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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq soar as inflation cools, bank earnings shine

A better than-expected- consumer inflation report sparked a rally in stocks on Wednesday.

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How a strong US dollar impacts market returns, earnings

In today's Chart of the Day, Yahoo Finance host Julie Hyman examines how US dollar (DX-Y.NYB) strength has historically influenced S&P 500 (^GSPC) returns and corporate earnings growth since the Great Financial Crisis, offering insights into potential future market trends. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Asking for a Trend here. This post was written by Angel Smith

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Stock market today: Dow pops, Nasdaq slips as focus turns to CPI inflation report

Investors are weighing what a reported gradual rollout of Trump tariff hikes could mean for inflation and the Fed.

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It's growth, not inflation keeping rates higher: Strategist

US stocks (^GSPC, ^IXIC, ^DJI) are up following cooler-than-expected inflation data from December's Producer Price Index (PPI) print. Horizon Investments Chief Investment Officer Scott Ladner joins Wealth to explain why a strong economy doesn't lead to a bad stock market and that elevated interest rates are not due to inflation. "The primary driver of these higher rates we've seen over the last month is not inflation worries. It's not inflationary types of things — it is growth," Ladner explains. Ladner warns investors not to ignore non-US equities, recalling past misjudgments from 2017 when the consensus was that US stocks would outperform due to factors like deregulation and tariff pressures. Additionally, Ladner speaks on technology (XLK) and financials (XLF) as strong sectors, with tech driven by AI and deregulation benefiting small financials. Major banks kick off earnings season with JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Wells Fargo (WFC), Citi (C), Goldman Sachs (GS), Bank of America (BAC), and Morgan Stanley (MS) set to report quarterly results throughout the week. "This is happening right now. Technology, you have to be a part of it... you can't be underweight [with] tech coming in for the next several years at least," Ladner says. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Josh Lynch

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Why stocks, bitcoin are moving in sync

Parallel movements have emerged between the S&P 500 (^GSPC) index and bitcoin this week. Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre analyzes the synchronized movements between traditional and digital assets, exploring what this alignment means for broader market trends. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Catalysts here. This post was written by Angel Smith

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Trump eyes gradual tariff hikes. A breakdown of these proposals.

Why is President-elect Donald Trump's team floating a new set of gradual tariff policies and what are their potential market (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) implications? Yahoo Finance Washington correspondent Ben Werschkul joins Brad Smith and Seana Smith to discuss the internal division being created by these tariff proposals, with some favoring quick tariff plans while others are suggesting a slower approach to implementing them.  In the video above, Werschkul focuses on the possible tariffs targeting China and the hurdles Trump could face with his campaign promises. Read Ben's latest story on the impact Trump's newest tariff approach could have. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here. Thus post was written by Josh Lynch

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Stocks Roar After CPI as Yields Sink Amid Fed Bets: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks rallied and bond yields sank alongside the dollar after a slowdown in inflation reinforced bets the Federal Reserve will have room to cut rates this year.Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain WhyAs E-Bikes Boom in NYC, Some Call for More RegulationsA Blueprint for Better Bike LanesChicago Officials Pitch $1.5 Billion Plan to Fix Transit WoesEquities climbed across the board, with the S&P 500 up about 1.5%. Treasuries also got a boost

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Here’s Why Oakmark Fund Initiated a Position in GE HealthCare Technologies (GEHC)

Oakmark Funds, advised by Harris Associates, released its “Oakmark Fund” fourth quarter 2024 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund returned 2.04% in the fourth quarter, compared to a 2.41% return for the S&P 500 Index. The fund has returned 12.82% since its inception compared to the index return of […]

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UK Bonds Soar Most Since 2023 as Easing Inflation Calms Market

(Bloomberg) -- UK government bonds rallied as data showing Britain’s inflation fell in December eased fears over persistent price pressures that have rattled the nation’s assets this year. Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain WhyAs E-Bikes Boom in NYC, Some Call for More RegulationsA Blueprint for Better Bike LanesChicago Officials Pitch $1.5 Billion Plan to Fix Transit WoesThe yield on 10-year gilts fell 16 basis points, the most since 2023, to 4.74%. T

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Dec CPI rises a touch above expectations, keeps Fed on track

NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. consumer prices increased slightly more than expected in November as energy costs rose, pointing to an inflation trend that lines up with the Federal Reserve's view for a slower path of rate cuts this year. The consumer price index rose 0.4% last month after climbing 0.3% in November, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Wednesday. In the 12 months through December, the CPI advanced 2.9% after increasing 2.7% in November.

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Inflation report shock upends Federal Reserve rate bets heading into 2025

Markets could revive Fed interest rate cut bets following a surprise December inflation report.

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Oil & Gas Stock Roundup: ExxonMobil's Q4 Update & Phillips 66's Acquisition in Focus

XOM, PSX, CVX-SHEL and CNQ emerge as the energy headline makers during the week.

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4 Important Moves to Make Now If You're Retiring in the Next Decade

With retirement planning, it's always good to give yourself time rather than trying to scramble at the last moment. With 10 years or less before you say goodbye to your working days, here are some steps you can take today to ensure a financially secure retirement. Many people are eligible to collect Social Security.

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Citigroup Stock Jumps as Earnings Top Wall Street Forecasts

Shares rose 3.6% in premarket trading. Citi, one of the nation’s largest banks, has been pursuing a turnaround strategy under CEO Jane Fraser, who has sold off some business and reorganized the company around five core business units. “We intend to improve returns well above that level and deliver Citi's full potential for our shareholders.”

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Citi beats profit on trading strength, but cuts return targets after 'critical' year

Shares of the third-largest U.S. lender were last up 5% in premarket trading on Wednesday after Citigroup said its board has authorized a new share repurchase program. "2024 was a critical year and our results show our strategy is delivering as intended and driving stronger performance in our businesses," said Citi CEO Jane Fraser. "While we now expect our 2026 ROTCE to be between 10% and 11% in order to make additional investments in our businesses and transformation, this level is a waypoint, not a destination," Fraser said.

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Bitcoin's Shaky Start to 2025: Buy the ETFs on the Dip?

The cryptocurrency market is off to a wobbly start in the year 2025, weighed down by speculation that the Fed may have limited scope for further interest rate cuts.

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Bet on 5 Top-Ranked Stocks With Rising P/E for Soild Gains

Tap five stocks with increasing P/E ratios to try out an out-of-the-box approach. These stocks include Land's End, Humana, Rent the Runway, Becton, Dickinson and Company and ATI.

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5 Monster Stocks to Hold for the Next 5 Years (and Ideally Beyond) -- Including Nvidia

Most of us would love to have a portfolio full of "monster stocks" -- growth stocks that have posted outsized gains over many years. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been an exceptional monster stock, averaging annual gains of 87% over the past five years and 75% over the past decade. Nvidia has long been known as a gaming-chip semiconductor company, but it's gotten a lot more involved in the artificial intelligence (AI) boom and is cranking out chips for data centers -- millions of chips.

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S&P 500 Outlook: Tech Dominance Key to Q4 Growth, Analysts Warns

Barclays Forecasts Tech Stocks Driving S&P 500 in 2024, with Growth Hinged on Q1

GuruFocus.com 2 hours ago

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How 'Trump trade' stocks are performing ahead of inauguration

Here's how so-called 'Trump trade' stocks, including Tesla and Coinbase, are performing as investors count to down to the president-elect's inauguration.

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