Squawk on the Street SOTS 2nd Hour: Broadcom Surges, Bank Regulators in Crosshairs, Crypto Hesitancy 12/13/24
Dec 13, 2024
Broadcom's impressive earnings propelled their stock to a $1 trillion valuation. Discussions highlighted potential changes in bank regulation as advisors to President-elect Trump consider major shifts. Meanwhile, public hesitance towards cryptocurrencies was emphasized, despite Bitcoin's surge. The semiconductor landscape and inflation's role in shaping market trends were also explored, alongside strategies for year-end investments like rebalancing and tax loss harvesting. All this comes amid a backdrop of a robust bull market.
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Market Trends
- Big cap tech led market gains this week, with Broadcom's surge influencing semiconductors.
- Positive sentiment and inflows into U.S. equities are high, but market breadth is narrow.
Small Business Sentiment
- Small business optimism surged after the election, with increased plans for hiring and capital spending.
- Expectations for economic improvement are at their highest in years.
Ackman's Optimism
- Bill Ackman expressed strong support for the incoming administration's pro-growth policies.
- He believes the combination of lower rates, inflation control, and a more business-friendly regulatory environment is very bullish for markets.