MARKET RECAP

Yesterday: Stocks closed flat Thursday, holding weekly gains in a quiet session. Bond yields were steady at 4.58%, while oil dipped 0.8% and gold rose. Investors are eyeing jobless claims and market momentum heading into 2025.

On Our Radar: After carefully assessing this morning’s advanced retail inventories report, investors will next turn to Monday’s pending home sales data to gain a better understanding of economic health.

TOP STORY

El Erian Explains Why US Economy Is 'Likely To Continue Outperforming Other Major Economies In 2025'

Mohamed El Erian predicts the US economy will outpace major global markets in 2025, driven by strong capital inflows and productivity gains.

Here’s why the US is pulling ahead — and how investors can position for the coming year.

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FIVE ZINGERS

Going Long: Michael Burry of "The Big Short" fame earlier invested heavily in Chinese companies and has continued to add to his position. Here's why the contrarian investor is so bullish on the world's second-largest economy.

Free Market: Since Donald Trump's electoral victory, shares of private prisons Corecivic and Geo Group have jumped significantly. Read why this controversial sector could continue to thrive.

Contrarian View: Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban warned on social media platform Bluesky that housing affordability has reached a crisis level. However, Cuban doesn't cite interest rates but this key metric as the core negative catalyst.

Electric Performance: Shares of premium EV manufacturer Lucid swung higher yesterday, reinvigorating the bulls. Discover why technical analysis points to a potential recovery trek for the embattled enterprise.

Launch Failure: Although other meme stocks enjoyed a significant boost, cineplex operator AMC Entertainment struggled to find its footing. It could be that investors are speculating on popular trader Keith Gill's next move.

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Check Out These 5 Nasdaq-Listed Multibaggers — One Made Investors 17.56x Richer This Year: Here's What To Expect In 2025

Several Nasdaq-listed companies have delivered remarkable returns in 2024, with one standout performer making investors significantly wealthier.

What Happened: According to Benzinga Pro, several Nasdaq-listed companies have delivered impressive returns in 2024. Quantum Computing Inc. (QBUT) tops the list with a staggering 1,756.12% increase. It recently signed a significant contract with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center for advanced imaging and data processing. Despite this surge, analysts from Ascendiant Capital have set a price target of $8.5, suggesting a potential downside of 51.02%.

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