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Futures Contracts: Nvidia Gains Gains;  Recession signal intensifies

Futures Contracts: Nvidia Gains Gains; Recession signal intensifies

Dow Jones futures rose slightly overnight, as did S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures, with profits from Nvidia and Cisco leading the way. X The stock market recovery has retreated amid weakness Target (TGT) revenue and vacation forecasts, as well as Micron Technology (MU) cutting memory chip production plans. The bond market is showing greater recession …

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Inventories fall after retail sales;  Target dives on missed gains

Inventories fall after retail sales; Target dives on missed gains

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell Wednesday morning after stronger than expected retail sales data from the Commerce Department. Investors also digested a series of early earnings reports from retailers. Target plunged more than 16% on weak results, while Nvidia’s earnings are expected to be released after the close. X Among the best stocks to …

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The road to year-end gains for stocks will be hammered by volatility as investors try to 'sniff out' a reversal in inflation and a Fed U-turn on rates

The road to year-end gains for stocks will be hammered by volatility as investors try to ‘sniff out’ a reversal in inflation and a Fed U-turn on rates

Stocks rose this week after the October inflation report, but the path to year-end gains remains volatile, market analysts said. Inflation may have peaked, but CPI at 7.7% is still well above the Fed’s 2% target. “I think we’re ready to rally at the end of the year… It’s not going to be a straight …

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