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December jobs report has Wall Street starting to talk about rate hikes in 2025

A hot December jobs report, combined with a murky inflation outlook for 2025, has some economists debating if the Federal Reserve may need to hike interest rates again.

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Jobs data sparks Fed rate hike fears: Market Takeaways

The December jobs report came in far above expectations, showing an addition of 256,000 jobs. Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre analyzes three key market trends following the release: potential Federal Reserve rate hikes, rising bond yields (^TNX, ^TYX, ^FVX) and US dollar (DX=F, DX-Y.NYB) strength, and investors seeking inflation hedges through commodities and cryptocurrencies. He also discusses how gold futures (GC=F) and bitcoin (BTC-USD) are responding to inflation risks. 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

Yahoo Finance Video 22 hours ago

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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq sink in response to strong labor data

All three of the US market averages (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) fell by over 1.5% each — the Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones Industrial Average both declined by 1.63% — in response to December's jobs data reported this morning. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported an addition of 256,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in the month. Market Domination Overtime's Julie Hyman and Yahoo Finance markets and data editor Jared Blikre recap the day's market performance and movements in the bond yields (^TYX, ^TNX, ^FVX), as Wall Street takes in the latest labor print and what it may signal about the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies in 2025. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime here. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

Yahoo Finance Video 23 hours ago

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Is Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ:AUR) Mirroring Wall Street Downturn?

We recently published a list of 10 Companies Mirror Wall Street Downturn. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:AUR) stands against other companies mirroring Wall Street downturn. Wall Street’s main indices finished the shortened trading week in the negative territory, dampened by labor market data that […]

Insider Monkey 1 hour ago

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Did PENN Entertainment (PENN) Close Shortened Trading Week Higher?

We recently published a list of 10 Firms Close Shortened Trading Week Higher. In this article, we are going to take a look at where PENN Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PENN) stands against other firms close shortened trading week higher. Wall Street’s main indices ended the shortened trading week in the red territory on Friday after labor […]

Insider Monkey 2 hours ago

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Did Royalty Pharma (RPRX) Close Shortened Trading Week Higher?

We recently published a list of 10 Firms Close Shortened Trading Week Higher. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) stands against other firms close shortened trading week higher. Wall Street’s main indices ended the shortened trading week in the red territory on Friday after labor […]

Insider Monkey 2 hours ago

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Did IREN Ltd. (IREN) Close Shortened Trading Week Higher?

We recently published a list of 10 Firms Close Shortened Trading Week Higher. In this article, we are going to take a look at where IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) stands against other firms close shortened trading week higher. Wall Street’s main indices ended the shortened trading week in the red territory on Friday after labor market […]

Insider Monkey 2 hours ago

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All It Takes Is $1,000 Invested in Each of These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Generate $112 in Passive Income in 2025

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP), Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI), and Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) all have compelling valuations and yield over 3%. Investing $1,000 in each stock should generate about $112 in passive income in 2025 based on the yield of each stock at the time of this writing. ConocoPhillips is the largest U.S.-based independent exploration and production company by market cap.

Motley Fool 4 hours ago

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Better Warren Buffett Stock: Chevron vs. American Express

When they do that with Warren Buffett's portfolio of stocks, owned within his investment vehicle Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B), they'll find a collection of iconic companies. Two that present very different investment propositions today are American Express (NYSE: AXP) and Chevron (NYSE: CVX). While these two companies are very different, that dichotomy might be the biggest selling point for Chevron.

Motley Fool 4 hours ago

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Bonds hammer Fed rate cut bets as inflation greets Trump White House

Consumer-based inflation expectations are running at the highest levels since 2008.

TheStreet 4 hours ago

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Dave Ramsey: Take Social Security at Age 62, but Only If You Do This With Each Check

It's safe to say that financial guru Dave Ramsey isn't a big fan of Social Security, having called the program a "stupid thing" and "mathematical disaster" that "robbed" him of money for decades....

GOBankingRates 4 hours ago

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Wall Street veteran fund manager unveils market forecast for 2025

A Wall Street veteran reveals his markets and economic outlook for 2025.

TheStreet 5 hours ago

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The Best S&P 500 ETF to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

If you've got $1,000 to invest right now, there are some very good reasons that money should go into an ETF that tracks the S&P 500. Here's why and which S&P 500 ETF is one of the best to own. Billionaire investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett has just two S&P 500 ETFs in his company's $325 billion investment portfolio, and the largest one is the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO).

Motley Fool 6 hours ago

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US Stock Market Faces Reality Check in High-Bar Earning Season

(Bloomberg) -- The US stock market’s strongest two-year rally since the dot-com bubble is heading into its next big test as companies start releasing quarterly earnings, providing a major gut check on whether valuations have outrun the underlying reality. Most Read from BloombergWhat Robotaxis Brought San FranciscoA Blueprint for Better Bike LanesAmbitious High-Speed Rail Plans Advance in the Baltic RegionNYC Condo Owners May Bear Costs of Landmark Green Building LawDutch Central Bank Restores A

Bloomberg 8 hours ago

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Will Meta's Artificial Intelligence Agents Be a Game Changer in 2025?

In 2025, generative artificial intelligence (AI) models will become much more useful because many of the companies involved with building them have started to develop agentic AI. While generative AI can be a useful tool on its own, these agents can do things autonomously, providing immense value to their users. One company leading the way in this field is Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), which powers its agents with its Cicero technology.

Motley Fool 8 hours ago

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2 High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Buy to Generate Passive Income

It can be a little dispiriting to be a dividend investor today, given that the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has a tiny 1.2% yield. Two of the best ways right now are the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) and the SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF (NYSEMKT: SPYD). Why is the S&P 500's yield so low?

Motley Fool 9 hours ago

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1 Top Vanguard Fund That Could Turn $350 a Month Into $1 Million

If you're able to put aside $350 per month on a regular basis, I can show you how that goal can be attainable over the long run without having to put your money into risky investments. Especially when investing for the long term, it's important to try to find a good balance between safety and growth. There is no shortage of potentially alluring investment strategies out there, some of which may involve the latest investing themes or crypto stocks, but they often carry significant risks.

Motley Fool 9 hours ago

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The S&P 500 Just Did Something for Only the Fourth Time in 96 Years -- and Its Historic Significance Can't Be Overlooked

When things seem too good to be true on Wall Street, they often are.

Motley Fool 10 hours ago

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History Says the Nasdaq Could Soar Again in 2025: 1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock-Split Stock to Buy Before That Happens

Following a solid couple of years in 2023 and 2024, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Nasdaq Composite index fly higher in the new year. It could grow due to several factors, such as strong economic growth in the U.S., controlled inflation, higher consumer spending, and the growing adoption of disruptive technology trends such as artificial intelligence (AI). The index gained 34% in 2024 following a 43% jump in 2023.

Motley Fool 10 hours ago

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Warren Buffett Owns 2 S&P 500 Index Funds. They Could Soar 153%, According to a Top Wall Street Analyst

Warren Buffett is the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, a holding company with a $296 billion portfolio of publicly traded stocks and securities, in addition to several wholly owned subsidiaries. It also has a $325 billion pile of cash, which Buffett and his team can deploy when they find new opportunities. Since Buffett became CEO in 1965, Berkshire stock has delivered a compound annual return of 19.8%, crushing the average annual gain of 10.4% in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) over the same period.

Motley Fool 11 hours ago

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