Weapons manufacturers also advanced after Washington's military action. Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics climbed, while the S&P 500 aerospace and defense index rose to a record high. " "The lack of permanent boots on the ground, the fact that we're not permanently engaged, means the broader equity markets are able to ‌set aside what ‍might have been fears of a prolonged engagement," Haworth said. Tesla climbed 3.1% after seven straight ‍sessions of losses. Nvidia dipped 0.4% and Apple declined 1.4%. Th ...

Market Overview - U.S. stock futures were steady after declines on Tuesday, with major benchmark indices showing higher futures [1] - Investors are awaiting Nvidia Corp.'s earnings report and the release of the Fed's October FOMC meeting minutes [1] Treasury Yields and Market Projections - The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.12%, while the two-year bond was at 3.58% [2] - Markets are pricing a 46.6% likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in December [2] Stock Performance - Nvidia Corp. rose 0.42% in premarket, with expected earnings of $1.25 per share on revenue of $54.84 billion [7] - Constellation Energy Corp. gained 3.49% after securing a $1 billion loan to restart the Crane Clean Energy Center, expected to create 3,400 jobs [7] - DoorDash Inc. advanced 2.20% following a Jefferies upgrade and a new partnership with Family Dollar [7] - Baidu Inc. slipped 2.50% despite beating revenue expectations, with online marketing revenue dropping 18% year-over-year to $2.16 billion [6] Sector Performance - Energy, health care, and real estate stocks recorded the strongest gains, while consumer discretionary and information technology sectors closed lower [9] Analyst Insights - Professor Jeremy Siegel maintains a constructive long-term view on the economy, suggesting resilience rather than recession [11] - Siegel anticipates a shift to a clearer easing bias from the Fed if economic activity cools, advising caution regarding high valuations in the U.S. tech sector [12] - He highlights international opportunities in Japan and Europe, where valuations are cheaper than in the U.S. [12] Upcoming Economic Data - Investors are monitoring upcoming data releases, including the Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey, housing starts, and building permits [14]

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