Asian stocks had a strong 2024 — but this market was the clear winner, thanks to a tech rally

• All these market indicators point to stocks struggling during Trump’s presidency

  Keeping the ‘Trump trade’ going over the next four years looks like a tall order.
  
  MarketWatch - 23m

• Portfolio manager names Chinese and European stocks promising 'strong returns' despite market uncertainty

  Pella Funds has been targeting firms in China and Europe that have executed well despite the political and economic turmoil in their markets.
  
  CNBC - 3h
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  We finally got the first shutout of the 2024 NFL season, thanks to total mismatch

  Green Bay's defense dominated what's left of New Orleans' offense as the Packers secured a second straight playoff berth.
  
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• Stock market will find it hard to rally unless the dollar and bonds calm down

  Stocks rose to kick off a holiday-shortened week on Monday, but the bond market and the U.S. dollar will likely need to cooperate for the equities rally to resume in smooth fashion.
  
  MarketWatch - 3h

• Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed after Wall Street gains on tech strength

  Traders will monitor any developments related to the planned merger of Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda.
  
  CNBC - 5h
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  UK mobile users had least reliable experience in G7 in 2024, data shows

  Research highlights impact of poor network performance on consumers
  
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• Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve? Does the post office deliver mail?

  It’s the height of the holiday season, so expect schedule changes.
  
  MarketWatch - 11h

• Stock market ‘Santa Claus rally’ might get a late start this year

  The Santa Claus Rally could get off to a late start this year. But better late than never.
  
  MarketWatch - 20h

• Consumer confidence dented by stock-market worries and threat of Trump tariffs

  The consumer-confidence index fell to a three-month low in December.
  
  MarketWatch - 20h

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