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Stock market today: Nasdaq leads gains as tech surges, Fed's Powell keeps December rate cut on track

Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech looms large as investors calculate the odds of a December rate cut.

Yahoo Finance 5 hours ago

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Nasdaq, stocks climb, driven by Mag 7, tech stock gains

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) and Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) climb by nearly 0.6% at Wednesday's session start. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) isn't too far behind, driven by tech stock performances which leads sector gains. Morning Brief host Brad Smith and Yahoo Finance markets and data editor Jared Blikre monitor this morning's market action. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

Yahoo Finance Video 4 hours ago

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JOLTS data and strategists lift S&P 500 target: Top takeaways

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) and the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) closed Tuesday's session at record highs while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) dipped. Yahoo Finance Markets Reporter Josh Schafer joins Josh Lipton on Asking with a Trend to go over his takeaways from the trading day. He examines Tuesday morning's Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) release and how it could signal a floor for the labor market as market strategists lift their price targets for the S&P 500 index. 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 Naomi Buchanan.

Yahoo Finance Video 21 hours ago

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Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq eke out records after jobs data surprises, Fed officials signal more cuts

The focus is on JOLTS jobs data and Fedspeak will cement or dent growing hopes for interest rate cuts.

Yahoo Finance 22 hours ago

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Wells Fargo forecasts S&P 500 to hit 7,007 by 2025 year-end

Wells Fargo has raised its 2025 year-end forecast on the S&P 500 (^GSPC) to 7,007. Wells Fargo's Head of Equity Strategy Chris Harvey currently holds the highest forecast on Wall Street, just 7 points above Yardeni Research and Deutsche Bank's own projections. Yahoo Finance markets reporter Josh Schafer sits down with the Market Domination team to discuss Harvey's new 2025 forecast. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination here. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

Yahoo Finance Video 23 hours ago

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Jim Cramer on Dow Inc. (DOW): ‘It Is Worthwhile Speculation’

We recently compiled a list of the Jim Cramer’s Lightning Round: 7 Stocks to Watch. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Dow Inc. (NYSE:DOW) stands against the other stocks featured in Jim Cramer’s Lightning Round. Jim Cramer, the host of Mad Money, recently offered his views on several key topics, […]

Insider Monkey 33 minutes ago

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Biden was wrong to shun Musk, says Bill Clinton

US president Joe Biden made a mistake in not embracing Elon Musk, his predecessor Bill Clinton has said, after the Tesla boss donated millions to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.

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ETFs in Focus as Wall Street 2025 Stock Forecasts Hit New Heights

The Wall Street analysts have mixed views on Wall Street's expected performance in 2025. Some brokerage houses like Wells Fargo are bullish in their outlook.

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Nasdaq Rises 1%, S&P 500 Adds 0.4%, Pushing US Stocks Higher Midweek

US Markets Open Strong: Dow Jumps 235 Points, Nasdaq and S&P Gain

GuruFocus.com 1 hour ago

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Top Stock Movers Now: Salesforce, JetBlue, GM, and More

U.S. equities rose at midday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq trading at record highs, as tech stocks powered the advance.

Investopedia 2 hours ago

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Stocks Buoyed by Tech Rally in Run-Up to Powell: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) -- A rally in the world’s largest technology companies drove stocks higher, with traders wading through the latest economic data and awaiting Jerome Powell’s remarks for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next steps. Treasuries rose and the dollar fluctuated.Most Read from BloombergAs Wars Rage, Cities Face a Dark New Era of Urban DestructionRiyadh Metro Partially Opens in Bid to Ease City’s Traffic JamsEquities headed toward all-time highs, with the S&P 500 set for its 56th closing reco

Bloomberg 2 hours ago

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Warhammer Maker Ascends to FTSE 100 Index as Retailers Drop Out

(Bloomberg) -- Warhammer developer Games Workshop Group Plc and investment trust Alliance Witan Plc earned UK blue-chip status for the first time after both stocks soared to record highs.Most Read from BloombergAs Wars Rage, Cities Face a Dark New Era of Urban DestructionRiyadh Metro Partially Opens in Bid to Ease City’s Traffic JamsThe companies, along with wealth manager St James’s Place Plc, will be added to the FTSE 100 Index after markets close on Dec. 20, index compiler FTSE Russell said i

Bloomberg 2 hours ago

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European Stocks Gain, CAC Rises Ahead of No-Confidence Vote

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks advanced for a fifth consecutive session as German shares hit a fresh record. Investors were watching the no-confidence vote taking place in France. Most Read from BloombergAs Wars Rage, Cities Face a Dark New Era of Urban DestructionRiyadh Metro Partially Opens in Bid to Ease City’s Traffic JamsThe Stoxx Europe 600 Index rose 0.4% by the close, with retail stocks leading the gains. Spanish retailer Inditex SA jumped to a record high ahead of earnings and Zalando S

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3 Stocks to Buy From the Prospering Semiconductor Electronics Industry

The Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors industry players like AVGO, MRVL and PI gain from the growing proliferation of AI, ML and consumer electronic devices.

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Private Payrolls Fall Short in November; Job Market Awaits Broader Recovery

November Private Payrolls Miss Projections, But Broader Job Market Recovery Expected

GuruFocus.com 3 hours ago

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Positive Earnings Trends Heading into 2025, S&P 500 Price Targets Rolling In

The S&P 500 earnings growth rate will likely come in just below the 6% mark for the third quarter.[1] That's rather solid considering that analysts were expecting the Q3 EPS rate of increase to be under 5% when the reporting season began. According to FactSet, the street sees a Q4 EPS growth acceleration, rising to 12%.

GuruFocus.com 3 hours ago

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Why the Dow Is Rising Even Though Most Components Are Falling

The Dow finally got a taste of this week’s tech stock rally thanks to a boost from Salesforce. The blue-chip index was up 166 points, or 0.4%, even though 17 of its 30 stocks were falling. The Nasdaq Composite was up 1%.

Barrons.com 3 hours ago

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The Dow gains 200 points as Salesforce and other tech stocks rise

The Dow surged nearly 200 points on Wednesday morning, driven by gains in Salesforce and other tech stocks. Shortly after the opening bell, the Dow climbed 170 points or 0.3%. The S&P 500 added 0.3%, while the Nasdaq rose by 0.8%. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached fresh record highs, signaling continued optimism in the equity markets.

Quartz 4 hours ago

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Private Payrolls Increased Less Than Expected

Private Payrolls Increased Less Than Expected

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ADP +146K: Lighter than Expected

Manufacturing shed -26K positions in November, another hard reality for an already struggling sector of the economy.

Zacks 4 hours ago

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