According to Internet reports, U.S. stocks closed mixed, with the Dow down 0.17%, the Nasdaq up 0.40%, and the S & P 500 up 0.05%. The Nasdaq and S & P 500 continued to hit new closing highs. Gold stocks generally rose, with Cordelen Mining up more than 8%, Hecla Mining up more than 6%, Pan American Silver up nearly 6%, Anglogold up more than 4%, and Harmony Gold and Jintian up nearly 3%. JPMorgan Chase expects gold prices to rise to $3000 per ounce next year. Intel fell more than 6%, and company CEO Pat Gelsinger retired on December 1, reportedly ousted by the board of directors for poor performance.