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Heightened uncertainty, economic growth: Market takeaways

Yahoo Finance Markets Reporter Josh Schafer breaks down today's key market (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) trends, highlighting stronger-than-expected economic growth and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's press conference remarks, which unveiled significant market uncertainty. 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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Dow snaps 10-day losing streak, Nasdaq and S&P 500 tick lower

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) snaps its ten-day losing streak by closing Thursday's session just 0.04% higher, while the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) and S&P 500 (^GSPC) move lower by nearly 10% a piece. Market Domination Overtime's Julie Hyman and Yahoo Finance markets and data editor Jared Blikre review market performances following the Federal Reserve's latest round of interest rate cuts on Thursday, including the latest moves in the bond market (^TYX, ^TNX, ^FVX), the US dollar (DX-Y.NYB), and bitcoin (BTC-USD). 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.

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Where investors are finding safety from volatility, rate cuts

The Russell 2000 small cap index (^RUT) saw its biggest decline since 2020 following the Federal Reserve's hawkish pivot, now signaling fewer interest rate cuts planned for 2025. Concerns are now arising around small-cap stocks and whether the asset class still functions as an investor safe haven from volatility. Envestnet Solutions Co-Chief investment officer Dana D'Auria joins Morning Brief hosts Seana Smith and Brad Smith to talk about small-cap stocks' interest rate sensitivity, calling the category a "tough play" while maneuvering through its own volatility.  Investors seeking out a safe haven could turn to tech stocks for a more defensive route, D'Auria suggests, though warns about the sector's heavy concentration in the market. "It's really hard to be very far from Big Tech. So I think plowing even more money into Big Tech, kind of exacerbates that concentration issue for you. If you know, the traditional place to sort of sit in the markets, if you want a little bit of padding is something more like defensive, true, defensive, which would be quality indicators" and low volatility indicators. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here. This post was written by Josh Lynch.

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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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Stocks will see 'increased volatility' in early 2025: Strategist

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points in their final meeting of 2024, but markets sold off after the central bank officials projected only two rate cuts for 2025. BMO Private Wealth chief market strategist Carol Schleif joined Morning Brief to analyze the implications. Schleif says during Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's press conference, "he tried repeatedly" to emphasize the economy's strength. With the economy still robust, "inflation doesn't come down as fast as they thought," Schleif adds. She explains that the Fed's "slow and cautious approach" aims to "position themselves to absorb potential policy changes coming in." Looking ahead, she expects "pretty dramatically increased volatility" in early 2025. Schleif recommends investors maintain diversified portfolios with short-term fixed income (^TYX, ^TNX, ^FVX) to "act as ballast." Her preferred sectors include technology, industrials, biotechnology, and financials. 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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Jerome Powell makes clear the Fed is already thinking about life under Trump

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted Wednesday that the economic policies of President-elect Donald Trump are starting to become top of mind for the central bank.

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Pinterest, Inc. (PINS) Among Billionaire Paul Singer’s Top Long-Term Stock Picks

We recently published a list of Billionaire Paul Singer’s Top 12 Long-Term Stock Picks. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:PINS) stands against other Billionaire Paul Singer’s long-term stock picks. The world’s “most feared investor,” Paul Singer, needs no introduction. He has built a reputation on Wall […]

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Asian Stocks Slip Ahead of Key US Inflation Data: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks declined and the dollar rose as investors awaited the release of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge for fresh clues about its policy outlook.Most Read from BloombergNew York City’s Historic Preservation Movement Is Having a Midlife CrisisNYPD Car Chases Are Becoming More Frequent — and More DangerousDakar’s Air Quality Plummets as Saharan Dust Descends on SenegalA key gauge of regional shares fell 0.2% early Friday, with losses in Australia and South Kore

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MicroStrategy Stock’s Momentum Is Fading Fast. A S&P 500 Addition Seems Unlikely.

MicroStrategy’s stock premium to its Bitcoin holdings has been shrinking, which could continue to trouble the company.

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Here’s What Fueled Japan’s Finance-Led Stock Gain in 2024

(Bloomberg) -- This year’s equity rally in Japan has laid the groundwork for more potential gains in 2025, on tailwinds from the gradual normalization of monetary policy and a surge in activist investment. Most Read from BloombergNew York City’s Historic Preservation Movement Is Having a Midlife CrisisNYPD Car Chases Are Becoming More Frequent — and More DangerousDakar’s Air Quality Plummets as Saharan Dust Descends on SenegalThe country’s benchmark Topix and Nikkei 225 Stock Average both reache

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Shell (SHEL) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know

In the closing of the recent trading day, Shell (SHEL) stood at $60.78, denoting a +0.25% change from the preceding trading day.

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Why Investors Were Eager to Climb Aboard American Express Today

Storied credit card giant American Express (NYSE: AXP) rode the express train to profit on Thursday. On news of several analyst price target increases, the company's stock zoomed almost 2% higher on the day. What helped was that not one, not two, but three analysts upped their fair value assessments of AmEx stock.

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Twilio (TWLO) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know

In the latest trading session, Twilio (TWLO) closed at $106.03, marking a +0.54% move from the previous day.

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Sunoco LP (SUN) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for Investors

Sunoco LP (SUN) closed the most recent trading day at $51.07, moving +0.41% from the previous trading session.

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Allegheny Technologies (ATI) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know

Allegheny Technologies (ATI) concluded the recent trading session at $54.23, signifying a +0.04% move from its prior day's close.

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Sony (SONY) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know

The latest trading day saw Sony (SONY) settling at $20.66, representing a -1.2% change from its previous close.

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Dorian LPG (LPG) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note

In the most recent trading session, Dorian LPG (LPG) closed at $23.17, indicating a -0.64% shift from the previous trading day.

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Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR) Flat As Market Sinks: What You Should Know

In the closing of the recent trading day, Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR) stood at $173.79, denoting no change from the preceding trading day.

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Fortinet (FTNT) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts

Fortinet (FTNT) reachead $94.85 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.6% change compared to its last close.

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Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note

Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) closed the most recent trading day at $30.53, moving +0.26% from the previous trading session.

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