Market Overview - The U.S. stock market started December on a subdued note, with major indexes retreating as investors recalibrated their risk appetite following a strong close to the previous week [1] - A broad pullback was observed across various sectors, particularly in technology and cryptocurrency-related equities, influenced by rising bond yields and hints of a potential interest rate hike from the Bank of Japan [1][3] Market Performance Recap - The S&P 500 declined by 0.5%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.9%, and the Nasdaq Composite shed 0.4%, interrupting a five-day winning streak [2] - This downturn contrasted with the previous Friday's performance, where the Dow rose by 0.6%, the Nasdaq advanced by 0.7%, and the S&P 500 gained 0.5% [2] Major Stock Movements - Cryptocurrency-related firms faced significant selling pressure as Bitcoin dropped below $86,000, with companies like MicroStrategy, MARA Holdings, Coinbase Global, Riot Platforms, and Robinhood Markets seeing declines between approximately 3% to 7% [4] - Nvidia bucked the downward trend, with shares advancing by 1.5% after announcing a $2 billion investment in Synopsys, which saw its shares rise by about 5% [5] - Bausch Health surged by 14.8% following an acquisition, while Bath & Body Works rose by 9.4% also due to an acquisition [6] Upcoming Market Events - December is expected to be significant with crucial economic data releases and central bank policy decisions that could influence market direction [7] - Key economic data announcements include ISM Manufacturing PMI, ISM Services PMI, ADP Private Payrolls, and Consumer Price Index, among others [8] - The U.S. Federal Reserve meeting on December 9th-10th is highly anticipated, with an 87.6% probability of a 25-basis point interest rate cut [9] Earnings Announcements - Several companies are set to release earnings reports, including Credo Technology Holding and MongoDB, with major tech companies like Salesforce, CrowdStrike, and Marvell Technology also on the calendar [11][12]

Market Overview - The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a significant downturn, with nearly $1 billion in leveraged crypto positions liquidated, leading to Bitcoin's drop of 8% to below $84,000, marking a year-to-date decline of over 9% [2] - Ether has plummeted 10%, resulting in an 18% decrease since last December, while the bottom half of the largest 100 digital assets has seen a decline of almost 70% this year [3] Retail Sector Insights - Black Friday saw record online spending of $11.8 billion, a 9% increase from last year, driven by an 85% surge in AI-driven traffic to retail sites [4] - Thanksgiving Day also set a record with $6.4 billion spent online, indicating strong demand as Cyber Week commenced [5] International Market Dynamics - Japanese stocks experienced weakness, contributing to a decline in futures, while the yen strengthened amid expectations of an interest rate hike from the Bank of Japan [7] - The 2-year yield in Japan rose to its highest level since 2008, reflecting market reactions to potential changes in monetary policy [8] Technology Sector Earnings - CrowdStrike is expected to report an EPS of around $0.94 for Q3, indicating a year-over-year growth of approximately 20%, with a revenue forecast of $1.21 billion [10] - Marll Technology is projected to have an EPS of about $0.74, up from $0.67 in the previous quarter, with revenue expected to exceed $2 billion [11] Federal Reserve Commentary - The market is closely monitoring comments from Federal Reserve officials, particularly regarding potential monetary policy changes, with rate-cutting expectations rising significantly [13]

Market Overview - The stock market is experiencing a downturn, with the Dow down approximately 0.8% or over 360 points, while the S&P 500 and NASDAQ are both down around 0.5% [1][2] - The Bank of Japan's hints at raising interest rates have led to a rise in US rates, with the 10-year Treasury yield up 8 basis points to 4.09% and the 30-year yield similarly up to 4.74% [2][3] Sector Performance - Energy is the only sector showing gains, up more than 1%, while utilities, which are sensitive to interest rates, are the biggest losers [5][6] - The Russell 2000, representing small-cap stocks, is down 1%, reversing recent outperformance [4][5] - In the tech-heavy NASDAQ 100, Nvidia and Apple are up about 1%, but Broadcom is down about 4% [7][8] Cryptocurrency Market - Bitcoin is under pressure, trading around $85,000, down from a peak of over $92,000, marking a 9% decline since the start of the year [9][10] - Bitcoin ETFs have experienced their worst monthly outflows on record, contributing to the selloff [11] - Concerns over the Japanese yen have previously led to significant drops in Bitcoin prices, indicating potential volatility ahead [12] Consumer Behavior and Retail - The holiday shopping season is underway, with strong Black Friday sales, but consumer confidence remains low [33][34] - Bath & Body Works reported upbeat sales driven by aggressive promotions, indicating a potential recovery after a lackluster third quarter [62][63] - E-commerce trends are relatively strong, with growth expected in the upper single digits, particularly benefiting major players like Amazon and Walmart [105][106] AI and Technology Sector - AI is projected to contribute at least half a percentage point to annual growth, with significant spending in data centers expected to support economic growth [72][73] - The demand for AI chips, particularly GPUs, is anticipated to remain strong through 2026, with Nvidia expected to maintain a dominant market position [42][43] - Concerns about the sustainability of AI valuations are present, with expectations for execution on new programs being critical for maintaining investor confidence [49][50] Company-Specific Insights - Disney's "Zootopia 2" has performed well at the box office, grossing $156 million in North America and $556 million globally, marking a significant win for the company [54][56] - Toast has been upgraded to outperform by BMP Paribas, indicating optimism about its growth potential in the restaurant software market [58][60] - Tesla faces scrutiny over its valuation and market share, particularly in Europe, where sales have declined amid increasing competition [88][95]

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Market Overview - The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange showed mixed results with the Tel Aviv 35 Index increasing by 0.11% to 3,429.69 points, while the Tel Aviv 125 Index decreased by 0.07% to 3,477.29 points and the BlueTech Global Index fell by 0.22% to 597.24 points [1] - The All Bond corporate bond index declined by 0.16% to 418.77 points, with total turnover reaching NIS 3.30 billion in equities and NIS 3.77 billion in bonds [1] Foreign Exchange Market - The shekel-dollar rate was set 0.031% higher at NIS 3.264/$, and the shekel-euro rate increased by 0.586% to NIS 3.796/€ [2] Notable Stock Movements - Bank Leumi led the market with a rise of 0.67% and the highest trading turnover, while Mizrahi Tefahot Bank and Israel Discount Bank saw increases of 1.84% and 1.38%, respectively [2] - Shufersal Ltd. experienced the largest gain on the Tel Aviv 35 Index, rising by 2.37%, followed by Tower Semiconductor Ltd. with a 2.02% increase, Nice with a 0.84% rise, and Bezeq Israel Telecommunications Company Ltd. up by 0.99% [3] - Clal Insurance Enterprise Holdings recorded the largest decline on the Tel Aviv 35 Index, falling by 2.89%, with Elbit Systems Ltd. down by 1.66% and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. decreasing by 0.78% [3] - Outside the Tel Aviv 35 Index, El Al Israel Airlines Ltd. fell by 3.66% [4]

Good Monday morning on Wall Street. I'm Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sazy and this is Opening Bid. We have a little bit of everything for you today in the markets from a renewed flight out of Bitcoin to surprisingly solid sales results from retailers to kick off the holiday shopping season.Then there is President Trump saying he has decided who the next Fed chair will be. this only 10 days out from the next decision on rates from the Federal Reserve. So, busy week uh right out of the gate here on Mo ...

The U.S. layoff machine is slowly speeding up, and Wall Street is beginning to notice. Goldman Sachs is warning that there are "growing signs of weakness" in the U.S. employment market. Goldman Sachs analysts said that job losses may be rising, even while official statistics seem steady. Goldman economists Manuel Abecasis and Pierfrancesco Mei weighed in. Their statements come as FedEx says it will lay off 856 people at a key logistics center in Coppell, Texas. The firm said the decision was due to a cu ...

Market Overview - U.S. stock markets have continued to rise in 2025, with the Dow and S&P 500 gaining 0.3% and 0.1% in November, while the Nasdaq Composite fell by 1.5% [1][2] - Year-to-date performance shows the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite up by 12.6%, 16.7%, and 21.2%, respectively, with expectations of continued growth in December due to a potential interest rate cut by the Fed [3] Investment Opportunities - Recommended stocks for December include Expedia Group Inc. (EXPE), The Allstate Corp. (ALL), Dillard's Inc. (DDS), Kinross Gold Corp. (KGC), and Globus Medical Inc. (GMED), all carrying a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) and a Zacks Momentum Score of A [4][9] Company Highlights Expedia Group Inc. (EXPE) - Benefits from a strong platform model that enhances customer insights and revenue growth, with an expected revenue growth rate of 6.3% and earnings growth rate of 20.8% for next year [7][8] - Strong liquidity, share buybacks, and dividends highlight financial resilience [8] The Allstate Corp. (ALL) - Consistent growth in premiums with a 7.6% year-over-year increase in net premiums earned in the first nine months of 2025 [10][11] - Expected revenue growth rate of 5.7% and a decline in earnings by 14.5% for next year, with share repurchases totaling $805 million in the first nine months of 2025 [12][11] Dillard's Inc. (DDS) - Capturing growth in both brick-and-mortar and e-commerce, with a 1% year-over-year increase in retail sales [13][14] - Expected revenue growth rate of 0.8% and a decline in earnings by 8.2% for next year [16] Kinross Gold Corp. (KGC) - Strong production profile with a focus on organic growth through projects like the Tasiast mine, which has boosted production capacity [17][18] - Expected revenue growth rate of 6.3% and earnings growth rate of 32% for next year [19] Globus Medical Inc. (GMED) - Strengthened position in the musculoskeletal space through acquisitions, with a focus on expanding product offerings [20][21] - Expected revenue growth rate of 7.2% and earnings growth rate of 11.3% for next year [22]

The latest Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) earnings show it is still the dominant retailer in America. ...