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Stock Market Rallies on Strong Earnings, CPI Inflation Report

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The stock market witnessed a surge on Thursday, with the Nasdaq extending its win streak to five sessions, driven by a robust December consumer price index (CPI) report and upcoming fourth-quarter earnings season. Key TAKEAWAYS:

  • The December CPI report showed a 0.1% decline in the CPI, beating expectations of a flat reading, with the core CPI rising 0.3% from November levels.
  • The annual core inflation rate eased to 5.7% from 6%, a significant improvement from the 40-year-high of 6.6% in September.
  • The Labor Department's initial unemployment claims rose to 205,000, below expectations of a rise to 215,000, suggesting a strong labor market.
  • KB Home sold off 2.9% after providing a lackluster Q1 housing forecast and suggesting it's cutting prices to boost demand.
  • Apple chip supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing jumped over 6% after posting robust earnings.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.6%, the S&P 500 gained 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.6%, closing above the 50-day moving average for a second straight day.

STATISTICS:

  • The December CPI report showed a 6.5% ease in inflation from 7.1% the prior month.
  • The core CPI rose 0.3% from November levels, as expected.
  • The annual core inflation rate eased to 5.7% from 6%.
  • Initial unemployment claims rose to 205,000, below expectations of a rise to 215,000.
  • KB Home sold off 2.9% after providing a lackluster Q1 housing forecast.
  • Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing jumped over 6% after posting robust earnings.

SOURCES:

  • [Source 1](wsj.com, 12/14/2023)
  • [Source 2] (ibd.com, 12/14/2023)
  • [Source 3] (cnbc.com, 12/14/2023)
  • [Source 4] (Yahoo Finance, 12/14/2023)

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