Stop Procrastinating During the Holidays!

December 24, 2024

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"The real thief of joy isn’t time—it’s the choice to do nothing when action is needed."

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! 

It’s the festive season, and whether you celebrate Christmas or not, I want to wish you a joyful holiday.

Let’s seize this moment to elevate both our spirits and our businesses!

Right now, market volatility is at a yearly low - so its time to take advantage.

Shift your focus to crucial year-end tasks, like prepping your tax schedule and clearing out any lingering to-dos.

Trust me… you’d be amazed at how many people procrastinate until the final hour.

Why let that stress hang over you for months when you could free yourself now and spend quality time with family or on your favorite hobbies?

🔥 Ready to Crush Your Day? 🔥

No more excuses. No more delays. Tackle your tasks now and ring in the New Year with a clear mind and a confident outlook.

Let’s finish the year on a high note!

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Major Headlines 🗞️

  • Shortened Holiday Session Sees Broad Gains
    Wall Street’s main indexes advanced in a truncated session before Christmas, lifted by low trading volume and strong performance in megacap growth stocks.

  • Tesla Leads the ‘Magnificent Seven’ Rally
    All seven major megacap stocks gained, with Tesla jumping 5.1%.

  • Chip Stocks Bounce Back
    Semiconductor giants Broadcom and Nvidia rose 3% and 1.1% respectively, while Arm climbed 3.9%.

  • Early Close for the Holidays
    U.S. stock markets shut at 1:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and remained closed on Wednesday for Christmas.

  • Fed Rate Outlook Offers Relief
    Investors appear less worried about re-emerging inflation after a “hawkish rate cut” and softer PCE data, suggesting the market could inch higher through year-end.

  • Santa Claus Rally in Effect
    Historically, the last five trading days of December and the first two of January deliver above-average gains - though high valuations raise questions about sustainability.

  • American Airlines Briefly Grounds Flights
    A temporary technical issue led to a brief nationwide halt in flights for American Airlines, causing shares to dip 0.4%.

Until next time,
Steve B
Founder, The Daily Impulse

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