Major indexes continue to rise, tech stocks lead the way

  • S&P 500 rebounds after worst day since September
  • Major indexes have advanced for seven straight weeks
  • Tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rises 1.3%
  • Dow Jones Industrial Average gains 0.9%
  • All 11 sectors within the S&P 500 end higher
  • Consumer-discretionary stocks rise 1.4%
  • Utilities gain 0.1%
  • Investor faith in a soft landing for the economy increases
  • Stocks rebound after inflation data shows U.S. economy cooling gradually
  • Fed faces no immediate pressure to raise or cut interest rates
  • Year-end rally in stocks leaves investors bracing for volatility in 2024
  • Crude-oil futures fall 0.4%, gold futures rise 0.2%
  • Chip maker Micron Technology is S&P 500’s best performer
  • Cruise-line operators rally after Carnival Corp. reports earnings
  • Paychex falls 7% after reporting earnings
  • Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index falls 1.6%, Stoxx Europe 600 index dips 0.2%

Stocks rebounded on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both rising. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also gained, putting all three indexes on track for their eighth consecutive week of gains. Consumer-discretionary stocks were the top performer, while utilities lagged behind. Investor confidence in a soft landing for the economy has increased, leading to a rally in stocks, bonds, and other assets. The rebound came after economic data showed that inflation is rising at a slower pace than previously estimated, indicating a gradual cooling of the U.S. economy. The Federal Reserve is not under immediate pressure to raise or cut interest rates. The year-end rally in stocks has left some investors expecting increased volatility in the new year. In overseas markets, Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index and the Stoxx Europe 600 index both experienced declines.

Public Companies: Micron Technology (MU), Carnival Corp. (CCL), Royal Caribbean Group (RCL), Paychex (PAYX)
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Factuality Level: 8
Justification: The article provides factual information about the performance of the stock market, including the rise in the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average. It also mentions the sectors that performed well and the sectors that lagged. The article includes economic data and quotes from experts. However, it does not provide any sources for the information, which lowers the factuality level slightly.

Noise Level: 3
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Financial Markets Impacted: Stock market

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