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1. Stocks Post Best Week Since November Election U.S. stocks capped off a strong week, driven by easing inflation concerns and robust corporate earnings. $.SPX(.SPX)$ : Rose 1% Friday, up 2.9% for the week, marking its best performance since November's U.S. election week. Dow Jones Industrial Average: Gained 335 points (1.0%) Friday, with a weekly rise of 3.7%. $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ : +1.51% to 19,630.20 $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ $Apple(AAPL)$ Market Sentiment: Positive CPI data, falling bond yields, and strong banking results helped lift

1. Bank Earnings Signal Robust Performance Fourth-quarter results from major banks like Morgan Stanley and Bank of America highlighted the strong economic backdrop supporting their operations. Morgan Stanley reported a staggering 147% year-over-year earnings growth, fueled by robust investment banking and trading revenues. Similarly, Bank of America doubled its earnings, driven by higher interest income and improved trading activity. The broader takeaway? The financial sector continues to thrive, bolstered by a growing economy, post-election market optimism, and lower interest rates compared to last year. BoA 2. Corporate Earnings: A Mixed Bag Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing: Delivered strong results on the back of high demand for artificial intelligence (AI) hardware, underscoring the

1. Market Rally and Key Drivers U.S. markets saw significant gains today, with the $.IXIC(.IXIC)$ leading the charge, up 2.5% $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ $Apple(AAPL)$ . The $.SPX(.SPX)$ and Dow Jones Industrial Average followed suit, climbing 1.8% and 1.7%, respectively. The rally was fueled by softer-than-expected core inflation data, robust earnings reports from banks, and news of a ceasefire deal in Gaza, which brought optimism for geopolitical stability. 2. Inflation: Softer Core, Sticky Headline Slowdown US inflation The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.9% year-o

1. Market Recap: Modest Gains After Inflation Data Stocks closed with mixed results today following the release of a key inflation report. The $.SPX(.SPX)$ edged up 0.1%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5%, and the $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ fell 0.2% $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ $Apple(AAPL)$ . Markets reacted positively compared to last Friday, when a robust jobs report heightened concerns over persistent inflation and reduced expectations for Federal Reserve easing in 2025. Win Loss 2. Banking Sector Takes Center Stage The fourth-quarter earnings season begins tomorrow,

1. Market Performance Highlights The $.SPX(.SPX)$ showcased resilience, reversing a 0.9% intraday decline to close 0.2% higher. This marked its largest rebound since September, signaling renewed investor confidence. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.9%, driven by broad-based strength, while the $.IXIC(.IXIC)$ slipped 0.4%, weighed down by technology stocks. The late-session rally for the S&P 500 countered a recent trend of weak closes, offering a glimmer of hope for market sentiment. 2. Tech Sector Pressures and AI Regulation Impact Technology stocks faced headwinds following the Biden administration's decision to expand restrictions on AI chip exports to over 120 countries beyond China.

1. Summary of the Latest Session and Key Catalysts The opening days of 2025 brought dramatic volatility to financial markets, triggered by a surprisingly robust U.S. jobs report for December. The labor market exceeded expectations with 256,000 payrolls added, compared to a forecast of 165,000. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, reinforcing the resilience of the U.S. economy. While wages grew by a modest 0.3% on a monthly basis, the strength of the employment figures cast doubt on expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts in the near term. These developments had a profound impact on market dynamics. Bond yields soared as traders recalibrated for a prolonged higher-yield environment, with the 10-year Treasury yield climbing 10 basis points to 4.78%, its highest since November 2023. This pu

In December, the United States created 256,000 jobs, significantly exceeding Goldman Sachs' expectations, which foresaw a creation of around 200,000 jobs. This substantial job creation caused turbulence in financial markets, leading to a drop in major indices (Dow Jones down 1.2%, Nasdaq Composite down 1.5%) and a spike in Treasury bond yields to 4.79%, the highest since November 2023. The unemployment rate decreased to 4.1%, while wages rose by 0.3% month-on-month and 3.9% year-on-year. Investors now expect the Federal Reserve to take a more cautious approach to monetary easing this year$NASDAQ 100(NDX)$  $S&P 500(.SPX)$   The report suggests that the Fed

1- Market Recap Mixed Performance Across Major Indexes The stock market started strong but faltered by the close, underscoring ongoing concerns about market breadth and resilience. $.DJI(.DJI)$ : Early session: Up 300 points (+0.9%). Close: Down 0.1%, marking its largest blown gain since September. $.SPX(.SPX)$ : Closed up 0.6%, driven by select tech stocks. $.IXIC(.IXIC)$ : Gained 1.2%, with Big Tech and semiconductor stocks leading the charge. The Narrow Rally Tech Takes Center Stage Tech stocks dominated the day's gains, buoyed by: CES Trade Show: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote address, scheduled for later tonight, added to the enthusiasm.

1 Market Recap S&P 500 Ends Slump with Strong Rally The $.SPX(.SPX)$ snapped a five-session losing streak, rising 1.3% on Friday—its best single-day performance since Nov. 6, 2024. This rally, driven largely by dip-buying, came after a lackluster performance during the traditionally strong Santa Claus Rally period. Despite the gains, the S&P 500 ended the stretch with a 0.5% decline, missing its historical average of a 1.3% gain… Ind perf U.S. 10-Year Treasury: Yields are testing resistance at 4.55%, reflecting investor caution amid inflation and rate uncertainties. Historical Context: Bearish or Blip? While some interpret the underperformance during this seasonal rally as a bearish signal for the year ahead, historical data offers a more

1 Market Recap Stocks Struggle for Direction U.S. equity markets delivered a mixed performance today, with notable sectoral divergences: Dow Jones Industrial Average: Fell 0.2% (-86 points) for its seventh consecutive losing session, marking its longest losing streak in nearly five years. $.SPX(.SPX)$ : Finished flat, with losses outnumbering gains by almost 3-to-1. $.IXIC(.IXIC)$ : Gained flat, buoyed by tech stocks, continuing its relative outperformance compared to the value-heavy Dow. $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ Ind Perf Broadcom Surges on AI Hype Chipmaker $Broadcom(AV