Things Before the Opening Bell. If this was forwarded to you, Plus, download Insider's app for news on the go – and . Let's get into it. Rising virus cases continue to disrupt holiday travel plans. — with American Airlines, United, Delta, and Southwest down between 0.2% and 0.8% — as carriers canceled thousands of flights for the fourth consecutive day. Some airlines attributed cancellations to staff shortages due to COVID-19 as well as harsh weather. But Omicron isn't only hitting airline stocks — travel companies throughout the market have felt the holiday virus surge. Here's a look at Monday's numbers: Monday marked the S&P 500's 69th record close of the year, continuing a year-end Santa rally. From bitcoin price predictions to high-conviction altcoin picks, Cal-Maine Foods, Weathernews, and Toshico, all Doug Ramsey of Leuthold Group expects the seasonal uptrend to last through January 4. In front of his 67 million followers, he's praised crypto, had spats with US senators, and referred to himself as the "dogefather." The conditions for a big retreat aren't in place, said the firm, in part because the S&P 500's gain has been narrowly concentrated in mega-cap stocks. Investors expect the heavy