Investor Sentiment Rises Following Fed Decision; Dow Jumps Over 500 Points
Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor
U.S. stocks surged after the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates and projected a gradual reduction by the end of 2024. The Dow Jones jumped over 500 points, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also closed higher. Adobe Inc. reported strong Q4 earnings but a weak full-year sales forecast for 2024. Investors are looking forward to earnings from Lennar Corporation, Costco Wholesale Corporation, and Jabil Inc. The CNN Money Fear and Greed index indicated increased market greed.

December 14, 2023 | 6:37 am
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NEUTRAL IMPACT
Costco Wholesale Corporation is on investors' radar with upcoming earnings, potentially affecting its stock price in the near term.
The anticipation of Costco's earnings report creates a neutral impact until the actual figures are released, which will then determine the direction of the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 60
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Jabil Inc.'s upcoming earnings report is expected to be a key driver for its stock price movement in the short term.
Similar to other companies awaiting earnings reports, Jabil Inc.'s stock may be influenced by the results, but the direction is uncertain until the earnings are disclosed.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 60
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Investors are anticipating earnings results from Lennar Corporation, which could influence the stock's performance in the short term.
Pending earnings results create uncertainty, and while anticipation is high, the actual impact will depend on whether the results meet, exceed, or fall short of market expectations.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 60
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Adobe Inc. reported strong Q4 earnings but provided a weaker sales forecast for 2024, which may concern investors about future growth.
While strong Q4 earnings are positive, the weak sales forecast for 2024 could lead to short-term negative sentiment among investors, potentially impacting the stock price negatively.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80