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벤징가 독자들은 2024년을 마감하고 2025년을 시작하는 산타 클로스 랠리가 있을 경우 어떤 매그니피센트 7 주식이 가장 좋은 실적을 낼 수 있을지 투표했다. 무슨 일이 있었나: 대부분의 매그니피센트 7 주식들은 2024년 연초부터 현재까지 S&amp;P 500을 초과 성과를 보였다. 연말을 마감하는 거래일이 얼마 남지 않은 상황에서, 투자자들이 가장 궁금해하는 질문 중 하나는 산타 클로스 랠리가 있을지 여부이다.

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Benzinga readers pick which Magnificent 7 stock could have the best performance if there is a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/santa-claus-rally"> Santa Claus rally</a> to close 2024 and kickstart 2025.
What Happened: The majority of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magnificent-seven">Magnificent 7 stocks </a>have outperformed the S&amp;P 500 year-to-date in 2024. With a limited number of trading days left to close out the year, one last question on the mind of investors is whether there will be a Santa Claus rally.
The term &#8220;Santa Claus rally&#8221; was first used by Yale Hirsch in 1972 in the Stock Trader's Almanac. The term is associated with the last five trading days of a year and the first two days of the following year.
Check This Out: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/12/42625025/santa-claus-rally-in-2024-poll-shows-investors-split-on-end-of-year-returns-57-say-this">Santa Claus Rally In 2024? Poll Shows Investors Split On End Of Year Returns, 57% Say This…</a>
Combine the Santa Claus rally potential and the Magnificent 7 outperformance in 2024, and you have the latest Benzinga poll.
"Which Magnificent 7 stock will do the best if there's a Santa Rally?" Benzinga asked.
The results were:
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<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): 28%</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>): 25%</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): 17%</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>): 9%</li>
<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>): 9%</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>): 7%</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): 5%</li>
</ul>
Nvidia was the winner of the poll with more than one-fourth of the vote, which comes as the stock is the top performer among the Mag 7 stocks for year-to-date and five-year gains. Trailing Nvidia was Tesla, with exactly one-fourth of the vote.
Amazon also received a double-digit percentage ranking third at 17%. The other Mag 7 stocks had much smaller percentages in the poll.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42143676/which-magnificent-7-stock-should-doj-target-next-benzinga-poll-finds-over-50-say">Which Magnificent 7 Stock Should DOJ Target Next? Benzinga Poll Finds Over 50% Say&#8230;</a>
Why It's Important: The expectation for a Santa Claus Rally comes with major stock market indexes enjoying a strong 2024 and could add to their year-to-date gains.
Here are the current year-to-date returns of three of the largest market index ETFs.
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<li>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>): +23.8%</li>
<li>Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>): +28.1%</li>
<li>SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>): +12.7%</li>
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For comparison, here are the year-to-date returns of the Magnificent 7 stocks:
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<li>Nvidia: +177.8%</li>
<li>Tesla: +77.4%</li>
<li>Meta Platforms: +72.9%</li>
<li>Amazon: +49.8%</li>
<li>Alphabet: +38.3%</li>
<li>Apple: +35.8%</li>
<li>Microsoft: +18.7%</li>
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Nvidia has significantly outperformed the S&amp;P 500 and other major indexes and also the other Magnificent 7 stocks. The Benzinga poll shows that readers think Nvidia could go out on a high note in 2024 and kick 2025 off with a bang if there is a Santa Claus rally.
Only Microsoft trails the S&amp;P 500 and Invesco QQQ Trust year-to-date returns in 2024, showing the strength of the Magnificent 7 stocks this year. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/42121665/could-another-magnificent-7-stock-beat-nvidia-in-2025-poll-says-not-likely-27-pick-this-potential-winner">A recent Benzinga poll</a> asked if any Magnificent 7 stocks could beat Nvidia for stock returns in 2025. The results were:
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<li>None – Nvidia will dominate: 48%</li>
<li>Tesla: 27%</li>
<li>Amazon: 8%</li>
<li>Meta: 7%</li>
<li>Alphabet: 6%</li>
<li>Microsoft: 3%</li>
<li>Apple: 2%</li>
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The poll found the near-majority predicting Nvidia will have the strongest growth in 2025 and dominate the Magnificent 7 stocks once again.
Based on the recent polls, Benzinga readers don't expect the gains for Nvidia to stop anytime soon and a Santa Claus rally could accelerate the company's potential 2025 gains.
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The study was conducted by Benzinga from Dec. 18 through Dec. 19, 2024, and included the responses of a diverse population of adults 18 or older. Opting into the survey was completely voluntary, with no incentives offered to potential respondents. The study reflects results from 169 adults.
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Which Magnificent 7 Stock Will Do Best In Santa Claus Rally? Tesla Edged Out As 28% Select…

Risk sentiment returned to Wall Street on Friday, revitalized by softer-than-expected November inflation data leading to a strong market rebound following the selloff triggered by the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42615908/feds-preferred-inflation-gauge-falls-more-than-expected-markets-breathe-sigh-of-relief">Federal Reserve&#8217;s recent meeting.</a>
The Personal Consumption Expenditure price index rose 2.4% year-over-year in November, falling short of the 2.5% increase forecasted. The core PCE, a key gauge closely watched by the Fed, also missed expectations, rising 2.8% compared to the anticipated 2.9%.
By midday Friday, all major indices were in rally mode, with broad-based gains across sectors. In the S&amp;P 500, 480 companies traded higher, and every sector advanced as investors welcomed the reprieve in inflationary pressures.
The real estate sector led the charge, rebounding sharply after being hit hardest in the aftermath of the Fed meeting. Small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 also posted robust gains, powered by a strong recovery in regional banks.
The travel industry soared, driven by upbeat earnings and optimistic guidance from Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>), which fueled enthusiasm across the sector. The cruise line rose by 6%, eyeing the highest close since October 2021. 
In the bond market, yields dropped by approximately 5 basis points across the curve, boosting Treasury prices. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) gained nearly 1%, recovering some ground after a 3% slide over the previous two sessions. The dollar softened, declining 0.6%, while gold gained over 1%. 
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) attracted dip buyers after plunging to $92,118. Although the cryptocurrency pared its daily losses, it remains on track for its worst weekly performance in four months.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,853.53</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,934.51</td>
<td>1.1%</td>
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<td>2,246.04</td>
<td>1.1%</td>
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<td>21,339.90</td>
<td>1.1%</td>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1.1% to $592.31.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 1.2% to $429.61.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) edged 1.4% higher to $521.53.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) soared 1.2% to $222.59.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) outperformed, up by 2.3%; the&nbsp;Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) lagged, up 0.6%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<li>Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) plummeted 17%, marking its worst single-day drop since April 2002. after disappointing weight-loss trial data for<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42623343/exclusive-weight-loss-market-experts-scoop-up-novo-nordisk-stock-after-worst-drop-since-2002-following-drug-trial-miss"> its obesity drug, CagriSema.</a></li>
<li>Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) rallied over 8% as analysts at OTR Research raised the stock rating from Negative to Mixed.</li>
<li>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) also rallied over 6% in reaction to Carnival Cruise&#8217;s upbeat results. Other travel-related companies seeing strong gains Friday included Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), up 3.9%, Hyatt Hotels Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/H#NYSE">H</a>), up 3.4%, and Royal Caribbean Cruise Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), up 3.6%.</li>
<li>Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) fell 1.2% in reaction to its latest quarterly results and FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) inched 0.6% higher. </li>
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Wall Street Rallies On Soft Inflation Data, Bonds Rebound, Travel Stocks Surge: What's Driving Markets Friday?

With a limited number of trading days left to close out the 2024 year, one last question on the mind of investors is whether there will be a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42547783/santa-claus-rally-is-facing-some-indigestion-says-ubs-expert-the-market-is-basically-taking-a-little-bit-of-a-probably-well-needed-pause">Santa Claus rally.</a>
Here's a look at what Benzinga readers said in a new poll.
What Happened: The term<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/santa-claus-rally"> Santa Claus rally </a>was first used by Yale Hirsch in 1972 in the Stock Trader's Almanac.
The term is <a href="https://www.stocktradersalmanac.com/Alert/20220104.aspx">associated </a>with the last five trading days of a year and the first two days of the following year and often see higher prices for numerous reasons.
This time of the year includes year-end portfolio rebalancing, holiday sales data and optimism for the new year ahead, which can often lead to strong returns for major stock market indexes.
"Do you think there will be a Santa Rally this year," Benzinga recently asked readers.
The results were:
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<li>Yes, I expect a rally: 57%</li>
<li>No, I don't think so: 43%</li>
</ul>
The poll was fairly evenly split with the majority saying they expect a Santa Claus rally to end 2024 and kick-start 2025.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42259188/tech-stocks-set-for-strong-santa-rally-as-wall-street-looks-for-an-end-to-regulatory-spider-web-in-the-trump-era-says-dan-ives">Tech Stocks Set For Strong Santa Rally As Wall Street Looks For An End To &#8216;Regulatory Spider Web&#8217; In The Trump Era, Says Dan Ives</a>
Why It's Important: The expectation for a Santa Claus rally comes with major stock market indexes enjoying a strong 2024 and could add to their year-to-date gains.
Here are the current year-to-date returns of three of the largest market index ETFs.
<ul>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>): +23.8%</li>
<li>Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>): +28.1%</li>
<li>SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>): +12.7%</li>
</ul>
Data from the Stock Trader's Almanac found that from 1950 through 2022 a Santa Claus rally occurred 58 times, or 79.4% of the time. The average gain in the S&amp;P 500 during the Santa Clause rally those years was 1.4%.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42352997/santa-rally-here-are-10-sp-500-stocks-that-historically-outperformed-in-decembers-second-half">Benzinga recently shared</a> that data from LPL Financial showed that December is the second-best month for S&amp;P 500 returns since 1950, with an average return of 1.6%. December trails only November since 1950, with an average S&amp;P 500 return of 1.8%. The strong December returns are often weighted to the second half of the month. 
While many people will get presents to celebrate the Christmas holiday, investors could get the gift of higher stock prices based on historical returns and the Benzinga reader poll.
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The study was conducted by Benzinga from Dec. 18 through Dec. 19, 2024, and included the responses of a diverse population of adults 18 or older. Opting into the survey was completely voluntary, with no incentives offered to potential respondents. The study reflects results from 241 adults.

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Santa Claus Rally In 2024? Poll Shows Investors Split On End Of Year Returns, 57% Say This…

Markets saw a brief reprieve Friday as the Federal Reserve&#8217;s preferred inflation gauge came in below expectations, tempering concerns of mounting volatility after this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42615908/feds-preferred-inflation-gauge-falls-more-than-expected-markets-breathe-sigh-of-relief">week's hawkish policy pivot.</a>
The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rose 2.4% year-over-year in November, missing the 2.5% forecast. On a monthly basis, the gauge slowed to 0.1%, down from 0.2% in October and below projections for steady growth.
Core PCE, which excludes food and energy, remained at 2.8% annually, slightly under the 2.9% estimate. The monthly core reading also decelerated to 0.1% from 0.3%, undershooting the 0.2% forecast.
Even with Friday's softer inflation print, traders seemed hesitant to enter a buy-everything mode after the sharp volatility seen earlier this week. 
The slightly tempered reaction suggests a degree of caution remains entrenched among investors as they assess the Fed's hawkish tone.
New York Fed President John Williams, interviewed by CNBC, reiterated that &#8220;monetary policy continues to be restrictive.&#8221; 
Williams described the recent inflation data as &#8220;encouraging news,&#8221; highlighting further disinflation progress. Yet, he indicated that &#8220;we&#8217;re still not to our 2% goal&#8221; and reaffirmed the Fed's commitment to achieving that target.
&#8220;I think the economy is a good place and most importantly for me, monetary policy is well positioned,&#8221; he added. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Stock Market Adds Some Gains, Yet &#8220;Don&#8217;t Fight The Fed&#8221; Remains The Mantra</h1>
U.S. equity markets saw modest gains following November&#8217;s softer-than-expected inflation data, as investor caution lingered after the Federal Reserve's hawkish policy shift earlier this week.
<ul>
<li>S&amp;P 500: The broader market index — as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) — edged up from 5,800 to 5,840 by 9:50 a.m. in New York, down by 0.4% for the day.</li>
<li>Dow Jones: The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) gained 0.4% after the release.</li>
<li>Nasdaq 100: Tech stocks fared better, with the Nasdaq QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) adding 0.6% and recovering from steeper pre-market declines.</li>
<li>Real estate was the strongest-performing sector, with the Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNQ#NYSE">VNQ</a>) rising by 1.1%. </li>
<li>Russell 2000: Small-cap stocks showed the largest rebound, with the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) up by 0.1%. </li>
<li>The SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>) witnessed a 0.8% rally. </li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Treasury Yields Ease, Dollar Falls And Gold Rebounds</h1>
Bond markets saw some relief as Treasury yields fell following several days of sharp increases. 
The yield on the 30-year Treasury bond dropped five basis points to 4.70%, lifting the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) by 0.8%. This marks a partial recovery after the ETF plunged more than 3% over the previous two sessions.
Yields on shorter-dated two-year Treasury notes fell by seven basis points.
The U.S. dollar index — as tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) — weakened by 0.3%.
Gold prices rose, as the precious metal benefited from lower Treasury yields and the declining dollar. The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) increased by 0.7%.
In the cryptocurrency market, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NYSE">IBIT</a>) trimmed premarket losses to 0.9%, as the largest cryptocurrency surged back above $95,000 levels. 
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Market Volatility Halts On Soft Inflation Data, Yet Traders Remain Wary Of Fighting The Fed: 10 ETFs Moving Friday

U.S. stock markets could benefit from fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 despite recent volatility, according to Fundstrat&#8216;s head of research Tom Lee, who sees the Federal Reserve&#8217;s hawkish stance as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42599089/us-stocks-edge-up-micron-suffers-worst-day-since-march-2020-bond-yields-surge-whats-driving-markets-thursday">potentially beneficial for investors</a>.
What Happened: &#8220;The fewer cuts [the Fed does] in 2025, it actually is better for this bull market because it provides a lot of future ammunition to protect the economy,&#8221; Lee said on Thursday, according to Fundstrat.
The comments followed a tumultuous period in markets, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average as tracked by the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) struggling through its longest losing streak since 1974 and the S&amp;P 500 tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), suffering its steepest one-day <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42567950/jim-cramer-warns-of-incredible-panic-as-jerome-powells-cautious-rate-cuts-send-us-stocks-into-freefall">decline since September 2022</a>.
The selloff was triggered after the Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points to 4.25%-4.5% but signaled just two rate cuts for 2025, down from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42599089/us-stocks-edge-up-micron-suffers-worst-day-since-march-2020-bond-yields-surge-whats-driving-markets-thursday">four projected in September</a>.
The central bank&#8217;s shift rattled investors who had been counting on more aggressive rate cuts. However, recent economic data continues to show resilience, with third-quarter GDP growth revised upward to 3.1% and weekly jobless claims falling to 220,000, below expectations of 230,000.
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Why It Matters: &#8220;I know yesterday&#8217;s pullback was really painful, but to us, the fundamentals supporting stocks are intact,&#8221; Lee said. He suggested that recent market declines might be driven by panicked investors selling out of momentum trades as the year ends.
The hawkish Fed outlook has particularly impacted the bond market, with 30-year Treasury yields climbing to 4.75%. Despite these headwinds, Lee maintains a bullish stance, recommending investors &#8220;buy the dip.&#8221;
Wharton Professor Emeritus Jeremy Siegel offered a similar perspective, calling the market&#8217;s reaction a &#8220;healthy&#8221; reality check after what he described as &#8220;overly optimistic&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42570219/whartons-jeremy-siegel-calls-stock-sell-off-a-healthy-reality-check-market-was-overly-optimistic">expectations for rate cuts</a>.
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Tom Lee Explains Why 'Fewer Cuts In 2025' Could Boost The Market, Urges Investors To 'Buy The Dip' Amid Recent Volatility

The day after a volatile Federal Reserve meeting, Wall Street grappled with the stark reality of Fed Chair <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/jerome-powell">Jerome Powell</a>&#8216;s cautious tone on cutting interest rates in 2024. The message left investors weighing the impact of higher-for-longer interest rates amid<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42585715/us-gdp-upwardly-revised-to-31-in-q3-jobless-claims-drop-more-than-expected-treasury-yields-hit-7-month-highs"> a still-resilient economy.</a>
Despite the hawkish undertones, stocks managed to stabilize, with major indices posting modest gains as dip-buyers emerged.
The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.5%, recovering from a steep 3% selloff on Wednesday—its worst one-day drop since September 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.4%, attempting to break a staggering 10-day losing streak, its longest since 1974, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 edged 0.3% higher. 
While equities regained some ground, market conviction remains tepid as investors brace for Friday's release of the November inflation report, a critical data point for the Federal Reserve&#8217;s future policy decisions. The report could either reaffirm the Fed's hawkish stance or inject hope for an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42598354/wall-street-pins-hopes-on-fridays-crucial-fed-inflation-report-yet-a-miracle-is-needed-to-shift-the-narrative">lower-than-expected data.</a>
Thursday's economic data continued to underscore the resilience of the U.S. economy. Third-quarter GDP growth was upwardly revised from 2.8% to 3.1%, amid strong consumer spending. Weekly jobless claims fell to 220,000 last week, below forecasts of 230,000, signaling a still-tight labor market.
The bond market extended its selloff, with longer-dated Treasuries taking the biggest hit. Fixed-income investors remain under pressure, exacerbated by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42594797/trump-wants-to-get-rid-of-the-debt-ceiling-30-year-treasury-bonds-fall-to-2024-lows-stocks-cut-gains">recent comments from Donald Trump,</a> who floated the idea of eliminating the U.S. debt ceiling entirely—a development that could upend Treasury market dynamics.
In currency markets, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) rose 0.2%, hitting its highest level since November 2022, supported by robust economic data.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) remained flat at $100,000, following Wednesday&#8217;s 5.6% plunge.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices</h3>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,903.81</td>
<td>0.5%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,511.46</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,278.46</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,228.69</td>
<td>-0.1%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:10 p.m. ET </figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent121924&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.5% to $589.79.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.5% to $426.40.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) edged 0.3% up to $517.89.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) stalled at $220.70. </li>
<li>The&nbsp;Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) outperformed, up by 1%; the&nbsp;Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) lagged, down 0.6%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) plummeted over 16% after a weaker-than-expected guidance for fiscal 2025, eyeing the worst 1-day drop since March 2020. </li>
<li>Accenture plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) rallied over 6% in reaction to stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings included Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRI#NYSE">DRI</a>) up 15%, Cintas Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTAS#NASDAQ">CTAS</a>) down 10%, Paychex Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYX#NASDAQ">PAYX</a>), up 2.5%, ConAgra Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>), down 2%, FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDS#NYSE">FDS</a>) up 3.3%, CarMax Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>), up 4.3%, and Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LW#NYSE">LW</a>), down 23%. </li>
<li>Major companies slated to report their earnings after the close include FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) and Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>). </li>
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US Stocks Edge Up, Micron Suffers Worst Day Since March 2020, Bond Yields Surge: What's Driving Thursday's  Markets?

If markets hope to recover from the sharp sell-off triggered by the Federal Reserve&#8217;s December meeting, Friday's release of the Personal Consumption Expenditure price index — widely regarded as the Fed&#8217;s preferred inflation measure — will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">play a crucial role. </a>
Unfortunately for investors, the outlook is far from reassuring.
Scheduled for release at 8:30 a.m. ET Friday, economists expect the PCE price index to climb to 2.5% year-over-year in November 2024, up from 2.3% in October. This would mark the second consecutive monthly acceleration in the headline figure.
On a monthly basis, the index is projected to increase by 0.2%, maintaining the same pace as the prior two months. If realized, this would indicate that price pressures over the past three months are growing at an annualized rate of 2.4%, exceeding the Federal Reserve's 2% inflation target. 
Core PCE, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, is forecasted to rise slightly from 2.8% to 2.9% year-over-year in November. This would also represent a second consecutive increase, signaling persistent inflationary pressures in the underlying components of the economy.
On a monthly basis, Core PCE is expected to decelerate, rising by 0.2%, down from 0.3% in October.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fed's Revised Inflation Narrative, Hawkish Language</h3>
The Federal Reserve's updated inflation projections unveiled Wednesday painted a hotter-than-expected picture for 2025. Policymakers now anticipate headline PCE inflation at 2.5% next year, up from the 2.1% forecast in September.
Similarly, core PCE inflation is projected to hit 2.5%, compared to the prior estimate of 2.2%.
This upward revision underpinned the Fed's hawkish tone during its policy meeting. 
Officials signaled a cautious approach to rate cuts, forecasting just two rate reductions in 2025, a sharp downgrade from the four cuts previously projected.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell reinforced this message during the post-meeting press conference, stressing the need to avoid premature policy easing.
&#8220;From here it's a new phase and we're going to be cautious about further cuts,&#8221; Powell said. 
The Fed chair didn&#8217;t rule out the possibility of an interest rate hike next year. "You don't rule things completely in or out in this world. That doesn't appear to be a likely outcome," he said.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Implications: Crucial Inflation Test</h3>
Recent inflation data has sent worrying signals to markets.
While last week's Consumer Price Index rose as expected, the hotter-than-predicted Producer Price Index raised concerns about potential upward momentum in prices.
Friday's PCE report could tip the scales, either bolstering the Fed's cautious stance or providing investors with reasons for optimism.
Bank of America's latest forecast sees core PCE rising by 0.1% month-over-month in November, slightly below consensus expectations. A 0.1% increase would offer the Fed a welcome reprieve following two consecutive 0.3% monthly gains, though it would leave the year-over-year rate unchanged at 2.8%.
"If correct, it would be a relief and make us less worried about the recent trajectory of inflation," said Bank of America economist Aditya Bhave. 
While progress on inflation has stalled above the Fed's target, the latest trends do not suggest a significant reacceleration is underway, the economist said. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How Markets Could React</h3>
A lower-than-expected PCE report could offer relief to equity markets, helping reverse some of the steep losses sustained in the aftermath of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s hawkish December meeting. 
Conversely, any confirmation of persistent inflation, or worse, an upside surprise, may extend the pain for investors.
The S&amp;P 500 index, represented by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), dropped 3% on Wednesday following the Fed meeting, logging its worst single-day decline since September 2022.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.6%, extending losses for the tenth straight session, the longest negative streak since 1974. The index is tracked by the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>).
Tech stocks — also tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) — fell even more, down 3.6%.
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Wall Street Pins Hopes On Friday's Crucial Fed Inflation Report: Miracle Needed To Shift Narrative

Major indexes are higher following US GDP and jobless claims data.

The U.S. stock market experienced a severe selloff Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell&#8216;s comments triggered what CNBC&#8217;s Jim Cramer described as &#8220;incredible panic&#8221; in the markets.
What Happened: &#8220;People throwing away good and bad. Typical index fund behavior,&#8221; Cramer wrote on X, specifically highlighting concerns about small-cap stocks&#8217; performance. &#8220;And all of those people who loved the Small Caps (the Russell 2000?) now what??&#8221;
The market reaction came after Powell announced a 25-basis-point rate cut to 4.25%-4.5%, while signaling only two potential rate cuts in 2025 – fewer than the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/12/42561549/fed-slashes-interest-rates-by-0-25-as-predicted-december-dot-plot-flags-only-2-potential-cuts-in-2025">four projected in September</a>.
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&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1869487562500497413?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The selloff was broad and deep, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, as tracked by the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) plunging 2.48% to close at 42,326, marking its worst one-day drop since September 2022. 
The S&amp;P 500 index — tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 2.9% to 5,872, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100, tracked by Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), dropped 3.6% to 21,209.
Small-cap stocks, as measured by the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>), bore the brunt of the selling pressure, tumbling 4.4% to 2,231, completely erasing their post-election gains.
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Why It Matters: The &#8220;Magnificent Seven&#8221; tech stocks collectively <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/12/42564807/powell-triggers-market-carnage-vix-spikes-58-stocks-plummet-dollar-hits-2-year-highs-bitcoin-nosedives">lost over $600 billion in market value</a>, with Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) leading the decline, down 8.2%.
Powell described the Fed&#8217;s approach as entering &#8220;a new phase&#8221; for monetary policy, emphasizing a more cautious stance on future rate cuts. The Fed now projects inflation to reach 2.5% in 2025, up from its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42563299/feds-powell-shocks-markets-its-a-new-phase-were-significantly-closer-to-neutral">previous estimate of 2.1%</a>.
The market anxiety was reflected in the CBOE Volatility Index, which surged 58% to 25, while the U.S. dollar climbed to two-year highs. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell 5.32%, trading just below $100,000, and gold dropped 2.1% to $2,580 per ounce.
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Jim Cramer Warns Of 'Incredible Panic' As Jerome Powell's Hawkish Outlook Send Stocks Into Free Fall: 'People Throwing Away Good And Bad'

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell adopted a hawkish stance during his Wednesday press conference after the December Fed meeting, sparking a market bloodbath as the New York session <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42563299/feds-powell-shocks-markets-its-a-new-phase-were-significantly-closer-to-neutral">headed to the close.</a>
Although the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 0.25% to a range of 4.25%-4.5%, as widely anticipated, the updated economic projections suggest just two potential rate cuts in 2025 — down from four projected in September and fewer than the three anticipated by markets before the meeting.
Powell described the shift as &#8220;a new phase&#8221; for monetary policy, emphasizing that after 100 basis points of rate cuts in 2024, rates are now significantly closer to a neutral stance. 
Stocks tumbled across the board, the U.S. dollar soared to two-year highs and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) cratered over 5%, as investors digested the reality of a shift in the monetary policy stance by the Federal Reserve.
The CBOE Volatility Index, known as the VIX and Wall Street&#8217;s fear gauge, skyrocketed 58% to 25, reflecting a spike in investor uncertainty and heightened anxiety over the future of interest rates.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wall Street Wipeout: Major Indices Slammed</h3>
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, as tracked by the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), dropped 1,123 points, falling 2.6% to close at 42,326, marking its worst one-day drop since September 2022. Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) recorded the worst performance among blue-chip stocks, down 4.6%.
The S&amp;P 500 index — tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) — fell 178 points, down 2.9% to 5,872, also marking its worst day since September 2022. Paycom Software Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYC#NYSE">PAYC</a>) was the major laggard within the S&amp;P 500, down 10%.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100, tracked by the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), experienced an even sharper drop of 3.6%, closing at 21,209 as interest rate-sensitive technology stocks took a beating. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) tumbled 8.1%, marking the worst performance within the Nasdaq 100.
Every Magnificent Seven company ended the day in the red, collectively erasing more than $600 billion in market value on Wednesday.
Small caps in the Russell 2000 posted the steepest losses, plummeting 4.7% to 2,225. With Wednesday&#8217;s move, the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NASDAQ">IWM</a>) has fully erased the post-election rally.
All major U.S. equity sectors finished in the red. 
Consumer Discretionary stocks suffered the most, plunging 4.5%, followed by Real Estate, which dropped 4% as rising rates weigh heavily on growth-oriented and interest-rate-sensitive industries.
Technology, the largest sector by market capitalization, fell 3.2%, with chipmakers and software companies bearing the brunt of the selloff. 
Communications and Materials both declined 2.9%, while Financials dropped 3%, reflecting pressure across cyclical areas of the market.
Even traditionally defensive sectors failed to escape the selloff. Utilities and Consumer Staples fell 2.4% and 1.5%, respectively.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dollar Surges To 2-Year Highs, Hammers Gold And Bitcoin</h3>
The U.S. dollar emerged as the day's clear winner, with the dollar index (DXY), followed by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), climbing 1.2% to reach its highest level since November 2022.
As the greenback rallied, gold failed to provide a safe haven, falling 2.1% to $2,580 per ounce, while silver dropped 3.5%.
Risk-off sentiment extended into alternative assets. Bitcoin plunged 5.5%, trading just above $101,500.
During the press conference, Powell was asked whether the U.S. government should consider building a strategic reserve of Bitcoin. Powell quickly dismissed the idea, making it clear that such a move is not on the Fed&#8217;s radar.
"We're not allowed to own Bitcoin," Powell said, emphasizing the legal and structural limitations of the Federal Reserve. "The Federal Reserve Act dictates what we can own, and we're not seeking any changes to that law."
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Major indexes are lower following the Fed's rate decision.

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Major indexes are higher ahead of the Fed's decision today. The Dow is also rebounding following recent weakness.

Wall Street inched marginally higher during Wednesday morning trading in New York, with traders remaining on edge ahead of the eagerly anticipated Federal Reserve meeting scheduled for 2 p.m. ET, followed by Fed Chair Jerome Powell&#8216;s press conference <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42554114/all-eyes-on-december-fed-meeting-as-traders-await-interest-rate-projections">at 2:30 p.m. ET.</a>
The Fed is widely expected to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points to a target range of 4.25%-4.50%. Yet, the market&#8217;s reaction is likely to hinge on the updated economic projections and Powell&#8217;s commentary on future policy direction.
The semiconductor sector rebounded strongly, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) climbing 0.9% after a 1.6% dip on Tuesday. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) surged 3.6%, on track to mark its best single-day gain in a month and to snap a four-day losing streak. The jump followed Nvidia&#8217;s announcement of a new $249 Jetson computer for AI applications, significantly cheaper than its predecessor priced at $499.
In currency markets, the U.S. dollar edged 0.2% higher, with the DXY index breaking above 107, its highest level in three weeks. Treasury yields were steady, with the 10-year yield holding at 4.40% as traders awaited the Fed&#8217;s decision.
Commodities presented a mixed picture: gold slipped 0.4%, while WTI crude gained 1.2%, supported by a larger-than-expected drawdown in U.S. crude inventories.
The cryptocurrency market took a breather after recent strong gains, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) down 1.8%, trading below the $105,000 mark.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,597.75</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,063.18</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,337.19</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>22,010.91</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:10 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.2% to $605.62.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.4% to $437.08.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) held steady at $535.84.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) edged 0.2% up to $231.42.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up by 0.4%; the&nbsp;Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) lagged, down 0.4%.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
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<li>Micron Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) rose 2.4% ahead of its fiscal first-quarter earnings report. Analysts anticipate adjusted earnings of $1.76 per share on revenue of $8.7 billion for the quarter.</li>
<li>Stocks reacting to earnings reports included General Mills Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIS#NYSE">GIS</a>), down 3%; Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>), up 9.6% and Heico Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>), down 8.7%.</li>
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Stocks Inch Up Ahead Of Fed Decision, Nvidia Set To Snap Four Straight Losses, Bitcoin Slips: What's Driving Markets Wednesday?

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Benzinga Market Summary: Dow Rises Following Recent Weakness, Pharmacy Benefit Managers Rebound, Fed Rate Decision To Be Announced At 2:00 p.m.

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/dow-jones-industrial-average">Dow Jones Industrial Average</a> Index fell for the ninth consecutive day on Tuesday which is now one of its longest red streaks in decades.
What Happened: The index last saw such a streak of decline in February 1978, according to FactSet data. However, the index has seen steeper crashes in a single day as compared to the cumulative erosion it has witnessed over these nine days.
Dow Jones has fallen nearly 3.47% to 43,449.90 points over the last nine days since Dec. 4, when it was at 45,014.04 points.
According to an X post by the chief market strategist at Carson Research, Ryan Detrick, &#8220;Since 1900, I see 267 times it lost more than 3.47% in a single day.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The Dow is down 3.47% the past 9 days (and lower all 9 of them). Since 1900, I see 267 times it lost more than 3.47% in a single day.
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1869205905780388184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why Is Dow Falling: The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price-weighted index based on 30 U.S. stocks, which first started as an index of 12 industrial stocks. The index has been subject to criticism for its limited scope, particularly its underrepresentation of technology stocks, a sector that has exhibited substantial growth in recent times.
Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) moved to the Dow Jones index, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/24/11/41874537/nvidia-replaces-intel-on-dow-fineprint-of-what-led-to-the-change-along-with-stock-performance">replacing </a>Intel Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) on Nov. 4, this year. Nvidia has split its stock two times in the past four years, the most recent of which was a 10-for-1 swap that took effect in June, which has made it easier for Dow to include the shares in its gauge.
This is because Dow&#8217;s price-weighted methodology is troublesome for technology companies that abstain from splits and have shares trading above $1,000.
A given percentage change in the price of a higher-priced stock has a greater impact on the price-weighted index&#8217;s value than does an equal percentage change in the price of a lower-priced stock. Put another way, higher-priced stocks have more weight in the calculation of a price-weighted index.
Thus, the investor preference for technology stocks lately could also be a reason for the fall in the Dow Jones.
"The DJIA hasn't reflected its original intent in decades. It is not really a reflection of industrial America," said Mitchell Goldberg, president of ClientFirst Strategies in a <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7274891748726693889/">LinkedIn post</a>. "Its losing streak is more of a reflection of how investors are gorging themselves on tech stocks."
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Price Action: The Dow has gained 15.21% on a year-to-date basis, 11.88% in the last six months and just 0.14% over the last month.
The exchange-traded fund tracking the index, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) grew by 15.51% on a year-to-date basis, 11.93% over the last six months and just 0.32% over the last month.
The losing streak comes as investors braced for the Federal Reserve&#8217;s interest rate decision due on Wednesday. While a 25-basis-point rate cut is largely expected, market participants are wary of potential signals from the Fed regarding a slowdown in the pace of future rate reductions in 2025.
However, despite the recent downturn, the blue-chip index has still managed to remain 1,500 points, or 3.5%, above its level on Election Day.
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Dow's Rare Nine-Day Decline Falls Behind 267 Single-Day Crashes Since 1900: Is Tech Shift To Blame?

The stock market edged lower by midday Tuesday as investors treaded cautiously ahead of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s policy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42514008/fed-poised-to-cut-interest-rates-by-0-25-this-week-heres-why-your-focus-should-shift-to-other-signals">decision scheduled for Wednesday.</a>
Although a rate cut appeared widely priced in—with Fed Funds futures assigning a 96% probability—investors are fully focused on the Fed's forward guidance and Chair Jerome Powell&#8216;s remarks, particularly in light of recent robust economic data.
November's retail sales data showed an unexpected rebound, rising 0.7% month-over-month, surpassing expectations of 0.5%. On an annual basis, sales climbed 3.8%, the fastest pace since December 2023, driven by strong auto sales growth.
Semiconductor stocks led the downturn amid renewed geopolitical tensions following reports that China is broadening antitrust scrutiny on U.S. chipmakers&#8217; acquisitions in recent years. Last week, Beijing launched an investigation into Nvidia Corp.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) 2019 acquisition of Mellanox Technologies.
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>) declined 1.5%, weighed down by sharp losses in major chip stocks. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) dropped over 5%, while Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) plunged over 8%.
By midday, the major U.S. indices were in negative territory. The S&amp;P 500 slipped 0.4%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6%, and the Nasdaq 100 declined 0.4%.
Both the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields remained steady, reflecting cautious positioning by institutional investors.
In commodities, gold dipped 0.3%, while natural gas and oil prices fell 2% and 1%, respectively, signaling continued weakness in the energy sector.
Cryptocurrencies continued to outperform. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) climbed 1.3% to surpass $107,000, reaching a market capitalization of $2.13 trillion. The total cryptocurrency market value rose to $3.68 trillion, a new record high. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day Chg %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,050.50</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>22,000.37</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,443.08</td>
<td>-0.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,345.01</td>
<td>-0.7%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.4% to $604.65.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.6% to $435.75.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) fell 0.4% to $536.21.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) dipped 1% to $232.10.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, up by 0.2%; the&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged for the second straight session, down 1.3%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Amer Sports Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AS#NYSE">AS</a>) rallied 5.7% after UBS analysts raised the stock price target from $27 to $37. </li>
<li>Amentum Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMTM#NYSE">AMTM</a>) tumbled by over 11% in reaction to its earnings reports, with the company highlighting pessimistic guidance for 2025.</li>
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Stocks Slip Ahead Of Fed Meeting, Chipmakers Suffer From China's Threat, Bitcoin Spikes Above $107,000: What's Driving Markets Tuesday?

Tech stocks extended their rally to new heights on Monday, with the Nasdaq 100 index climbing over 1% to surpass 22,000 points, fueled by robust gains among key <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech">components in the index.</a>
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) led the charge, soaring over 8% after receiving bullish price-target updates from analysts. The company's AI-driven growth potential gained further traction on Friday following its announcement of a collaboration with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) to produce a cutting-edge AI chip.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) also rallied, jumping more than 5%, pushing its post-election gains to 85%, buoyed by positive analyst sentiment. Wedbush Securities described Tesla as a &#8220;game-changer&#8221; in AI and autonomous advancements under Trump's administration, adding to the bullish outlook.
Among other indices, the Russell 2000 rose 1%, while the S&amp;P 500 edged up 0.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, dipped 0.2%, weighed down by losses in the energy and healthcare sectors.
On the economic front, private-sector surveys showed a stronger-than-expected rebound in December activity. The services sector Purchasing Managers&#8217; Index (PMI) surged to 58.5, the highest reading since October 2021. Meanwhile, the Composite PMI climbed to 56.6, its best level since April 2022, as robust growth in services offset continued weakness in manufacturing.
Crypto-related assets gained fresh bullish momentum, driven by speculation about the U.S. government creating a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve fund. Meanwhile, MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) will be added to the Nasdaq 100 Index on Dec. 23, further boosting sentiment.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) reached $107,000, marking a year-to-date gain of 153%. MicroStrategy shares rose 5.8%, while other crypto-linked stocks, such as MARA Digital Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), Riot Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>), and Coinbase Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), surged 11.1%, 9.2%, and 4.5%, respectively.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices </td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>22,043.82</td>
<td>1.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,369.39</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,076.94</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,750.42</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:15 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent121624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.5% to $607.34.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.2% to $438.86.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 1.4% to $537.94.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 1% to $235.13.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, up by 1.2%; the&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 1.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) rose 7.1%, reflecting bullish investor sentiment ahead of its earnings report on Wednesday after the close.</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) rose by 4.7%, building up momentum after last week&#8217;s 8.7% surge following the announcement of the quantum computer launch. </li>
<li>Shares of of natural gas companies fell amid prospects for less colder weather in the upcoming weeks. New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFE#NASDAQ">NFE</a>) led industry declines, down 7%. </li>
</ul>
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Broadcom, Tesla Propel Nasdaq 100 Gains, Bitcoin Hits $107,000, Fuels Crypto Stocks Rally: What's Driving Markets Monday?

Major indexes are trading with mixed results. Several major companies in key sectors reported earnings this week which may be weighing on markets.

The U.S. stock market experienced subdued price action on Friday as investors adopted a cautious stance following disappointing inflation data earlier in the week and in anticipation of the Federal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42489039/feds-december-meeting-could-crush-rate-cut-optimism-for-2025">Reserve&#8217;s Dec. 18 meeting.</a>
The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 was the only major index to post gains, rising 0.4%. Yet, after briefly climbing to 21,900 points shortly after the market opened, tech stocks lost momentum and retreated by about 0.8%.
Other indices declined, with only a handful of sectors, such as utilities and healthcare, eking out marginal gains — highlighting a broader shift away from risk assets.
The market&#8217;s unease appears tied to diminished expectations for interest rate cuts in 2025, compounded by the possibility of hawkish commentary from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, particularly in light of the latest November&#8217;s inflation reports.
Treasury yields rose for the fifth day in a row, with the benchmark 10-year note climbing to 4.40%, its highest level in three weeks. 
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) dropped 0.9%, hitting a three-week low and marking its fifth consecutive daily decline. For the week, the TLT ETF has lost over 4%, on track for its worst performance since mid-October 2023.
Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar index (DXY) held steady, with the greenback strengthening against the yen for a fifth straight session. Gold prices slipped for the second consecutive day.
In the commodity markets, oil prices rose 1.7%, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude reaching $71 per barrel.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) gained 1.8%, climbing to $101,800 and nearly erasing all of Thursday&#8217;s losses.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Chart of The Day: Long-Dated Treasury Bonds Poised For For Worst Week Since October 2023</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="475" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/13133945/image-119-1024x475.png" alt="" class="wp-image-692031" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/13133945/image-119-1024x475.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/13133945/image-119-300x139.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/13133945/image-119-768x356.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/13133945/image-119-1536x713.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/13133945/image-119.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,704.65</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,044.56</td>
<td>-0.1 %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,840.34</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,341.11</td>
<td>-0.8%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent121324&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) flattened at $604.33.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.1% to $439.83.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) inched 0.5% to $529.76.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.8% to $238.38.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Performers</h1>
<ul>
<li>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) rallied 22% to record highs in reaction to a strong quarterly earnings report and upbeat guidance on AI growth in the upcoming years. The company&#8217;s market capitalization reached the $1 trillion milestone, making it the eighth-largest publicly traded stock.</li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to company earnings reports included RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>), up 13.7% and Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>), up 0.7%,</li>
<li>Under Armour Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAA#NYSE">UAA</a>) fell 4% as the company forecasted fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $0.24-$0.27, below analyst forecasts of $0.27.</li>
</ul>
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Wall Street Retreats As Treasuries Suffer Worst Week In Over A Year, Broadcom Soars, Bitcoin Rebounds: What's Driving Markets Friday?

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The post 12/18 Fed meeting sell off caught many by surprise as the S&P 500 (SPY) broke under 6,000 for the first time this December. What is happening? And why? And what comes next? Steve Reitmeister shares his view in the fresh article to follow... It's kind of funny.
There was absolutely nothing the Fed said on 12/18 that was a surprise to me. Nor was it a surprise to anyone on the CNBC panel of experts. And yet still the market tanked on the Wednesday afternoon announcement.
So let's spend our time today digging into the Fed actions...future expectations...and what that means for our stock market outlook.
Market Outlook
The Fed lowered rates for a 3rd straight meeting as was broadly expected on Wednesday. However, their quarterly Summary of Economic Predictions did have some substantial changes. Most notably a slower pace to rate changes in 2025 all the way into 2027.
This is a surprise to NO ONE if they appreciate the Fed's dual mandate; stable prices and full employment.
Yes, they want lower inflation. But if they leave rates too high for too long they risk creating a recession which naturally brings with it unwanted job loss.
So even though inflation seems to be leveling out a touch too high of late...so too there are signs of softening in the employment market. That is why they served up 1 more rate cut in December...and why they are preparing folks for a slowing of the pace of rate cuts ahead where they don't finish the job of cuts til 2027 (instead of the previous assumption of 2026).
Also important to note they are doing this to keep GDP growth a notch above previous expectations. And that is a positive for their change to the employment outlook as well.
Net-net I see this as a positive that they are generating a soft landing for the economy which is not the typical outcome from a rate hike cycle. Remember that 12 of the 15 previous times the Fed has raised rates that a recession ensued. So these academics have learned from the past leading to a more prudent approach leading to a better outcome.
Again...these Fed plans and the economic results are all subject to change depending on the data (namely inflation and jobs). This means that the key reports going forward to pay attention to are:
<ul>
<li>CPI</li>
<li>PPI</li>
<li>PCE</li>
<li>Weekly Jobless Claims</li>
<li>Monthly Government Employment Situation report</li>
</ul>
The initial reaction to all the above from the market was not good with the S&amp;P 500 (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SPY/">SPY</a>) falling nearly 3% on Wednesday...back below 6,000 for the first time in December. The pain was much worse for Risk On positions including a -4.39% loss for the small caps in the Russell 2000.
Basically, traders flipped over the table after the report as the spoiled children they are. Meaning someone is threatening to give them less sugar (rate cuts) and they are having a temper tantrum.
This will prove temporary.
What really matters for stock prices in the long run is the state of the economy...and what that means for earnings growth. As long as there is no sign of recession then very hard to be bearish.
This explains the bounce on Thursday and Friday as more level heads prevailed. Do expect some volatility in the mean time as folks sort out their short term trades vs. long term investments.
Again, in my book all the recent pain is about short term trades not being properly aligned with the Feds revised plans.
In the long run, few will deny that this is a bull market with healthy economy and earnings growth. And yes, rates will go lower...just at a slower pace.
So even those investments based on lower rates (like home builders, financials and auto) will still be likely outperformers over the next 12-24 months. This recent correction in the group is a great opportunity to get on board those stocks.
Again, you should expect some volatility in the near term as short term traders and long term investors wrestle with mixed agendas. This will likely make way for the next leg higher for this bull market where I believe that Risk On stocks will outperform.
The key will be having an eye towards value as some sectors of the market are getting a bit stretched on that front. Gladly our POWR Ratings model has 31 different factors of value...more than 25% of the model trained on finding fundamentally healthy stocks trading at a discount. That formula should continue to outperform in 2025.
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And right now this portfolio is beating the stuffing out of the market. 
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SPY shares were trading at $593.64 per share on Friday morning, up $9.51 (+1.63%). Year-to-date, SPY has gained 26.07%, versus a % rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
<hr><div style="clear:both;"></div> <h2>About the Author: Steve Reitmeister</h2> <img src='https:/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Screen-Shot-2019-07-23-at-2.05.03-PM.png' style="float:left; padding:5px;width:125px;">Steve is better known to the StockNews audience as "Reity". Not only is he the CEO of the firm, but he also shares his 40 years of investment experience in the <a href="https://report.stocknews.com/rtrsignup/" title="More info about Reitmeister Total Return portfolio">Reitmeister Total Return portfolio</a>. Learn more about Reity's background, along with links to his most recent articles and stock picks.<a href="https://stocknews.com/authors/?author=steve-reitmeister">More...</a>The post <a href=https://stocknews.com/news/spy-inx-dia-iwm-qqq-stock-investors-are-you-fed-up/>Stock Investors: Are You "Fed Up"?</a> appeared first on <a href=https://stocknews.com/>StockNews.com</a>

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No, Mr. Powell, A Recession Has Not Been Avoided

As I feared, once the DIA gap was filled, the market exploded into the opposite direction. At least my prediction for a bottom in a week still has a chance, since the free fall has stopped.

Powerful Gap Fill

The MOAT ETF is a great one because it tracks companies with large market share. The SDY ETF follows companies that have paid and hiked dividends for over two decades. The COWZ ETF has a long record of doing well and beating the S&P 500.

Top 3 Best ETFs For Value Investors In 2025

As longtime readers know, I am working on a book outlining five different theories on historical cycles and how their predicted "climaxes" all occur around 2030.

Quantum Supremacy

That process continued as expected this past week but became violent on Wednesday following the Fed meeting. While the Fed cut rates as expected, the market shock came from the lift in its outlook for interest rates in 2025 by a 0.5% point.

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