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### Major Index Performance
- **Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI):** Jumped 1% or 426.16 points to close at a record high of 44,296.51 points[1][2].
- **S&P 500:** Rose 0.3% or 20.63 points to finish at 5,969.34 points[1][2].
- **NASDAQ:** Climbed 0.2% or 31.23 points to end at 19,003.65 points[1][2].

### Key Factors Driving Today's Market Direction
- Fresh data indicating solid economic activity in the U.S., including a rise in the S&P Global U.S. Composite PMI Output Index to 55.3, the highest level in 31 months[1][2].
- Shift in investor focus from tech stocks to more economically sensitive sectors like industrials and consumer discretionary[1][2].
- Anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s policy move in its December meeting, with some expecting another rate cut and others a pause in rate cuts[1][2].

### Notable Sector Performance
- **Top Gainers:**
- Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY): Rose 1.4%[1][2].
- Industrials Select Sector SPDR (XLI): Gained 1.4%[1][2].
- Financials Select Sector SPDR: Added 1.1%[1][2].
- **Decliners:**
- Communication Services Select Sector SPDR (XLC): Fell 0.2%[1][2].

### Market Highlights
- **Most Actively Traded Stocks:** Not specified, but trading volume was 13.49 billion shares, lower than the last 20-session average of 14.65 billion[1][2].
- **Biggest Percentage Gainers and Losers:**
- NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): Ended 3.2% lower[1][2].
- Meta Platforms, Inc. (META): Declined 0.7%[1][2].
- **Significant Market-Moving News Events:**
- Geopolitical tensions, including a missile exchange between Ukraine and Russia, with Moscow issuing a nuclear threat[1][2].
- **Important Economic Data Releases and Their Impact:**
- S&P Global U.S. Composite PMI Output Index rose to 55.3, indicating strong economic activity[1][2].
- University of Michigan’s final Consumer Sentiment Index reading for November rose to 71.8, though it missed analysts’ expectations of 73[1][2].

### Technical Analysis
- **Current Market Trend:** Bullish indicators as all three major indexes closed in positive territory and rebounded from last week’s losses[1][2].
- **Key Support and Resistance Levels:** Not specified in the sources.
- **Trading Volume Analysis:** Lower than the last 20-session average, with 13.49 billion shares traded[1][2].
- **VIX Movement and Implications:** The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) was down 9.66% to 15.24, indicating reduced market volatility[1][2].

### Forward-Looking Elements
- **Pre-market Futures Indication:** Not available in the sources.
- **Key Events to Watch for Tomorrow:**
- FOMC minutes release in the week ahead[3].
- House price index and 2nd estimate of 3Q24 GDP[3].
- **Important Upcoming Earnings Releases:** Not specified in the sources.
- **Potential Market Catalysts:**
- Federal Reserve’s policy move in December[1][2].
- Holiday spending and consumer confidence trends[3].

## Major Index Performance
- **Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI):** Surged 1.1% or 461.88 points to close at 43,870.35. At intraday high, the index was up more than 600 points[1][2].
- **S&P 500:** Advanced 0.5% to finish at 5,948.17. 10 out of 11 broad sectors ended in positive territory, with one in the negative zone[1].
- **NASDAQ Composite:** Finished at 18,972.42, gaining 6.28 points. The index had a mixed performance by technology behemoths, with an intraday high of nearly 115 points and an intraday low of more than 252 points down[1].

## Key Factors Driving Today's Market Direction
- Market participants shifted from overvalued technology sectors to cyclical sectors to benefit from a strong U.S. economy.
- Solid third-quarter 2024 earnings results contributed to the positive market sentiment[1].

## Notable Sector Performance
- **Top Gainers:**
- Financials Select Sector SPDR (XLF): Up 1.3%
- Industrials Select Sector SPDR (XLI): Up 1.3%
- Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB): Up 1.2%
- Utilities Select Sector SPDR (XLU): Up 1.7%
- Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP): Up 1.1%[1].
- **Decliners:**
- Only one sector out of the 11 broad sectors of the S&P 500 ended in negative territory, though specific details on the declining sector are not provided[1].

## Market Highlights
- **Most Actively Traded Stocks:** Not specified in the sources.
- **Biggest Percentage Gainers and Losers:** Not detailed in the sources.
- **Significant Market-Moving News Events:**
- Strong Q3 2024 earnings results from companies like Snowflake Inc. and Deere & Company.
- Shift in investor focus from technology to cyclical sectors[1].
- **Important Economic Data Releases and Their Impact:**
- Initial claims decreased by 6,000 to 213,000 for the week ended Nov 16, lower than the consensus estimate of 220,000.
- Continuing claims increased 34,000 to 1.908 million for the week ended Nov 9.
- The Philadelphia Manufacturing Business index came in at -5.5 in November, down from +10.3 in October.
- The Conference Board reported that Leading Indicators for the U.S. economy fell 0.4% in October, in line with the consensus estimate[1].

## Technical Analysis
- **Current Market Trend:** Bullish indicators given the positive close of major indices.
- **Key Support and Resistance Levels:** Not specified in the sources.
- **Trading Volume Analysis:** A total of 15.32 billion shares were traded on Thursday, higher than the last 20-session average of 14.55 billion. Advancers outnumbered decliners on the NYSE by a 3.17-to-1 ratio and on Nasdaq by a 1.99-to-1 ratio[1].
- **VIX Movement and Implications:** The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) was down 1.7% to 16.87, indicating reduced market volatility[1].

## Forward-Looking Elements
- **Pre-Market Futures Indication:** Not provided in the sources.
- **Key Events to Watch for Tomorrow:** Not specified in the sources.
- **Important Upcoming Earnings Releases:** Not detailed in the sources.
- **Potential Market Catalysts:** Continued strong earnings results and economic data releases could influence market direction. The shift in investor focus between sectors may also continue to impact the market[1].

**Major Index Performance**

- **S&P 500**: Down 0.2% as of 10 a.m. Eastern time, though it closed the day at 0.1% higher, finishing at 5,917.11[2][3].
- **Dow Jones Industrial Average**: Rose 46 points, or 0.1%, and closed at 43,408.47 after a 0.3% increase the previous day[1][2][3].
- **Nasdaq Composite**: Fell 0.5% during the day but closed at 18,966.14, down 0.1% from the previous day[1][2][3].

**Key Factors Driving Today's Market Direction**

- Nvidia's Q3 earnings report: Despite beating analysts' estimates, Nvidia's stock initially dropped in after-hours trading due to high expectations but recovered in premarket trading[1][3].
- Geopolitical tensions: Concerns over intensifying conflicts in Europe, particularly between Ukraine and Russia, influenced market sentiment[2][3].
- Mixed earnings reports: Various companies reported mixed results, impacting sector performance[2][3].
- Economic data: Anticipation of Initial Jobless Claims and Existing Home Sales reports[3].

**Notable Sector Performance**

- **Top Gainers**:
- Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE): Up 1%[2].
- Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV): Up 1.2%[2].
- **Top Decliners**:
- Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY): Down 0.4%[2].
- Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP): Down 0.5%[2].

**Market Highlights**

- **Most Actively Traded Stocks**:
- Nvidia (NVDA): Significant movement due to Q3 earnings report[1][3].
- Snowflake (SNOW): Gained 20% after better-than-expected Q3 results[3].
- Target Corp. (TGT): Stock price plunged 22% despite exceeding earnings estimates[2].
- **Biggest Percentage Gainers and Losers**:
- Williams-Sonoma and Wix.com jumped 27.5% and 14.3%, respectively[2].
- Target Corp. (TGT) dropped 22%[2].
- **Significant Market-Moving News Events**:
- Nvidia’s Q3 earnings and revenue forecast[1][3].
- Geopolitical tensions and Russian President Vladimir Putin's warning[2].
- **Important Economic Data Releases and Their Impact**:
- Initial Jobless Claims and Existing Home Sales reports anticipated[3].

**Technical Analysis**

- **Current Market Trend**: Mixed, with some indices showing slight gains and others slight losses, indicating cautious sentiment[1][2][3].
- **Key Support and Resistance Levels**: Not explicitly mentioned, but the S&P 500's close at 5,917.11 suggests it is near recent support levels[2].
- **Trading Volume Analysis**: Total shares traded were lower than the last 20-session average, with decliners outnumbering advancers on both NYSE and Nasdaq[2].
- **VIX Movement and Implications**: The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) was up 5% to 17.16, indicating increased market volatility and concern[2].

**Forward-Looking Elements**

- **Pre-Market Futures Indication**: Futures on the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 were down 0.29% and 0.15%, respectively, while Dow Jones futures were up 0.03% as of early Thursday morning[3].
- **Key Events to Watch for Tomorrow**:
- Comments from Federal Reserve officials on future monetary policy[3].
- Eurozone consumer confidence data[3].
- **Important Upcoming Earnings Releases**:
- Gap (GAP), Intuit (INTU), PDD Holdings (PDD), Baidu (BIDU), and Deere (DE) scheduled for today and the next days[3][4].
- **Potential Market Catalysts**:
- Ongoing geopolitical tensions and their impact on global markets[2][3].
- Upcoming economic data releases, including Initial Jobless Claims and Existing Home Sales[3].

## Major Index Performance
- **S&P 500**: Down 0.5% as of 11 a.m. Eastern time[1].
- **Dow Jones Industrial Average**: Slipped 30 points, or 0.1%, as of 11 a.m. Eastern time[1].
- **NASDAQ Composite**: Sank 0.6% as of 11 a.m. Eastern time[1].

## Key Factors Driving Today's Market Direction
- **Target's Forecast**: Target's stock dropped 21.2% after the retailer reported weaker profit and revenue than expected and gave a pessimistic forecast for the holiday shopping season[1].
- **Walmart's Performance**: In contrast, Walmart reported strong sales and optimistic projections for the holiday season, which positively impacted its stock[1].
- **Geopolitical Tensions**: Ongoing concerns about the Russia-Ukraine conflict also influenced market sentiment[2].

## Notable Sector Performance
- **Top Gainers**: Technology and Communication Services sectors were among the gainers, with the Technology Select Sector SPDR (XLK) up 0.7% and the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR (XLC) up 0.8% on the previous day[2].
- **Top Decliners**: Energy and Financials sectors were among the decliners, with the Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) down 0.6% and the Financials Select Sector SPDR (XLF) down 0.7% on the previous day[2].

## Market Highlights
- **Most Actively Traded Stocks**: Target was highly active due to its significant stock drop[1].
- **Biggest Percentage Losers**: Target led the losers with a 21.2% drop[1].
- **Significant Market-Moving News Events**: Target's earnings report and forecast, Walmart's strong earnings, and geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine[1][2].
- **Important Economic Data Releases**:
- Housing starts in October were 1.311 million units, missing the consensus estimate of 1.345 million units[2].
- Building permits in October were 1.416 million units, lagging the consensus estimate of 1.44 million units[2].

## Technical Analysis
- **Current Market Trend**: The market is showing bearish indicators due to the decline in major indices and geopolitical concerns[1][2].
- **Key Support and Resistance Levels**: No specific levels mentioned in the sources, but the overall trend suggests caution.
- **Trading Volume Analysis**: Trading volume was lower than the last 20-session average, with 13.94 billion shares traded on Tuesday[2].
- **VIX Movement and Implications**: The VIX was up 4.9% to 16.35, indicating increased volatility and investor concern[2].

## Forward-Looking Elements
- **Pre-market Futures Indication**: Not specified in the sources.
- **Key Events to Watch for Tomorrow**: No specific events mentioned, but ongoing geopolitical tensions and earnings reports will be significant.
- **Important Upcoming Earnings Releases**: Continued earnings season will be crucial, especially for retail and technology sectors.
- **Potential Market Catalysts**: Holiday season sales forecasts, geopolitical developments, and upcoming economic data releases.

## Major Index Performance
- **S&P 500**: Up 0.4% to close at 5,893.62[1][4].
- **Dow Jones Industrial Average**: Down 0.1% to close at 43,389.60, after an intraday high that was down more than 148 points[1][4].
- **Nasdaq Composite**: Up 0.6% or 111.69 points to close at 18,791.81, ending a four-day losing streak[1][4].

## Key Factors Driving Today's Market Direction
- Investors were cautious ahead of the last significant week of the third-quarter 2024 earnings season[1].
- Hawkish comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell regarding future interest rate cuts. Powell indicated the Fed is in no hurry to lower rates further, citing the economy's current strength[1].
- Geopolitical tensions, including escalations in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which led to increased safe-haven buying in U.S. Treasury bonds[2].

## Notable Sector Performance
- **Top Gainers**:
- Communication Services Select Sector SPDR (XLC): Up 1%
- Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE): Up 1.3%
- Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY): Up 0.9%
- Real Estate Select Sector SPDR (XLRE): Up 0.9%
- Utilities Select Sector SPDR (XLU): Up 0.9%[1].
- **Decliners**: Only one sector out of 11 ended in negative territory, though specific details on the declining sector are not provided[1].

## Market Highlights
- **Most Actively Traded Stocks**: No specific details provided, but Tesla Inc. (TSLA) saw significant activity with a 5.6% increase following news about potential easing of U.S. government rules on self-driving cars[1].
- **Biggest Percentage Gainers**: Tesla Inc. (TSLA) up 5.6%[1].
- **Biggest Percentage Losers**: Not specified.
- **Significant Market-Moving News Events**:
- Hawkish comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
- Geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
- News about Tesla and potential regulatory changes for self-driving cars[1][2].

## Technical Analysis
- **Current Market Trend**: Mixed, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 rising while the Dow Jones fell[1][4].
- **Key Support and Resistance Levels**: Not specified.
- **Trading Volume Analysis**: Total of 14.94 billion shares traded, higher than the last 20-session average of 14.12 billion. Advancers outnumbered decliners on the NYSE by a 1.71-to-1 ratio[1].
- **VIX Movement and Implications**: The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) fell 4.5% to 15.58, indicating reduced market volatility[1].

## Forward-Looking Elements
- **Pre-market Futures Indication**: Not specified.
- **Key Events to Watch for Tomorrow**: Earnings reports from several giant retailers, a key global leader and largest manufacturer of AI chips, a big medical device maker, and an Internet-based behemoth[1].
- **Important Upcoming Earnings Releases**: Same as above.
- **Potential Market Catalysts**: Future interest rate decisions by the Fed, geopolitical developments, and upcoming earnings reports[1][2].

### Major Index Performance
- **Dow Jones Industrial Average**: Down 0.7% or 305.87 points to close at 43,444.9[1].
- **S&P 500**: Virtually unchanged in early trading, but closed the week down 2.3%[2][3].
- **NASDAQ Composite**: Up 0.1% in early trading[2].

### Key Factors Driving Today's Market Direction
- The market is steadier after losing most of its rally following Donald Trump’s presidential victory[2].
- Economic and political uncertainties continue to influence market sentiment.

### Notable Sector Performance
- **Top Gainers**: No specific sectors highlighted as major gainers.
- **Top Decliners**: No specific sectors highlighted as major decliners, but overall market indices showed a mixed to slightly negative performance.

### Market Highlights

#### Most Actively Traded Stocks
- Trading of Spirit Airlines’ stock was halted after the airline reached an agreement with its debtholders on a plan to take it through Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection[2].

#### Biggest Percentage Gainers and Losers
- **CVS Health**: Rose 1.9% after adding four new directors to its board, including Larry Robbins from Glenview Capital Management[2].
- **Spirit Airlines**: Stock trading halted due to bankruptcy proceedings, likely to wipe out current stock investors’ holdings[2].

#### Significant Market-Moving News Events
- Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy announcement and its impact on stockholders[2].
- CVS Health’s addition of new board directors and its positive impact on the stock[2].

#### Important Economic Data Releases and Their Impact
- No significant economic data releases mentioned for today.

### Technical Analysis

#### Current Market Trend
- The market trend is mixed, with some indices showing slight declines and others remaining virtually unchanged[1][2].

#### Key Support and Resistance Levels for Major Indices
- No specific levels mentioned in the sources.

#### Trading Volume Analysis
- No detailed analysis provided, but the market is described as holding steadier after initial volatility[2].

#### VIX Movement and Implications
- No specific VIX movement data provided.

### Forward-Looking Elements

#### Pre-Market Futures Indication
- Not specified in the sources.

#### Key Events to Watch for Tomorrow
- No specific events highlighted for tomorrow.

#### Important Upcoming Earnings Releases
- No upcoming earnings releases mentioned.

#### Potential Market Catalysts
- Continued economic and political developments following the presidential victory and their impact on market sentiment[2].

### Major Index Performance
- **S&P 500**: Down 0.6% (or approximately 26 points) in regular trading on Thursday, and futures were down 0.61% as of the early morning on Friday[1][2].
- **Dow Jones Industrial Average**: Closed lower by 0.5% (or about 170 points) on Thursday, and futures were down 0.52% on Friday morning. The Dow lost 286 points, or nearly 0.6%, in the latest trading session[1][2].
- **NASDAQ Composite**: Fell 0.6% on Thursday, and futures were down 0.83% on Friday morning. The NASDAQ Composite shed 2.3% in the latest trading session[1][2].

### Key Factors Driving Today's Market Direction
- Concerns over the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy stance, particularly Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments indicating no rush to cut interest rates[1][2].
- Slight acceleration in October’s U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which hurt future rate-cut expectations[1].

### Notable Sector Performance
- **Top Gainers and Decliners**: Specific sector performance was not detailed, but notable stock movements included Applied Materials (AMAT) declining 6% after a soft Q4 revenue forecast, and Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) surging about 8% after Berkshire Hathaway revealed a new stake in the company[1].

### Market Highlights
- **Most Actively Traded Stocks**: Not specified in the sources, but significant movements were seen in Applied Materials (AMAT) and Domino’s Pizza (DPZ)[1].
- **Biggest Percentage Gainers and Losers**: Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) gained about 8%, while Applied Materials (AMAT) lost 6%[1].
- **Significant Market-Moving News Events**:
- Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments on interest rates.
- October’s U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) data showing a slight acceleration in inflation.
- Berkshire Hathaway’s new stake in Domino’s Pizza[1][2].

### Important Economic Data Releases and Their Impact
- **U.S. Retail Sales, Import Price Index, and Industrial Production**: These reports are scheduled for release today and will provide insights into the health of the U.S. economy, potentially influencing market sentiment[1].

### Technical Analysis
- **Current Market Trend**: Bearish sentiment due to concerns over Fed policy and inflation data[1][2].
- **Key Support and Resistance Levels**: Not specified in the sources.
- **Trading Volume Analysis**: Not provided in the sources.
- **VIX Movement and Implications**: Not detailed, but the overall market anxiety is reflected in the bearish market trend[1][2].

### Forward-Looking Elements
- **Pre-market Futures Indication**: Futures on the Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and S&P 500 were down 0.83%, 0.52%, and 0.61%, respectively, as of early Friday morning[1].
- **Key Events to Watch for Tomorrow**: No specific events mentioned for tomorrow, but upcoming economic data releases will continue to be significant.
- **Important Upcoming Earnings Releases**: Alibaba (BABA) is set to report its quarterly earnings today[1].
- **Potential Market Catalysts**: Future economic data releases, including Retail Sales, Import Price Index, and Industrial Production, as well as any further comments from the Federal Reserve[1].

## Major Index Performance
- **Dow Jones Industrial Average**: Down 15 points, or less than 0.1%, as of midday trading. However, it closed the previous day up 0.1% at 43,958.19[2][3].
- **S&P 500**: Down 0.1% in midday trading, but still near its all-time high set on Monday. It closed the previous day up 1.39 points at 5,985.38[2][3].
- **NASDAQ Composite**: Down 0.2% in midday trading. It closed the previous day down 0.3% at 19,230.72[2][3].

## Key Factors Driving Today's Market Direction
- The post-election rally is showing signs of cooling down[1][3].
- Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled caution on rate cuts, which may have impacted market sentiment[1].
- October CPI data was in line with expectations, with a 0.2% increase, which did not significantly alter market expectations[2].

## Notable Sector Performance
- **Top Gainers**:
- Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) advanced 0.9%
- Real Estate Select Sector SPDR (XLRE) advanced 0.8%
- Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) advanced 0.8%[2].
- **Top Decliners**:
- Three out of 11 broad sectors of the S&P 500 ended in negative territory, though specific sectors are not detailed[2].

## Market Highlights
- **Most Actively Traded Stocks**: No specific details available for today, but notable movers include Walt Disney Co., up 7.8% after strong quarterly profits, and Tapestry, up 12.7% after terminating its merger with Capri[3].
- **Biggest Percentage Gainers and Losers**:
- Griffon Corp. jumped 18.2% and Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. jumped 2.4% due to strong earnings reports[2].
- **Significant Market-Moving News Events**:
- Walt Disney Co.'s strong quarterly profits and Tapestry's merger termination[3].
- **Important Economic Data Releases and Their Impact**:
- October CPI increased 0.2%, in line with expectations, and core CPI increased 0.3%. This data supported an 83% probability of a 25 basis-point rate cut in December[2].

## Technical Analysis
- **Current Market Trend**: The market is showing signs of uncertainty and cooling down after the post-election rally[1][3].
- **Key Support and Resistance Levels**: Not specified in the sources.
- **Trading Volume Analysis**: A total of 16.49 billion shares were traded on Wednesday, higher than the last 20-session average of 13.46 billion[2].
- **VIX Movement and Implications**: The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) was down 6.7% to 14.02, indicating reduced volatility[2].

## Forward-Looking Elements
- **Pre-market Futures Indication**: Not available in the sources.
- **Key Events to Watch for Tomorrow**: No specific events mentioned.
- **Important Upcoming Earnings Releases**: Third-quarter earnings results are ongoing, with notable releases from companies like Griffon Corp. and Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.[2].
- **Potential Market Catalysts**: The expectation of a potential 25 basis-point rate cut in December, as indicated by the CME FedWatch tool, could be a significant market catalyst[2].

**Daily US Stock Market Update - November 13, 2024**

## Major Index Performance
- **S&P 500**: Virtually flat in morning trading, coming off its first loss since before Election Day last week[2].
- **Dow Jones Industrial Average**: Up 66 points, or 0.1%, as of 10 a.m. Eastern time[2].
- **NASDAQ Composite**: 0.2% lower[2].

## Key Factors Driving Today's Market Direction
- The latest inflation update showed that U.S. consumer inflation accelerated to 2.6% from 2.4%, but core inflation did not accelerate, which is seen as a better predictor of future trends. This has boosted hopes for another interest rate cut in December[2].
- Easing yields in the bond market, with the 10-year Treasury yield falling to 4.39% from 4.43% late Tuesday[2].
- Profit booking after a week-long rally fueled by election optimism[1][4].

## Notable Sector Performance
- **Top Gainers**: No specific sectors highlighted as major gainers, but individual stocks like Spotify (SPOT) surged 6.9% on better-than-expected subscriber growth, and Cava Group (CAVA) gained 14% after surpassing Q3 analysts’ estimates[4].
- **Top Decliners**: Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) declined 3.3% after issuing a disappointing forecast for the fiscal first quarter[4].

## Market Highlights
- **Most Actively Traded Stocks**: Not specified in the sources, but notable mentions include Spotify (SPOT) and Cava Group (CAVA) due to their significant percentage movements[4].
- **Biggest Percentage Gainers and Losers**:
- Gainers: Spotify (SPOT) up 6.9%, Cava Group (CAVA) up 14%[4].
- Losers: Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) down 3.3%[4].
- **Significant Market-Moving News Events**:
- Release of the October Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which showed inflation in line with expectations[2][4].
- Anticipation of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in December[2].

## Important Economic Data Releases and Their Impact
- **CPI Report**: Inflation accelerated to 2.6% from 2.4%, but core inflation remained stable, supporting the possibility of future interest rate cuts[2][4].
- **Upcoming Data**: Producer Price Index (PPI) and retail sales data scheduled for release later in the week will provide additional insights into the U.S. economy[4].

## Technical Analysis
- **Current Market Trend**: The market is drifting near record highs, indicating a neutral to slightly bullish trend given the stable inflation data and hopes for interest rate cuts[2].
- **Key Support and Resistance Levels**: Not specified in the sources.
- **Trading Volume Analysis**: No detailed analysis provided, but the market saw a pullback after a week-long rally, suggesting some profit booking[1][4].
- **VIX Movement and Implications**: Not specified in the sources.

## Forward-Looking Elements
- **Pre-market Futures Indication**: Futures on the Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and S&P 500 were down 0.28%, 0.32%, and 0.24%, respectively, ahead of the CPI report release[4].
- **Key Events to Watch for Tomorrow**:
- Earnings reports from UBS Group (UBS), Cisco (CSCO), Canoo (GOEV), CyberArk Software (CYBR), and Nuvei (NVEI)[4].
- **Important Upcoming Earnings Releases**: Same as above.
- **Potential Market Catalysts**:
- Future interest rate decisions by the Federal Reserve based on upcoming economic data releases[2][4].
- Release of Producer Price Index (PPI) and retail sales data later in the week[4].

**Major Index Performance**
- **S&P 500**: Down 0.3% in afternoon trading, coming off its latest all-time high[5].
- **Dow Jones Industrial Average**: Down 242 points, or 0.6%, as of 12:03 p.m. Eastern time[5].
- However, there is a conflicting report indicating the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.7% or 304.14 points to close at 44,293.13, but this seems to be an error given the broader market context[4].
- **NASDAQ Composite**: Fell 0.2%[5].

**Key Factors Driving Today's Market Direction**
- The market is experiencing a pullback from the "Trump trade" momentum that followed Donald Trump's presidential victory. Expectations of lower tax rates, faster economic growth, and higher inflation have driven recent gains, but some of this momentum is cooling off[5].
- Economic policies and their potential impact on inflation and government debt are influencing market sentiment[5].

**Notable Sector Performance**
- **Top Gainers**:
- Live Nation Entertainment: Rose 4.5% after delivering stronger-than-expected profits[5].
- Tyson Foods: Jumped 8.6% after topping analysts’ forecasts for profit and raising its dividend[5].
- **Top Decliners**:
- Tesla: Fell 3.7%, its first loss since before Election Day[5].
- Trump Media & Technology Group: Fell 8.2%[5].
- Mosaic: Fell 8.2% after reporting weaker profit and revenue than expected[5].

**Market Highlights**
- **Most Actively Traded Stocks**: Not specified in the sources, but notable movers include Tesla, Live Nation Entertainment, and Tyson Foods[5].
- **Biggest Percentage Gainers and Losers**:
- Gainers: Tyson Foods (+8.6%), Live Nation Entertainment (+4.5%)[5].
- Losers: Trump Media & Technology Group (-8.2%), Mosaic (-8.2%), Tesla (-3.7%)[5].
- **Significant Market-Moving News Events**:
- Pullback from the "Trump trade"[5].
- Earnings reports from various companies, including Live Nation Entertainment and Tyson Foods[5].
- **Important Economic Data Releases and Their Impact**:
- Treasury yields rallied with the 10-year Treasury yield climbing to 4.42% from 4.31% late Friday, reflecting economic resilience and potential inflation concerns[5].
- Upcoming inflation data release on Wednesday expected to show inflation accelerated to 2.6% in October[5].

**Technical Analysis**
- **Current Market Trend**: The market is showing bearish indicators with major indices pulling back from recent highs[5].
- **Key Support and Resistance Levels**: Not specified in the sources, but the pullback indicates a test of recent support levels.
- **Trading Volume Analysis**: No specific data provided, but the market activity suggests a reduction in the momentum seen post-election.
- **VIX Movement and Implications**: No specific VIX data provided, but increased volatility is implied by the pullback in the market.

**Forward-Looking Elements**
- **Pre-market Futures Indication**: Not specified, but the current trend suggests cautious sentiment.
- **Key Events to Watch for Tomorrow**:
- Release of the latest reading on prices that U.S. consumers are paying, expected to show inflation accelerated to 2.6% in October[5].
- **Important Upcoming Earnings Releases**:
- Several companies are set to report earnings after hours, including SPOT, SU, OXY, ALC, CAVA, NTRA, DNA, SWKS, CART, DOX, LNW, and MARA[3].
- **Potential Market Catalysts**:
- Economic data releases, particularly the inflation data on Wednesday.
- Continued impact of Trump's economic policies on market sentiment.