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By Jeffry Bartash
Trump White House to have big influence on world economy
The U.S. economy has separated itself from the global pack – and its lead could widen in the new year.
That’s the upshot of a new forecast by the International Monetary Fund, the organization created at the end of World War II to support the global economy.
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Over the last 7 days, the United States market has remained flat, yet it is up 25% over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow by 15% annually. In this context of steady growth and positive earnings outlook, identifying high growth tech stocks involves focusing on companies with innovative technologies and strong potential for future expansion.
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U.S. stock futures were rising and bond yields were retreating on Friday. Investors have been fretting about elevated interest rates for weeks, but the past few days have boosted hopes that the Federal Reserve will be able to cut borrowing costs at some point this year.
The mood on Wall Street has been improving since Wednesday’s consumer price index report showed core inflation had cooled last month,
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The technology sector has crushed the S&P 500 over the past three, five, and 10 years as leading tech stocks like Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, and Broadcom have grown in value.
Investors gravitate mainly toward these stocks because of their growth potential,
Specialty ETFs, or sector funds, offer a unique way for investors to zero in on specific industries or market segments that align with their growth expectations. Unlike traditional index funds that provide broad market exposure, specialty ETFs focus on niche sectors such as energy, fintech, or consumer goods, making it easier for investors to tap into the areas of the economy that are experiencing rapid growth,
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The Dow is up 2.9% this week, on pace for its best week since week ending Nov. 8, when it rose 4.6%.
The S&P 500 is up 1.9% this week, on pace for its best week since week ending Nov. 8, when it rose 4.7%.
The Nasdaq Composite is up 0.9% this week,
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Stock futures are higher Friday morning, putting major U.S. indexes on track to post weekly gains for the first time in three weeks.
Futures tied to the Dow Jones industrial Average were up 0.5% in recent trading, while those linked to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq added 0.7% and 1.2%, respectively.