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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42436676/inflation-rises-as-expected-in-november-sustain-hopes-for-next-weeks-fed-interest-rate-cut">An inline November inflation report</a> unleashed a surge of bullish momentum across markets on Wednesday.
Traders priced in near-certainty of a 25-basis-point rate cut at next week's Federal Reserve meeting, fueling optimism for a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42436676/inflation-rises-as-expected-in-november-sustain-hopes-for-next-weeks-fed-interest-rate-cut"> more accommodating monetary policy.</a>
The Consumer Price Index rose by 2.7% year-over-year in November, matching expectations. Core inflation — excluding volatile items such as energy and food — remained steady at 3.3%.
Tech stocks took center stage as the Nasdaq 100 rallied 1.7%, notching a fresh record high and logging its best session in over a month. The so-called &#8220;Magnificent Seven&#8221; mega-cap stocks were the driving force behind the gains.
The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAGS#NASDAQ">MAGS</a>) jumped 2.6%, its best performance since Nov. 6, eyeing its eighth positive session in the last nine trading days.
Six of the seven mega-cap tech giants hit record highs, with the group's combined market cap reaching a staggering $17.3 trillion. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) was the sole exception among the elite names.
The S&amp;P 500 joined the rally, climbing 0.9% and nearing its all-time highs. Small-cap stocks added 0.7%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average remained flat, lagging behind its peers.
Improving rate-cut expectations — fed futures now almost fully pricing in a 25-basis-point rate cut next week — supported gold, with the yellow metal rising 0.9% to 2,717 per ounce, heading for a fourth straight session of gains.
Bullish sentiment returned to the crypto market, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rallying 4% to above $100,000 again, almost erasing losses from prior two sessions. 
Oil prices rose more than 2% on Wednesday, even as OPEC downgraded its global demand outlook for both 2023 and 2024.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,744.29</td>
<td>1.8%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,088.08</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,398.19</td>
<td>0.6%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,268.39</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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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 0.9% to $608.33.</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;flattened at $444.28.</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>) rallied 1.8% to $529.86.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.9% to $238.38.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) outperformed, both rising 1.6%; the&nbsp;Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) lagged, down 1.1%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) rallied 4.4% after the tech giant announced the launch of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/42030331/heres-when-google-gemini-could-be-integrated-with-apple-intelligence">Gemini 2.0 AI model</a>.</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) soared 5.7%, ahead of its earnings report slated for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42396941/broadcom-likely-for-upside-backed-by-ai-pipeline-market-recovery-vmware-synergy-as-key-ai-semiconductor-and-custom-chip-supplier">Thursday after market closes</a>.</li>
<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) dropped 6.5% after surging 17% on Tuesday, following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42431136/walgreens-stock-pulls-back-326-in-pre-market-trading-as-wall-street-veterans-debate-private-equity-deal-value-amid-sycamore-partners-takeover-talks">reports of a $7.5 billion sale</a> negotiation with Sycamore Partners.</li>
<li>Gamestop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) rallied over 9% in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/12/42425015/gamestop-q3-earnings-revenue-miss-4b-cash-no-more-offerings-planned-in-fiscal-year">reaction to earnings report</a>.</li>
<li>Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>) rose 0.4% in anticipation of its quarterly results, set to be released after market close.</li>
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Nasdaq 100 Rallies To Record Highs, Magnificent 7 Market Cap Tops $17 Trillion, Bitcoin Soars To $100,000: What's Driving Markets Wednesday?

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Major indexes are higher following in-line US inflation data.

Wall Street kicked off Wednesday on a positive note as November inflation data came in line with expectations, leaving traders confident in the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42436676/inflation-rises-as-expected-in-november-sustain-hopes-for-next-weeks-fed-interest-rate-cut">rate cut next week.</a>
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% year-over-year in November, slightly above October's 2.6% annual rate, but perfectly aligned with economist forecasts. Core inflation, which excludes volatile categories like food and energy, remained flat at an annual rate of 3.3%, also meeting expectations.
Following the report, the probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut at the Fed's Dec. 18 meeting surged to 96%, up from 86% before the data release, as per CME FedWatch. 
This leaves little doubt that investors are almost fully pricing in an easing move by the central bank, pushing back any fears of a potential pause. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions: Stocks Rally, Treasury Yields Dip</h3>
Key equity indices reflected growing optimism:
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<li>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>), gained 0.5%.</li>
<li>The Nasdaq 100, represented by the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), rallied 1% to 21,556 points, just shy of its all-time high of 21,626 set last Friday.</li>
<li>Blue-chip stocks traded flat, while small caps, tracked by the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>), climbed 0.7%.</li>
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In the bond market, Treasury yields fell across maturities:
<ul>
<li>The 2-year Treasury yield, which is particularly sensitive to monetary policy moves, dropped 4 basis points to 4.10%.</li>
<li>The benchmark 10-year yield declined by 2 basis points to 4.20%.</li>
<li>The popular iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) ticked up 0.1%.</li>
</ul>
Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar index (DXY) – 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>) – held steady. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Standout Stock Performers</h3>
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<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) climbed 1.2% to $412 per share, marking its highest level since November 2021. The rally followed Goldman Sachs' 12-month price target increase from $250 to $345. </li>
<li>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) surged 4%, nearly erasing its Tuesday losses as demand recovery in semiconductors bolstered sentiment.</li>
<li>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) gained 2.8%, extending its rally to a third session after confirming the resumption of 737 MAX production.</li>
<li>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) rose 2.7%, adding to its 5.3% jump on Tuesday. Shares reached levels last seen in July and moved tantalizingly close to record highs. </li>
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Wall Street Gains, Tech Rallies, Tesla Hits All-Time High As Inflation Data Firms Up Fed's Next Interest Rate Cut

Expect a manufacturing revival and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/small-cap">a small-cap resurgence in 2025</a>.
That&#8217;s according to Scott Helfstein, head of investment strategy at Global X ETF. After a grueling 23 months of contraction, &#8220;modest protectionist policy might help jump-start production,&#8221; he <a href="https://www.globalxetfs.com/global-x-2025-outlook/">says</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Manufacturing: From Doldrums To Dynamo</h2>
Despite its diminished role compared to services, manufacturing still packs a $7 trillion punch—roughly 25% of GDP. Global X sees tariff policies and supply chain recalibrations as potential sparks for growth.
Here's the kicker: historical trends show even a 1% bump in tariffs can lead to a 0.2% boost in new orders and longer work hours. Expanding business services will offset <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42421528/trumps-tariff-storm-3-survival-strategies-us-companies-are-using-to-fight-back">higher prices weighing on consumers</a>, Helfstein predicts.
The Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>) provides investors with exposure to some of the top names in the industrial and manufacturing space.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Small Caps: Ready To Run</h2>
Should <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/small-cap-analysis">small-cap companies</a> return to prior spending levels, that could amount to $140 billion and a 4% lift to nonresidential private investment, Helfstein adds. 
Deregulation and improved business conditions could reignite their capital expenditures, he explains. So while these companies may not dominate headlines like their mega-cap peers, their ability to drive localized growth and market expansion is hard to ignore. 
Popular ETFs such as the iShares Core S&amp;P Small-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IJR#NYSE">IJR</a>), the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) and the Vanguard Small Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VB#NYSE">VB</a>) provide exposure to small-cap stocks in the U.S.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Valuations: Lofty, But Justified?</h2>
With the S&amp;P 500's forward price-to-earnings ratio sitting at a lofty 24x, skepticism is natural. But Global X argues this could be part of a lasting shift, fueled by record-high profit margins and companies doubling down on tech-driven efficiencies.
And here's the standout stat: 73% of the S&amp;P 500 is trading above its 200-day moving average. That&#8217;s a sign that market breadth is improving. Pair that with a manufacturing rebound and small-cap revival, and the path to broader participation looks clearer.
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As the S&amp;P 500 Index is nearing the end of another consecutive year with over 20% gain, many analysts are worried about the &#8220;frothy valuations&#8221; citing several indicators. However, Carson Research, in its <a href="https://www.carsongroup.com/insights/blog/now-the-bears-are-apologizing/">latest blog post</a> says that &#8220;we are in a bull market and it is alive and well.&#8221;
What Happened: According to Carson Research the &#8220;bears&#8221; have been &#8220;apologizing&#8221; as many have been changing their stance and outlook toward the current market conditions.
The note written by its chief market strategist Ryan Detrick, 2024 &#8220;would go down as the best election year return ever,&#8221; as the S&amp;P 500 Index has made 56 new all-time highs.
He also highlighted that the current bull market is nearly 26 months old and is now up more than 70% from the mid-October 2022 lows. &#8220;But the good news for investors is that once previous bull markets got to this point there were many more years of gains left,&#8221; he said.
According to the note, &#8220;Going back 50 years, we found five other bull markets that had lasted at least this long and the shortest any of them lasted was five total years. Think of it like a cruise ship — once it gets moving, it can be quite hard to stop.&#8221;
In the graph shared by Detrick, he highlighted the August 1987 and October 2007 bull markets which lasted for five years each, the November 1980 bull market which lasted 6.2 years, and also March 2000 bull market which lasted for 12.3 years.
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Why It Matters: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) have gained 27.54% and 29.31% on a year-to-date basis. Whereas, iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) tracking the Russell 2000 Index grew by 18.63% this year.
The Dow hit a record eight 1,000-point milestones this year and November was a huge month for small caps, with the Russell 2000 up by 10.9%.
&#8220;We found 22 other times the Russell 2000 gained at least double digits in a month and six months later it has been higher 90% of the time and a year later up a very solid 15% on average,&#8221; the note said.
The note also quotes David Rosenberg of Rosenberg Research issuing an apology. &#8220;It's high time for me to stop pontificating on all the reasons why the U.S. stock market is crazily overvalued and all the reasons to be bearish based on all the variables I have relied on in the past — from valuation, to sentiment, to overcrowded positioning,&#8221; Rosenberg said.
He further added in his piece titled, Lament of a Bear that he will start &#8220;assessing what it is the market is saying, because the market can certainly move to excesses in both directions and make faulty assumptions, but the market is not stupid.&#8221;
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The U.S. stock market lacked direction on Tuesday morning as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of Wednesday&#8217;s release of November inflation data, a critical report that could influence the Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision on a potential interest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">rate cut next week.</a>
Large-cap indices hovered near unchanged levels, while small caps slightly outperformed, with the Russell 2000 up 0.3%. 
Notable strength was seen in discretionary and communication services, buoyed by impressive gains in Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>).
Tesla shares surged 4.7%, bringing the electric vehicle maker within striking distance of its all-time high set in November 2021. Alphabet Inc. rallied 4.9% after the tech giant announced the launch of its Willow quantum chip, which boasts an impressive 105 qubits. 
While some major tech names rallied, the broader tech sector faced headwinds, particularly semiconductors, which were weighed down by weaker-than-expected earnings, disappointing Chinese trade data and lingering concerns over U.S. trade restrictions and tariffs.
The broader iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) fell 2.1%, eyeing its worst day since mid November. 
The cryptocurrency market took a negative turn, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) falling 2.8% to trade below $95,000. This followed a 3.7% decline on Monday, signaling mounting pressure in the digital asset space. 
Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) plummeted 3.7% after a 7.3% drop on Monday. 
Commodities broadly gained. Gold prices rallied 1.3% as investors sought safe-haven assets, while crude oil gained 0.9%. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,399.04</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,431.79</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,049.48</td>
<td>-0.1 %</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,366.30</td>
<td>-0.1%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:20 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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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>) flattened at $604.29.</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;held steady at $444.91.</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 0.1% lower to $522.16.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.3% to $238.38.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) outperformed, rising 1.6%; 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 1.3%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) saw its stock rise 5.6% after resuming 737 MAX production with 33,000 workers and plans to build 38 planes monthly to fulfill over 4,200 orders. </li>
<li>Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) fell nearly 8% after slightly missing Street&#8217;s earnings and revenue estimates last quarter. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings reports included MongoDB Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDB#NASDAQ">MDB</a>), down over 15%, Toll Brothers Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>), down 6%, AutoZone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>), up 1.9% and Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FERG#NYSE">FERG</a>), down 9%. </li>
<li>Gamestop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) was 1.7% lower before its third-quarter earnings report, which is scheduled for after the close.</li>
<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) is negotiating a $7.5 billion sale to Sycamore Partners, sending shares up 27% to $11.20.</li>
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Small businesses across the U.S. are heading into the holiday season with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/small-cap">newfound confidence and momentum.</a>
The Small Business Optimism Index surged to 101.7 in November 2024, marking a a significant rebound from October's 93.7, as reported by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) on Friday.
This data not only marks the highest level since June 2021 but also breaks a 34-month streak by rising above its 50-year average of 98.
The catalyst? Confidence in post-election economic policies and hopes for reduced inflationary pressures.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Optimism Breakdown: What's Fueling The Surge?</h3>
"The election results signal a major shift in economic policy, leading to a surge in optimism among small business owners," said NFIB chief economist Bill Dunkelberg. 
The biggest driver of the optimism surge was the net percent of owners expecting economic improvement, which jumped 41 points from October to reach 36%, the highest reading in over four years.
"Main Street also became more certain about future business conditions following the election, breaking a nearly three-year streak of record high uncertainty," Dunkelberg added.
Optimism seems to be back on the menu for America's small business owners, driven by several encouraging trends: 
<ul>
<li>The percentage of business owners believing it's a good time to expand rose 8 points to a net 14%, the best reading since June 2021.</li>
<li>Expectations for higher real sales volumes climbed 18 points to a net 14% seasonally adjusted, marking the highest level since February 2020.</li>
<li>A net 5% of owners reported paying higher interest rates on recent loans, unchanged from October's lowest level since January 2022.</li>
<li>28% of small businesses plan capital investments in the next six months, up 6 points from October and the strongest reading since January 2022. </li>
<li>Of those who invested in the past six months, 54% spent on equipment, 22% purchased vehicles, and 14% improved or expanded facilities.</li>
<li>Profitability is also showing signs of life. Reports of positive profit trends improved by 7 points to a net negative 26%, the least negative reading of 2024.</li>
<li>53% of businesses reporting higher profits credited stronger sales volumes, while 13% of them highlighted higher selling prices.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Main Street's Remaining Challenges: Labor And Inflation</h3>
Despite rising optimism, small business owners still face hurdles. 
Labor quality and inflation remain the most significant issues, with 19% of respondents citing labor as their top concern and 20% pointing to inflation, although the latter eased slightly from October's reading.
The tight labor market persists, with 36% of owners reporting job openings they couldn't fill in November, up one point from the previous month. Among those trying to hire, 87% said they found few or no qualified applicants. 
Compensation pressures reflect this trend, with a net 32% of owners raising wages last month and 28% planning additional increases in the next quarter.
On the inflation front, 24% of owners raised average selling prices in November, up three points from October. Notably, price hikes were most frequent in the wholesale sector at 50%, followed by finance at 46% and retail at 43%.
Credit access has tightened slightly, with 7% of owners saying their last loan was harder to obtain than previous attempts, up from October's reading. Still, only 5% of respondents listed financing as their top business issue.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
The upbeat NFIB Small Business Optimism Index had little effect on the Russell 2000's price movement on Tuesday.
The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) slipped 0.5% as of 10:00 a.m. in New York, mirroring Monday&#8217;s decline.
On the performance front, the Russell 2000&#8217;s biggest winners included Cardiff Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRDF#NASDAQ">CRDF</a>), United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNFI#NYSE">UNFI</a>), and Nerdy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRDY#NYSE">NRDY</a>), which surged 34.6%, 26.3%, and 18%, respectively. 
Conversely, major laggards included CervoMed Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRVO#NASDAQ">CRVO</a>), down a staggering 76%, Canoo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOEV#NASDAQ">GOEV</a>), tumbling 40%, and Scilex Holding Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCLX#NASDAQ">SCLX</a>), dropping 13.8%.
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Major indexes are lower. Nvidia is down after a Chinese regulator reportedly said it was investigating the chipmaker over a possible breach of the country's antitrust regulations.

The S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 are set to log their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">third consecutive week of gains</a>. 
The Nasdaq 100, in particular, is tracking its strongest weekly performance in a month, underscoring investor enthusiasm for tech stocks and the growing likelihood <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">of lower interest rates.</a>
Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is on course to finish the week in negative territory, highlighting a divergence in performance among major U.S. indices.
Shares of Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) surged 3% on Wednesday, extending their weekly gain to over 9%, marking the stock's best week since late January. The rally followed a U.S. appeals court decision upholding the Jan. 19 deadline for TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to divest the app over national security and data privacy concerns. TikTok's appeal was rejected, leaving the U.S. Supreme Court as its final recourse.
The consumer discretionary sector emerged as Friday's best performer, fueled by further gains in Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
In macro news, November nonfarm payrolls rose by 227,000, beating consensus estimates, while the unemployment rate edged higher to 4.2%, as expected. Wage growth slightly outpaced forecasts, signaling <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42363278/us-economy-adds-227000-jobs-in-november-wage-growth-accelerates">resilience in the labor market.</a>
Meanwhile, the University of Michigan&#8217;s consumer sentiment index climbed to its most optimistic level since April but hinted at growing concerns about near-term inflation, reflecting a mixed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/12/42366245/consumer-sentiment-hits-7-month-high-but-inflation-fears-divide-democrats-republicans">sentiment among U.S. consumers.</a>
The U.S. dollar gained traction, with the dollar index rising 0.3% despite market participants raised expectations of an interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve's Dec. 18 meeting. Treasury yields eased, reflecting bolstered expectations of policy easing.
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee hinted at upcoming Federal Reserve meetings being "close calls" between cutting rates or holding steady, keeping traders on edge.
Commodities saw muted moves on Friday. Gold prices were flat, consolidating near recent levels, while crude oil slid 1.2%. 
The cryptocurrency market lit up on Friday, driven by significant gains in major digital assets. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), for example, surged over 4%, breaching the $101,500 level at last check Friday. 
Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) rallied 6%, reflecting robust investor appetite across the sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,600.05</td>
<td>0.8%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,405.74</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,089.46</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,674.60</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=BZprocontent120224&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>) inched 0.3% up to $608.20.</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 $447.87.</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 0.9% to $526.50.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.4% to $239.03.</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, rising 1.3%; the&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) lagged, down 1.3%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) skyrocketed by about 18% in reaction to company&#8217;s quarterly results. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings reports included Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>), up 10%, DocuSign Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCU#NASDAQ">DOCU</a>), up 27%, Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>), up 10%, Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>) up 8% and Samsara Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IOT#NYSE">IOT</a>), down over 5%. </li>
<li>UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) fell 4.4%, continuing to slid after Brian Thomson&#8217;s death and marking the Dow&#8217;s worst performer on Friday. </li>
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The University of Michigan&#8217;s closely watched Consumer Sentiment Index surged to a seven-month high in December, reflecting improved current economic conditions while also signaling growing concerns over rising <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/inflation">near-term inflation expectations.</a>
Notably, nearly 25% of respondents—the highest proportion since this data series began in 2012—stated that now is a good time to make purchases, anticipating further price increases ahead.
&#8220;A surge in buying conditions for durables led Current Economic Conditions to soar more than 20%. Rather than a sign of strength, this rise in durables was primarily due to a perception that purchasing durables now would enable buyers to avoid future price increases,&#8221; said University of Michigan&#8217;s Surveys of Consumers Director&nbsp;Joanne Hsu.&nbsp;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">December Consumer Sentiment Report: Key Highlights</h3>
<ul>
<li>Preliminary estimates from the University of Michigan showed that the consumer sentiment index rose from 71.8 points in November to 74 points in December, marking a 3.1% monthly surge and surpassing economist estimates, as tracked by TradingEconomics, of 72.</li>
<li>The sub-index for consumer expectations declined from 76.9 to 71.6 points, falling to a 4-month low.</li>
<li>The sub-index for current conditions soared from 63.9 to 77.7, the highest since April. </li>
<li>Year-ahead inflation expectations rose from 2.6% to 2.9%, the highest since July, and above the expected 2.7%. </li>
<li>Long-term inflation expectations fell slightly, from 3.2% to 3.1%, as expected.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Economist Takeaways</h3>
&#8220;The expectations index continued the post-election re-calibration that began last month, climbing for Republicans and declining for Democrats in December,&#8221; Hsu wrote in the report.&nbsp;
&#8220;Democrats voiced concerns that anticipated policy changes, particularly tariff hikes, would lead to a resurgence in inflation. Republicans disagreed; they expect the next president will usher in an immense slowdown in inflation,&#8221; she added. &nbsp;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
The U.S. dollar index – tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>) – rose by 0.3% after the December consumer sentiment report.
Both S&amp;P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 indices were up by 0.4% and 0.7% by 10:15 a.m. in New York, while the Dow Jones held broadly steady. 
Small caps, tracked by the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>), rose 0.4% higher.
Shorter-dated Treasury yields fell, with the 2-year yield down by 5 basis points. Following the latest jobs market data, investors hiked their rate-cut expectations, now assigning a 90% chance of a 25-basis-point rate ease.
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Consumer Sentiment Hits 7-Month High, But Inflation Fears Divide Democrats, Republicans

Wall Street experienced subdued trading on Thursday morning, with major indices remaining near the flatline as investors awaited further confirmation of potential interest rate cuts from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42346164/november-jobs-report-preview-will-it-seal-the-deal-for-a-fed-interest-rate-cut">upcoming November jobs report.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 edged up by 0.1%, extending their record-high levels, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.3%. Small-cap stocks underperformed, with the Russell 2000 declining 0.8%.
Airline stocks emerged as a standout industry, buoyed by American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), which surged by a staggering 16% after the company raised its quarterly growth forecast on robust travel demand. 
Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) gained 5%, while Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) climbed 4.3%. The broader sector, tracked by the U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>), advanced 4%, reaching levels unseen since June 2021.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) added more than 3%, touching highs last seen in March 2022 after Bank of America raised its 12-month price target on the stock from $350 to $400, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42344440/teslas-path-to-400-bank-of-america-highlights-ev-ai-growth">citing improving growth prospects.</a>
The U.S. dollar softened by 0.4%, while Treasury yields held steady, with little movement across the curve.
Gold dropped 0.9%, while copper and silver retreated 0.4% and 0.7%, respectively, reflecting broader weakness in metals.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) was up 2.4% to trade around $101,000. The leading cryptocurrency briefly touched $103,650 by 10:00 a.m. ET before retreating slightly amid high volatility.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#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 %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,090.78</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,497.32</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,829.20</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,407.36</td>
<td>-0.8%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:45 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent120224&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>) inched 0.1% up to $608.06.</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 0.3% to $449.43.</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 0.1% up to $523.76.</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 $239.12.</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, rising 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 1.5%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>) fell over 11% in reaction to the company&#8217;s latest earnings report. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings included SentinelOne Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/S#NYSE">S</a>), down 10.3%, PVH Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>), down 0.7%, Five Below Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>), up 12%, Kroeger Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>), up 1.3%, and Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>), down 3%. </li>
<li>Companies slated to report their earnings after the close are DocuSign Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCU#NASDAQ">DOCU</a>), Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>), Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>), Samsara Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IOT#NYSE">IOT</a>), and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>). </li>
</ul>
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Wall Street extended its rally on Wednesday, driven by robust gains in technology stocks, as investor optimism around AI-fueled <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">growth continued to strengthen.</a>
The Nasdaq 100 climbed 0.9%, pushing further into record territory following Tuesday&#8217;s highs. The S&amp;P 500 advanced 0.4%, hitting 6,077—a fresh record-high milestone—eyeing its twelfth gain in thirteen sessions.
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) advanced over 2% by midday, breaking all-time highs previously set in November. The e-commerce giant&#8217;s gains were bolstered by strong early holiday sales and optimism stemming from the AWS annual conference, where AI <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42321567/amazon-hits-all-time-highs-eyes-best-2-year-rally-since-2010-cyber-season-marks-record-sales-aws-shines-with-ai-innovations">advancements took center stage.</a>
Fresh economic data offered a mixed narrative. The ISM services index showed a slower-than-expected growth in November, while ADP reported private payroll growth of 146,000 for the month, slightly under the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42314234/private-employers-add-fewer-than-predicted-jobs-in-november-manufacturing-was-the-weakest-weve-seen-since-spring">consensus estimate of 150,000.</a>
St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem struck a cautious tone on monetary policy, suggesting a potential slowdown or pause in the pace of interest rate cuts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/12/42316647/interest-rate-cut-in-december-st-louis-feds-musalem-urges-patient-approach-in-last-mile-to-2">might soon be warranted.</a>
The dollar weakened after the ISM report, while U.S. Treasury yields erased earlier gains and remained steady by midday.
In commodities, gold added 0.3%, while natural gas and crude oil prices declined 2.6% and 1%, respectively.
Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency market struggled to keep up with the broader risk-on mood. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) slipped 0.2%, trading just above $95,000
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg</td>
<td>%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,428.69</td>
<td>+199.37</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,073.20</td>
<td>+23.32</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,864.46</td>
<td>+158.93</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,422.11</td>
<td>+5.76</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:50 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent120224&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 0.4% to $606.41.</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 $449.79.</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>) rallied 1% to $521.87.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.3% to $240.68.</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, rising 1.6%; the&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 2.4%.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h2>
<ul>
<li>Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) rose over 7% in reaction to its quarterly results, which delivered slightly lower-than-expected earnings. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings included Pure Storage Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTG#NYSE">PSTG</a>) up 24%, Okta Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKTA#NASDAQ">OKTA</a>) up 4.8%, The Campbells Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) down 6%, Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) up 2.4%, and Chewy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>) down 3.8%.</li>
<li>Companies slated to report their earnings after the close are Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>), SentinelOne Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/S#NYSE">S</a>), PVH Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>) and Five Below Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>). </li>
</ul>
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Tech Stocks Extend Record Highs On AI Optimism, Marvell Rockets, Bitcoin Hovers Near $95,000: What's Driving Markets Wednesday?

Major indexes are higher amid strength in Salesforce and Pure Storage, which gained following their respective quarterly earnings reports.

U.S. stocks paused for a breather Tuesday, with major equity indices hovering near the flatline as investors digested global developments, including China&#8217;s ban on key raw material exports to the U.S. and South Korea&#8217;s political turmoil following the president&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42292488/south-korean-etfs-slide-on-presidents-emergency-martial-law-declaration-protect-the-constitutional-democratic-order">announcement of martial law</a>.
Korean-linked exchange traded funds such as the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWY#NYSE">EWY</a>) fell by 2.7%, recovering some ground from sharper morning losses. 
By midday trading in New York, large-cap stocks remained mostly unchanged, while small-cap stocks underperformed, posting notable losses.
Sectors traded within narrow ranges, with energy and communication services showing slight outperformance.
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) stood out, as its shares climbed by 2.1%, setting fresh all-time highs. 
In economic news, U.S. job openings rose to 7.744 million in October, exceeding expectations of 7.48 million and improving from September&#8217;s 7.372 million reading. The data signals ongoing resilience in the labor market, ahead of the highly awaited November jobs report scheduled for Friday.
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) edged down 0.2%, reversing part of Monday&#8217;s 0.6% rally. Meanwhile, Treasury yields showed little movement, with the 10-year yield inching up 1 basis point to 4.20%.
Precious metals saw modest gains, with gold rising 0.3% and silver advancing 1.7%.
Oil prices surged 2% after OPEC+ confirmed an extension of production cuts. Additionally, the U.S. imposed sanctions on 35 entities and vessels linked to illicit Iranian oil shipments, further supporting crude prices.
In the cryptocurrency market, sentiment remained subdued. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) traded steadily around $95,900, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) fell by 1.9% and 4.3%, respectively.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg. %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,185.87</td>
<td>0.1 %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,048.77</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,747.11</td>
<td>-0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,421.44</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent120224&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 $603.70.</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;held steady at $448.42.</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 0.1% up to $515.96.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) eased 0.5% to $240.62.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) outperformed, rising 0.5%; the&nbsp;Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>) lagged, down 0.6%.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
<ul>
<li>Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) dropped 5% in reaction to the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42275410/intel-ceo-pat-gelsinger-forced-out-by-board-analysts-cheer-potential-strategy-shift-this-move-opens-the-door"> surprising resignation of CEO Pat Gelsinger</a>.</li>
<li>AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) surged nearly 4% after the company projected over $50 billion in free cash flow over the next three years and committed to returning at least $40 billion to shareholders through dividends and stock buybacks.</li>
<li>FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) fell by 3.8%, following a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42294866/this-fedex-analyst-is-no-longer-bullish-here-are-top-5-downgrades-for-tuesday">series of analyst downgrades. </a></li>
<li>United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) plummeted by 8% in reaction to Chinese export restrictions.</li>
<li>Core &amp; Main Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNM#NYSE">CNM</a>) rallied 15% in reaction to stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings. </li>
</ul>
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US Stocks Pause, South Korea ETFs Fall On Political Turmoil, Oil Prices Rise Above $70: What's Driving Markets Tuesday?

Wall Street started the week and the final month of the year on a mixed note, as a tech-driven rally clashed with broader market weakness. Mega-cap tech stocks and semiconductors led gains, driving the Nasdaq 100 to retest its all-time high of 21,180 points, last reached <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tech-stocks">on Nov. 11, 2024.</a>
Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) climbed 1% on Monday, extending its rally to fresh all-time highs as investors bet on strong holiday-season sales for the Cupertino-based tech giant.
However, outside of growth sectors, the market showed weakness. All sectors except tech, communication services and consumer discretionary fell Monday, signaling uneven market performance.
The ISM Manufacturing PMI beat expectations but remained in contraction territory for the eighth consecutive month, reflecting a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42270045/us-manufacturing-output-tops-forecasts-in-november-is-the-sectors-crisis-over"> still-challenging industrial sentiment.</a>
The U.S. dollar surged 0.8%, driven by a weakening euro amid rising fiscal and political risks in France. Meanwhile, gold prices slipped 0.6% to close the day at $2,635 per ounce, and crude oil held steady near $68 per barrel.
In the crypto space, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell 2.1% to trade around $95,000, retreating from its recent highs as traders locked in profits.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,164.54</td>
<td>1.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,045.89</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,428.76</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,773.43</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:11 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent120224&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 0.2% to $603.55.</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;fell 0.4% to $448.52.</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>) rallied 1.1% to $515.49.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) eased 0.2% to $241.45.</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, rising 1.1%; the&nbsp;Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) lagged, down 1.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
<ul>
<li>Stellantis NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) tumbled by nearly 7% in reaction<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42273230/stellantis-market-value-halves-in-2024-why-ceo-tavares-exit-could-take-things-from-bad-to-worse"> to the resignation of its former CEO Carlos Tavares</a>. </li>
<li>Intel Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NYSE">INTC</a>) climbed 3% after CEO Pat Gelsinger was ousted less than four years into <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42267115/intel-stock-is-moving-higher-monday-whats-going-on">his tenure at the helm of the company.</a></li>
<li>Roku (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>) jumped 7% on Monday, fueled by strong retail momentum during Black Friday 2024. The company&#8217;s branded TVs gained significant visibility at major retailers like Best Buy, Target and Walmart.</li>
</ul>
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Tech Stocks Rise, Apple Tops Record Highs, Dollar Surges, Bitcoin Falls To $95,000: What's Driving Markets Monday?

In a shortened trading week for the Thanksgiving holiday, President-elect Donald Trump sent shockwaves through the markets by announcing plans to impose a 25% tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada alongside a 10% hike on Chinese goods. These measures, he indicated, aim to pressure these countries to address drug <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/currency-etfs/24/11/42190765/trumps-tariff-threats-slam-mexican-peso-canadian-dollar-only-the-beginning-of-a-sorely-needed-repricing-expert-warns">trafficking and illegal immigration.</a>
Currency markets reacted swiftly, with the Mexican peso and Canadian dollar plunging to two-year and four-year lows, respectively, before stabilizing as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/42202496/goldman-sachs-expects-major-selloffs-in-canadian-dollar-mexican-peso-says-trump-tariffs-threaten-usmca-agreement">investors reassessed the risks.</a>
The escalating trade tensions took a toll <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42219612/usmexico-trade-tensions-escalate-as-mexican-peso-hits-august-2022-lows-why-is-auto-industry-most-at-risk">on U.S. automaker stocks,</a> particularly General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), which relies heavily on Mexican production. GM shares tumbled nearly 5% on the week, snapping a three-week winning streak.
Despite the looming risks of a new trade war, broader equity markets remained resilient. The S&amp;P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both extended their record highs, reflecting investor appetite in a historical positive season for stocks.
Small-cap stocks, tracked by the Russell 2000 via the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>), also surged, hitting fresh all-time highs on Monday and surpassing their previous<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42176317/exclusive-small-caps-hit-records-yet-russell-2000-is-still-very-discounted-relative-to-the-sp-500-expert-says"> peak from November 2021.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tariffs Hit Automakers</h3>
S&amp;P Global estimates that tariffs on Mexico and Canada could slash U.S. automakers' profit margins by as much as 17% in a worst-case scenario. General Motors and Stellantis are expected to be the hardest hit given heavy reliance <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/42247850/gm-other-us-automakers-brace-for-sharp-profit-squeeze-from-trump-tariffs-analysts">on Mexican auto exports.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Seasonal Stock Rally</h3>
The&nbsp;stock market often excels during the holiday season. Data shows the S&amp;P 500 historically rises 1.5% in December, with November delivering a 1.2% gain on average since 1950. Analysts attribute this to strong retail spending, end-of-year portfolio adjustments and positive sentiment, making it a historically <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/42170135/its-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-for-the-stock-market-history-says">favorable period for investors.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Mortgage Rates Reality</h3>
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin indicated that homebuyers are adjusting to the reality of 7% mortgage rates. As affordability pressures ease and inventory remains tight, he expects demand to stabilize. The normalization process could help the mortgage market regain momentum despite challenges posed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/11/42235592/we-cant-go-much-lower-compass-ceo-says-home-buyers-are-coming-around-to-accepting-7-mortgage-rates">by elevated borrowing costs.</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fed's Disinflation Confidence</h3>
The Federal Reserve&#8217;s November meeting minutes reveal officials&#8217; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/42198763/fed-minutes-reveal-confidence-in-inflation-reduction-yet-flag-divergent-views-on-interest-rate-path-ahead">confidence in declining inflation.</a> Markets anticipate a greater likelihood of a 0.25% interest rate cut next month.
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Trump's Proposed Tariffs Target Mexico, Canada, US Automakers; Wall Street Shrugs Off Concerns, Soars To Record Highs: This Week In The Markets

Risk-on sentiment gained momentum on Wall Street after the Thanksgiving holiday, fueled by investor optimism over fourth-quarter profit forecasts for U.S. corporations, lifting both the S&amp;P 500 and Dow Jones <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">to fresh record highs.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 broke past the 6,040-point mark on Friday and closed at 6,032, extending its year-to-date gains to an impressive 27%. If the year ended on Friday, the broader U.S. stock market would have surged by a staggering 57% over the last two years, representing the strongest such rally since 1998. 
The Dow Jones also hit a record-high milestone, surging above the 45,000 level and bringing its year-to-date gains to 19%.
Technology stocks outperformed, with the Nasdaq 100 rising 1% on the day, buoyed by gains in the Magnificent Seven mega caps and semiconductor stocks.
Small caps stocks posted more modest gains, as the Russell 2000 index edged up 0.4%.
In the currency market, the U.S. dollar snapped its eight-week winning streak, pressured by a drop against the Japanese yen amid speculation of a possible Bank of Japan interest rate hike.
In the bond market, Treasury yields edged lower by about 5 basis points, with the 10-year yield approaching 4.2%, a level not seen since late October. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) rallied 1%, reaching over one-month highs.
Commodities also saw a positive price action. Gold rose 0.8%, marking its fourth consecutive session of gains, and silver jumped 1.4%. Natural gas prices spiked 4.9%, ending the month with a 24% surge. The underperformer was crude, which eased 0.2%.
In cryptocurrency markets, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rebounded 1.6%, climbing above $97,000 and signaling resilience for the digital asset universe amid broader market enthusiasm.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#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>Chg (%)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,930</td>
<td>+0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,032</td>
<td>+0.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,910</td>
<td>+0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,434</td>
<td colspan="2">+0.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent112524&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>) edged 0.6% higher to $509.61.</li>
<li>The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.5% to $450.</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>) rallied 0.9% to $509.61.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.5% to $242.10.</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, rising 0.9%. 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 0.5%.</li>
</ul>
Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers
<ul>
<li>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) rose by 1.1% to $273.62 per share, hitting a fresh record high.</li>
<li>U.S.-listed shares of Brazilian companies sold off heavily as investors were disappointed by the latest fiscal reform from the Lula government. Shares of Nu Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NASDAQ">NU</a>), StoneCo Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STNE#NASDAQ">STNE</a>) and XP Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XP#NASDAQ">XP</a>) tumbled by 7.2%, 9.1% and 9.2%, respectively. </li>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) jumped 4% after Wedbush projected the EV giant could tap into $1 trillion in AI and self-driving opportunities, with fewer regulatory hurdles potentially lifting its valuation to $1.5-$2 trillion.</li>
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S&P 500, Dow Rally To Record Highs, Dollar Snaps 8-Week Streak, Bitcoin Soars Above $97,000: What's Driving Markets Friday?

Major indexes are higher. Chips stocks have gained today amid reports of softer China sanctions.

Global markets faced turbulence by midday Wednesday as an unwinding of yen-dollar carry trades drove sharp losses in U.S. equities, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 falling <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">1.2% in intraday trading.</a>
Rising expectations that the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates in December pushed the dollar-yen pair down by 1.5%, marking its steepest drop since late September. This triggered a wave of &#8220;risk-off&#8221; sentiment, pressuring major indices.
The S&amp;P 500 dipped 0.5% by midday, on track to snap a seven-day winning streak, while small caps in the Russell 2000 remained relatively steady. Treasury yields fell significantly as fresh economic data failed to stoke concerns about an imminent change in the Federal Reserve's interest rate path.
The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized 2.8% in the third quarter, according to a second estimate that matched earlier print. October's Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Fed&#8217;s preferred inflation gauge, also came in line with forecasts, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42220106/dollar-treasury-yields-stocks-fall-in-tandem-after-october-inflation-uptick">showing a modest uptick.</a>
Traders continue to bet on easier monetary policy, with Fed funds futures pricing in a 70% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut at the Dec. 18 meeting.
In commodities market, gold inched up by 0.2%, while oil prices fell by 1% to $68 a barrel, heading for a three-day decline. Natural gas plummeted 7%, amid less cold weather forecasts reducing the outlook for heating demand.
Meanwhile, cryptocurrencies reversed their recent losing streak. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rallied nearly 5% to above $96,000, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) surged more than 7%, hitting price levels last seen in late June 2024.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,424.01</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,747.65</td>
<td>-0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,994.06</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,682.38</td>
<td>-1.2%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:00 p.m. EST</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent112524&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>) edged 0.4% lower to $598.35.</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 $448.13.</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 1.1% to $503.71.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) inched 0.1% up to $241.01.</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, rising 1%. The&nbsp;Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) lagged, down 1.9%.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
<ul>
<li>Semiconductor stocks, as tracked by the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>), witnessed broad-based declines amid rising trade tensions between U.S. and China following Donald Trump&#8217;s pledge to raise tariffs. Micron Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) and Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) were among the weakest performers, with drops of about 4.4%.</li>
<li>Crypto-linked stocks rebounded after sharp drops witnessed a day earlier. Shares of Bit Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTBT#NASDAQ">BTBT</a>) were up 16%, while Riot Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) and MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) were up by 9% and 6%, respectively. </li>
<li>Dell Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NASDAQ">DELL</a>) tumbled by over 11% in reaction to earnings. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to quarterly results were Crowdstrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>), down 5.1%; Workday Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>), down 5.2%; Autodesk Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADSK#NASDAQ">ADSK</a>), down 8%; HP Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPQ#NYSE">HPQ</a>), down 12% and Nutanix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTNX#NASDAQ">NTNX</a>), down over 6%.</li>
</ul>
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Stocks Fall, Yen Eyes Best Day In 2 Months, Bitcoin Rebounds Above $96,000: What's Driving Markets Wednesday?

The U.S. stock market traded mixed on Tuesday morning, with major indices showing tight movements as investors awaited the release of the Federal Reserve's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">November meeting minutes</a>. 
Reports are expected to provide fresh critical insights into the central bank's outlook for interest rates. Fed futures currently assign a 59% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut in December. The remaining odds suggest the Fed may hold rates steady in the 4.5%-4.75% range, as per CME FedWatch.
Fed futures are currently assigning a 59% chance to a 25-basis-point Fed rate cut in December, while remaining odds point to the option of holding rates steady at 4.5%-4.75%, as per CME FedWatch. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">25% Tariffs On All Imports</h3>
In a relatively quiet trading session, both Mexican and Canadian assets saw a surge in volatility after President-elect Donald Trump pledged to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/currency-etfs/24/11/42190765/trumps-tariff-threats-slam-mexican-peso-canadian-dollar-only-the-beginning-of-a-sorely-needed-repricing-expert-warns">raise tariffs to 25% on all imports from Mexico and Canada</a>, citing efforts to combat drug trafficking and illegal immigration.
The Mexican peso dropped 2.5%, falling to 22.80 per U.S. dollar, a level of weakness not seen since August 2022. The iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWW#NYSE">EWW</a>) also declined sharply, tumbling 2.9%.
President Claudia Sheinbaum responded with a retaliatory warning, suggesting Mexico could impose its own tariffs, escalating the risk of economic damage for both nations.
The Canadian dollar fared slightly better, sliding 0.7% but still reaching its lowest level in more than four years.
U.S. Treasury yields ticked higher, reversing some of the sharp declines seen on Monday following President-elect Trump's announcement of Scott Bessent as his pick for Treasury Secretary. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) fell 0.5%, cooling off after Monday's 2.6% rally.
Gold traded flat, remaining near $2,010 per ounce. Oil prices fell 0.8% to $68.30 per barrel, as markets monitored developments around the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah as the Israeli Security Cabinet meets for the official approval.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rose slightly by 0.7%, after logging its worst single-day performance in more than four months on Monday. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#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>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,013.26</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,891.08</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,656.98</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,426.91</td>
<td>-0.6%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:52 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent112524&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>) edged 0.4% higher to $596.83, eyeing the seventh straight session of gains.</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;inched 0.1% lower to $447.10.</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 0.5% up to $508.98.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.4% to $241.28.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Utilities Sector Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) outperformed, rising 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 0.9%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Shares of automakers fell after President-elect Donald Trump threatened tariffs on goods <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42196251/general-motors-stellantis-lead-automaker-stock-declines-as-trump-proposes-aggressive-tariffs-on-mexico-canada">imported from Canada and Mexico.</a> Ford Motor Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), General Motors Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) were down 2.3%, 8.4% and 5.3%, respectively. For GM this may potentially mark the worst day since August 2021. </li>
<li>Eli Lilly &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) rose 5.4% while Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>) tumbled over 8%, after the latter saw weight-loss drug results coming in below analyst expectations. </li>
<li>Zoom Video Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) fell over 7% in reaction to quarterly earnings. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to quarterly results included Semtech Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMTC#NASDAQ">SMTC</a>), up 18%, Analog Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>), down 3%, Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/A#NYSE">A</a>), down 1.8%, Woodward Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WWD#NASDAQ">WWD</a>), up 6%, Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>), down 7%, Dicks Sporting Goods Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>), down 0.2%, VinFast Auto Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFS#NASDAQ">VFS</a>), up 1%. </li>
</ul>
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