The Closing Look
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The Closing Look

Stocks were mixed on Wednesday as investors digested the latest round of economic data, including minutes from the Federal Reserve’s November meeting.  The Minutes showed the Fed still wants to raise rates in December. Separately, Durable Goods rose by +4.8%, beating estimates for +1.5%. Gary’s Thoughts: 100% certainty of rate hike. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

Friday’s Pre-Market Look: Stocks In The News Before The Open
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Friday’s Pre-Market Look: Stocks In The News Before The Open

JCPenney (JCP) — JCPenney kicked off in-store Black Friday on Thanksgiving Day, opening its doors at 3 p.m. to long lines of shoppers. This year, the retailer offered to match customer purchases of over $10 and up to $500. Wal-Mart (WMT) — The retailer’s shares edged higher in pre-market trading as Wal-Mart began offering Cyber…