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Good morning. The stock market tends to quietly rise on light volume in the last few weeks of the... It’s the monthly jobs numbers today and they’re not going to be pretty and will be possibly the tip of the iceberg as we head into May. [Trading Tips] Good morning. The stock market tends to quietly rise on light volume in the last few weeks of the year, a phenomenon known as the Santa Claus rally. This year, however, stocks are behaving more like in 2018, when they sold off into Christmas Eve before starting a big move higher. The reason for the selloff? Headlines point to the Omicron variant of Covid. But it’s more likely that high inflation and expectations for even higher inflation are weighing on consumer spending going into the holidays. If history repeats the 2018 holiday season drawdown, markets could decline close to 20 percent before surging higher in the next year. Traders may want to lighten up on trades for the next few weeks while the market settles. 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If it’s an industry leader, and the acquisition makes sense for its overall brand portfolio, the deal can likely add tremendous value over time. In some cases, however, an acquisition might not make sense, but in either event, shares of the acquiring company may drop on the news. » [FULL STORY]( [Insider Trading Report: Medtronic PLC (MDT)]( Richard Anderson, a director at Medtronic PLC (MDT), recently picked up 5,010 shares. The buy increased his stake by 4.5 percent, and came to a total price just over $517,000. This marks the first insider buy at the company since October 2020. Generally, insiders have been large and consistent sellers of shares, but have found some insider buying when shares have either recently dropped or look poised to move higher. » [FULL STORY]( [Unusual Options Activity: Walmart (WMT)]( Shares of retailer Walmart (WMT) have been rangebound over the past month as concerns over the economy have weighed on what’s usually a great time seasonally for retailers. One trader sees the possibility for a move higher in the coming weeks. That’s based on the January $140 calls. With 24 days left until expiration, over 7,019 contracts traded compared to an open interest of 155, for a 45-fold surge in volume. The buyer of the calls paid $3.80 to make the trade. » [FULL STORY]( IN OTHER NEWS • [GDP Forecast Cut After “Build Back Better” Bill Stalls]( Goldman Sachs (GS) has become the first bank to lower GDP forecasts for 2022. The move comes after the weekend, when it became apparent that the Build Back Better plan, which could have fueled economic spending (but also inflation) is unlikely to pass this year. • [M&A Tops $5 Trillion This Year]( Global mergers and acquisitions topped records for a few high in 2021. $5.63 trillion in M&A deals occurred through December 16th, topping the prior record of $4.42 trillion set in 2007. The surge has come as dealmaking valuations have been soaring and borrowing costs to put together such deals has remained low. • [Davos Economic Forum Postponed on Omicron Fears]( As a number of countries are increasing travel bans amid the rise of the Omicron variant, a number of events are being cancelled. The World Economic Forum, held in the Swiss resort town of Davos, has announced that it will close for a second year in a row, among others. • [Musk’s Tax Bill Tops $11 Billion]( Tesla Motors (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk stated that he will pay $11 billion in taxes this year, a record for a single US taxpayer. The rise in Tesla shares and his vested stock led to Musk hitting a net worth of $244 billion, making him the wealthiest individual in the world according to Forbes. • [OfBusiness Raises $325 Million at $5 Billion Funding]( One of the largest-valued startups in India, OfBusiness recently raised $325 million in funding at a valuation of about $5 billion. The company sells industrial goods and provides small businesses with credit. The funding is part of a larger shift of investment capital into Asia countries excluding China. S&P 500 MOVERS TOP CCL 3.337% PFE 2.589% AAL 1.976% LW 1.93% EXPE 1.921% BOTTOM SEDG 10.123% PFG 6.603% MRNA 6.428% DISH 5.865% NUE 5.653% Quote of the Day As the Federal Reserve turns more hawkish and expectations for higher interest rates rise, investors are lowering exposure to growth stocks. Typically, growth stocks exhibit a higher duration compared to value stocks because a higher proportion of their cash flows will be received in the more distant future. - Jim Paulsen, chief investment strategist at The Leuthold Group, on why growth stocks have been hit particularly hard in the past few weeks as rising inflation expectations have moved the Federal Reserve to act more quickly to end its pandemic-era stimulus. Sponsored Content [Didn’t get invited to Airbnb’s friends & family round? 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