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Why volatility in equities is really an 'opportunity': Portfolio mgr.

The Volatility Index (^VIX) surged to 58, its highest level since August, following Fed Chair Powell's press conference, which provided limited guidance on monetary policy direction after Wednesday's 25 basis point rate cut. HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth Global CIO Willem Sels joins Catalysts to share his market (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) outlook. Sels explains that market volatility is increasing because early 2025 will bring "a period where you have lots of policy announcements and therefore, then, people trying to assess what is going to be the impact on the economy, on inflation, and therefore on the Fed policy as well." This uncertainty, he notes, is driving the current volatility spike. "In the equity market space, you have the positive side and a negative side together," Sels adds, highlighting the economy's resilience, sustained earnings growth, and prospects for deregulation and innovation. He remains optimistic about market performance in the upcoming year, suggesting investors should "see volatility as an opportunity." 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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Markets tumble on Fed's conservative 2025 rate cut outlook

The Federal Reserve announced a widely anticipated 25-basis-point interest rate cut Wednesday afternoon. However, markets (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) sold off during Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference as he remained noncommittal about future policy direction. However, the dot plot revealed expectations for only two rate cuts in 2025. Morning Brief anchors Seana Smith and Brad Smith analyze the FOMC-induced market reaction as stocks attempt to recover from losses Thursday morning. They also examine the current economic landscape and Federal Reserve outlook. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here. This post was written by Angel Smith

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Stock futures recover, government shutdown, Micron: 3 Things

US stock futures (ES=F, NQ=F, YM=F) are staging a slow recovery from yesterday's sell-off fueled by the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate cut and forecasts that illustrate the central bank's plans to cut less in 2025. Backing President-elect Donald Trump's sentiments, Elon Musk is a pivotal voice in opposing House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R) proposed funding deal, intensifying worries of a government shutdown over this weekend right before the holidays. Micron Technology (MU) shares fall lower after releasing fiscal second quarter revenue forecasts that fell below Wall Street expectations. Nike (NKE) is set to report earnings after Thursday's market close. 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.

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Fed cuts rates by quarter point, scales back cuts for 2025

The Federal Reserve reduced interest rates by a quarter percentage point Wednesday and scaled back the number of cuts it expects to make next year.

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Fed rate cuts in 2025, small cap losses: Market Takeaways

US stocks (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) sold off in Wednesday's session after the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate cut, central bank officials indicating their plans to ease up on the amount of rate cuts planned for 2025. Yahoo Finance markets reporter Josh Schafer shares his insights into the trading day's biggest market trends, including the downturn in the Russell 2000 small cap index (^RUT), upticks in Treasury yields (^TYX, ^TNX, ^FVX), and losses seen across mega-cap tech names. 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 Luke Carberry Mogan.

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Inflation fears driving market sell-offs is the 'new normal': Strategist

US stock markets (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) tumbled after the Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point rate cut on Wednesday afternoon. Piper Sandler Companies Chief Investment Strategist Michael Kantrowitz analyzes the market's reaction on Market Domination. Kantrowitz believes a rate hike is "unlikely" in 2025, though he expects market participants to continue debating the possibility. He explains that current rate cut expectations must be fully priced out of the market before potential hikes can be factored in, noting that this shift is already "on the way there," as fewer rate cuts are anticipated for 2025. Addressing today's market downturn following Powell's conference, Kantrowitz identifies higher interest rates as the primary concern for US equity markets. "The relationship between interest rates and equities has ebbed and flowed in recent months, but clearly we're back to a pretty negative correlation," he explains. "People are not worried about the economy falling off a cliff, but they are worried about higher inflation," Kantrowitz emphasizes. "In the last couple years, markets have only really gone down because of rising interest rate or inflation fears, and I think that's the new normal. That going forward, market corrections are going to come from higher rates, not slower growth or higher unemployment." To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination here. This post was written by Angel Smith

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Why this strategist sees a 'multi-month pause' from the Fed

The Federal Reserve implemented a 25 basis point rate cut Wednesday afternoon, sending stock markets (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) lower. Roth Capital Partners chief economist & macro strategist Michael Darda joins Market Domination to provide insights into the central bank's decision. Darda says the rate cut was "expected" but notes the updated dot plot projections contained a hawkish tone. He anticipates a "multi-month pause" in rate cuts, citing Federal Reserve Chair Powell's indication that the economy is outperforming initial expectations from September. "What's really strange about the current backdrop is ... the labor market is cooling," Darda explains. He highlights that private employment growth is at "half the level that we were seeing pre-pandemic," and the unemployment rate showed early recessionary signals by "hooking upwards" during the summer. Despite this, Darda notes that overall, economic growth remains robust, with fourth quarter GDP tracking estimates in the 3% range. "People look at that, and they look at the stock market ... and they kind of scratch their head thinking, 'what is the sense of urgency here? Why is the Fed doing 100 basis points of cuts when everything seems to be fine?'" Darda tells Yahoo Finance. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination here. This post was written by Angel Smith

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U.S. Stocks Recovered On Thursday After a Sharp Selloff

Wall Street Rebounds After Hawkish Fed Sparks Selloff

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Strong Earnings Report Lifted Avantor (AVTR) in Q3

Sound Shore Management, an investment management firm, has released its investor letter for the third quarter of 2024. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund’s Investor Class (SSHFX) and Institutional Class (SSHVX) appreciated 6.70% and 6.74%, respectively, in the third quarter of 2024, outperforming 5.89% return for the Standard & Poor’s 500 […]

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The Dow bounces back 300 points as Nvidia and Tesla stock surge

The Dow staged a rebound Thursday morning, following Wednesday’s 1,100-point plunge that marked its longest losing streak since 1974. The upturn came despite investor disappointment over the Federal Reserve’s conservative approach to rate cuts. Other major indices, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, also experienced gains after a sell-off on Wednesday afternoon.

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The Dow Is Already Losing Steam

Wall Street’s dip buying spree on Thursday was already wearing thin in the first half-hour of trading. After the Dow spiked more than 400 points, it was up just 200 points, or 0.5%, shortly after 10 a.m. ET. The S&P 500 was up 0.5% and the Nasdaq Composite was up 0.6%.

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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.

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Stocks Rebound After Fed Day Selloff; Yen Slides: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) -- US stocks bounced back on Thursday, suggesting that the selloff after the Federal Reserve signaled fewer rate cuts next year was overdone. The yen slid as the Bank of Japan left borrowing costs unchanged.Most Read from BloombergNYPD Car Chases Are Becoming More Frequent — and More DangerousDakar’s Air Quality Plummets as Saharan Dust Descends on SenegalThe S&P 500 rose 0.4%, trimming gains of more than 1% it saw when the session kicked off. The Nasdaq 100 jumped 0.2%. The 10-year

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What’s Next for Five of 2024’s Most Dramatic Tech Stock Stories

(Bloomberg) -- Tech investors will remember 2024 as a year in which the artificial intelligence trade gained even more steam and giants like Nvidia Corp. and Meta Platforms Inc. carried the S&P 500 for the second time in a row.Most Read from BloombergNYPD Car Chases Are Becoming More Frequent — and More DangerousDakar’s Air Quality Plummets as Saharan Dust Descends on SenegalBut beyond the biggest tech names, there were plenty of other interesting trades. Heavy spending on AI by tech behemoths h

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Dow Opens Sharply Higher as Markets Rebound From Fed Selloff

The stock market on Thursday looked to stage a rebound a day after the Federal Reserve’s hawkish cut sent stocks and bonds reeling. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 372 points, or 0.9%. The Nasdaq Composite was up 1.1%.

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Wall Street Dives on Less Dovish Fed: 5 ETF Zones That Win

A bloodbath in the US stocks after the Fed's rate-cut shift view leads to smooth trading in a few corners of the ETF investing world.

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Stock Market News for Dec 19, 2024

Wall Street closed lower on Wednesday in a broad-based decline.

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Fed Signals Fewer Rate Cuts in 2025: 4 Low-Beta Staples Stocks to Buy

Consumer staple stocks like TSN, UNFI, INGR and CLX that belong to the defensive space are a safe bet during times of market volatility.

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1 No-Brainer S&P 500 Index Fund to Buy Right Now for Less Than $1,000

The S&P 500 is a broad index that tracks the share performance of 500 large and profitable American businesses. A key way to gain exposure to this benchmark for your own portfolio is to buy an index fund. There are many choices of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), but I believe the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NASDAQMUTFUND: VFIAX) is a no-brainer S&P 500 index fund to buy right now.

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Boeing Stock Seen as a ‘Dog of the Dow’ for 2025. That’s Bullish.

TD Cowen transferred coverage of Boeing stock among its analysts. That resulted in a $10 bump to the target price to $200 and a continued Buy rating.

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