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Morning Bid: Markets edgy as Fed awaited

For all the extreme bullishness about 2025, Wall Street is just a bit edgy as the Federal Reserve looks set to deliver its final interest rate of 2024 and give a glimpse into next year. Remarkably, the Dow Jones Industrial Average's 9-day losing streak is the longest negative run since 1978 - but the index is still just under 4% from record highs set earlier this month. As Treasury yields have backed up sharply again over the past fortnight - even as the latest U.S. industrial production and retail sales excluding autos missed forecasts for last month - the yearend is looking more anxious than ebullient new year forecasts suggest.

‘This Is a Great Buying Point,’ Says Analyst About These 2 ‘Strong Buy’ Software Stocks

A few years ago, the cloud transformed how companies use software. The shift moved users from purchasing licenses to subscribing to services, giving rise to the cloud-based software-as-a-service model. Now, we’re witnessing another major shift in the software landscape — the rise of generative AI technology. It’s making waves, and it remains to be seen exactly how they’ll crash ashore. One thing has become clear – the changes in the software industry are creating opportunities for investors. Cov