The U.S. equity markets reached new milestones on Thursday as the Dow surged to a fresh closing high, while the Nasdaq pulled back amid tech-sector jitters. Following the Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point rate cut, investors rotated out of high-flying AI stocks like Oracle, which tumbled nearly 11% after raising its AI spending forecast, and into cyclical names poised to benefit from economic growth. Jason Britton, Founder & CIO of Reflection Asset Management, breaks down the mixed market signals, explores investor caution around AI capital expenditures, and shares insights on how dip buyers are supporting the S&P 500.

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The Dow surged more than 490 points after the Federal Reserve delivered its third consecutive rate cut, bringing the federal funds rate to 3.5%-3.75%. The S&P 500 flirted with record highs, and the Nasdaq climbed as traders digested the Fed’s message. What signals are investors reading from Jerome Powell’s remarks, and what does this mean for equity markets heading into 2026? Ben Emons, Chief Investment Officer at FedWatch Advisors, breaks down the market reaction, Fed policy implications, and strategies for the year ahead.

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Wall Street held steady ahead of the Fed’s final rate decision of the year, with the S&P 500 flat, the Nasdaq inching higher, and the Dow dragged lower by bank-sector weakness. Beneath the calm surface, big forces are shaping 2025 investor strategy, from AI’s massive but delayed physical buildout to the inflationary impact of data center demand and the demographic pressures pushing advanced economies toward automation. Alex Morris, CEO of F/m Investments explains how investors should position across cash, equities, and fixed income as the Fed navigates diverging inflation and labor signals.

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