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Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow embrace 'Santa Claus' rally ahead of Christmas break

US stocks looked set for a mostly muted open to a final, shortened trading session before the Christmas holiday,

Yahoo Finance 1 hour ago

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Fed: Why investors still worry about inflation in 2025

The Federal Reserve implemented a 25 basis point rate cut this month, achieving what many market participants view as a "soft landing" for the economy in 2024. However, concerns about inflation persist, as the transition to a new presidential administration has raised fears about potential inflationary pressures returning. Yahoo Finance Senior Fed Reporter Jennifer Schonberger analyzes these developments and explores the outlook for inflation heading into 2025. 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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Retail investors are 'optimistic,' but 'realistic' going into 2025

Retail investors are feeling bullish about the market (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) in 2025, eToro's fourth quarter Retail Investor Beat shows. eToro investment analyst Bret Kenwell joins Josh Lipton and Seana Smith on Market Domination to discuss how retail investors are thinking about the market headed into the new year. Kenwell says retail investors are "optimistic" but "realistic" for the new year. "They're looking to gain more exposure to crypto in 2025. They're looking to gain more exposure to equities in 2025. But they're also looking to raise some cash here," he says, later adding: "I think they're being prudent, but also, you know, keeping one foot in at least is so they keep getting taking advantage of, you know, more gains to come in 2025 if that is the case." The analyst reports that the survey found retail investors to prefer the financials sector and big-cap tech, including Magnificent Seven names and other artificial intelligence (AI) plays. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination here. This post was written by Naomi Buchanan.

Yahoo Finance Video 19 hours ago

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All 11 sectors expected to broaden out in 2025, strategist says

United Parcel Service (UPS) is just one of Powers Advisory Group Managing Partner Matt Powers' top picks for 2025, calling the postal carrier and logistics operator as having "defensive characteristics and high valuations" as it looks to get carried by several tailwinds next year. UPS is set to release fourth quarter earnings results on January 30, 2025. Powers sits down with Wealth host Brad Smith to talk about the other opportunities he is seeing across markets (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) in the new year. "Broadening it looks like so all 11 major sectors are actually expected to have year over year earnings increases in 2025. And I think we had or will have seven of the 11 this year, which suggests broadening out," Powers tells Yahoo Finance. "But the S&P [500] is trading at 21 times forward earnings, while dividend growth equities which is kind of our core focus are at 19 times. So we see again going back to that back-to-basics approach shifting towards value and just underappreciated areas of the market." To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

Yahoo Finance Video 20 hours ago

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These 4 market themes are 'shaping the world': Strategist

Citi Wealth chief investment strategist and chief economist Steven Wieting joins Wealth Host Brad Smith to outline four key investment themes for 2025. Wieting emphasizes that these themes won't consistently yield positive returns or stock market opportunities, but will be instrumental in "shaping the world" over the next decade. The four critical areas he identifies are artificial intelligence (AI), climate innovation, healthcare longevity, and polarization. "These are investments that we wouldn't necessarily do if the world is a perfect place, but it is what's necessary for the world we live in," he explains. For specific investment opportunities, Wieting highlights the healthcare sector, particularly biotech and medical devices and supplies. He notes these areas are "indispensable for the economy" but currently trade with little confidence due to regulatory concerns, potentially creating attractive entry points for investors. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Angel Smith

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5 Best Leveraged ETFs of Q4

We have highlighted a bunch of the best-performing leveraged ETFs of the fourth quarter.

Zacks 1 hour ago

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All 11 S&P 500 Sectors Are Rising

The S&P 500 was up 0.7%, with nearly 400 of its stocks on the rise. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.9%. While tech led the way at the open, all 11 S&P 500 sectors were rising shortly before 11 a.m. Consumer discretionary was the top sector with help from Tesla.

Barrons.com 1 hour ago

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Tech Drives Stocks Higher in Pre-Holiday Session: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) -- A rally in the group that has led Wall Street’s gains in 2024 propped up stocks in a quiet session ahead of the Christmas holiday.Most Read from BloombergHo Chi Minh City Opens First Metro Line After Years of DelayThe Architects Who Built MiamiReviving a Little-Known Modernist Landmark in BuffaloNew York’s Congestion Pricing Plan Still Faces Legal HurdlesMexico City to Boost Mobility, Security Ahead of FIFA World CupFollowing a strong day for big tech, the shares continued to powe

Bloomberg 1 hour ago

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Hunting For Magnificent Growth Next Year? Check Out These 7 Stocks.

None of our picks is Nvidia or Amazon or Tesla. Investors may wish to widen the aperture to find the best stocks for outsize earnings growth.

Investor's Business Daily 1 hour ago

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Durable Goods Orders See Sharp November Decline

Durable Goods Orders See Sharp November Decline

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Stocks Pick Up Steam. Breadth Is Improving, Too.

Whether it’s thin trading or holiday cheer, the stock market’s gains picked up as Christmas Eve trading rolled on. The Dow was up 100 points, or 0.2%, after opening flat. The S&P 500 was up 0.5%. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.

Barrons.com 2 hours ago

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3 P&C Insurance Stocks That Have Gained More Than 50% in 2024

Despite higher catastrophe losses, MCY, AXS and PLMR not only outperforms the industry but also crushes the Zacks S&P 500 composite and the Finance sector.

Zacks 2 hours ago

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Xmas Eve Pre-Markets Mixed (Red & Green)

The Dow is -24 points at this hour, adding a little red to the green for the S&P 500, Nasdaq and small-cap Russell 2000 this morning.

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The Christmas Tree of ETFs is Ready to Spread Cheer

We have built a Christmas tree with the help of ETFs, which are likely to shine bright heading into 2025.

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Why AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) Is Among the Best Stocks to Buy and Hold for 3 Years?

We recently published a list of the 10 Best Stocks to Buy and Hold For 3 Years. In this article, we are going to take a look at where AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) stands against the other best stocks to buy and hold for 3 years. What to Expect From the Stock Market in 2025? On […]

Insider Monkey 2 hours ago

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7 Dow Jones Dividend Stocks that Underperformed the S&P 500 This Year but Are Buys for 2025

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is chock-full of industry-leading blue chip stocks -- many of which pay dividends. Investors looking for established companies with track records for earnings growth have come to the right place. Here's why Visa (NYSE: V), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), McDonald's (NYSE: MCD), Chevron (NYSE: CVX), and Nike (NYSE: NKE) are seven excellent Dow stocks that have underperformed the S&P 500 in 2024 but stand out as great buys for 2025.

Motley Fool 2 hours ago

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Super Micro Stock Beat the Nasdaq for a Day. How a Santa Claus Rally Could Help.

For investors, the key question is whether management will be able to remove the doubts about the company’s finances when it does publish its earnings.

Barrons.com 2 hours ago

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2 Foreign Bank Stocks to Buy From a Flourishing Industry for 2025

Relatively lower interest rates and business restructuring initiatives are likely to support Zacks Foreign Banks Industry stocks like HSBC Holdings and UBS Group amid uneven economic growth globally.

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Stocks Are Rising. Tech Leads the Santa Claus Rally.

The stock market was mostly higher to start the holiday-shortened Tuesday session. The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.3%. As has been the case for much of December, technology stocks were leading the pack.

Barrons.com 2 hours ago

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3 Meat Stocks to Watch Amid Emerging Industry Opportunities

The Zacks Food - Meat Products industry players have been capitalizing on the growing demand for protein-rich products. Initiatives to enhance production capacity and diversify product offerings position TSN, PPC and BYND well for growth.

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