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Apple Inc. stands as a unique entity in the corporate world, celebrated for its organizational simplicity and a product and service portfolio that requires no introduction. Unlike its industry peers like Microsoft, Alphabet, and Berkshire Hathaway, Apple refrains from large-scale acquisitions, maintaining a clear and unmistakable brand identity.

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Key events: Eurozone - ECB President Lagarde Speaks Japan - BoJ Interest Rate Decision On Friday, the S&P 500 achieved an unprecedented high as investors continued to gravitate toward prominent tech stocks. This surge was fueled by encouraging data revealing heightened consumer sentiment and a moderation in inflation expectations.

Key events: Eurozone - ECB President Lagarde Speaks USA - Existing Home Sales (Dec) USA - Michigan Consumer Sentiment USA - FOMC Member Daly Speaks On Thursday, the Dow managed to close higher despite a momentary stumble during the day, thanks to a resurgence in big tech, particularly fueled by a rally in Apple and chip stocks.

Key events: USA - Initial Jobless Claims USA - Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (Jan) USA - Crude Oil Inventories On Wednesday, US equities experienced a decline, influenced by a continued rise in Treasury yields that exerted pressure on the technology sector. The surge in yields was driven by robust economic data, creating uncertainty among investors about the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut in March.

Key events: UK - CPI (YoY) (Dec) Eurozone -CPI (YoY) (Dec) USA - Core Retail Sales (MoM) (Dec) USA - Retail Sales (MoM) (Dec) The Dow concluded the trading session with a decline on Tuesday, as investors processed a flurry of earnings reports and a surge in Treasury yields following remarks from Fed Governor Christopher Waller, who played down the urgency for rapid rate cuts.

Key events: USA - ISM Manufacturing PMI (Dec) USA - ISM Manufacturing Prices (Dec) USA - JOLTs Job Openings (Nov) USA - FOMC Meeting Minutes On Tuesday, US stocks experienced a retreat, relinquishing a portion of the substantial gains from the previous year, as investors anxiously awaited the release of crucial economic data to validate the anticipated trajectory of lower interest rates in the current year.

Key events:  USA - Chicago PMI (Dec) US stocks experienced modest gains on Thursday, as traders consolidated positions amid the final days of a robust year on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average showed a marginal increase of 55 points, equivalent to 0.1%, while the S&P 500 traded 7 points higher, reflecting a 0.2% uptick and the NASDAQ Composite climbed by 30 points, marking a 0.2% rise.

Key events: UK - GDP (YoY) (Q3) UK - GDP (QoQ) (Q3) USA - Building Permits USA - Core Durable Goods Orders (MoM) (Nov) USA - Core PCE Price Index (MoM) (Nov) USA - Core PCE Price Index (YoY) (Nov) USA - New Home Sales (Nov) On Thursday, the Dow experienced an upward surge as investors seized the opportunity to buy stocks following the previous day's sell-off. The market was buoyed by a notable uptick in tech stocks, led by Micron's robust quarterly results.

Key events:  USA - GDP (QoQ) (Q3) USA - Initial Jobless Claims USA - Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (Dec) On Wednesday, US stocks experienced a decline as an abrupt mid-afternoon downturn put an end to Wall Street's impressive rally. This rally had been fueled by decreasing interest rates and a more dovish stance from the Federal Reserve. All three major US stock indices ultimately closed 1.3% to 1.5% lower than the previous day's closing.