Markets were mixed today, with the Nasdaq up thanks to good news from Tesla, rising 3% to a new all-time high. The Dow, S&P 500, and Russell 2000 were down. The U.S. BLS reported a bounce back in jobs in November, but a net loss of 41K jobs per month on average. Retail Sales were unched in October, with an increase in ex-auto sales. S&P PMI for December was below expectations. Oil prices hit near-five-year lows, aiding in keeping inflation low but impacting companies like Phillips 66, which dropped almost 7%.

Lennar Home’s Q4 earnings missed on the bottom line due to a one-time charge, with revenues ahead of expectations. New orders were down 18% year over year, as the overall market remained challenged. Expectations for new deliveries are below analyst estimates. Tomorrow’s market outlook is uncertain, with potential impacts from soft jobs numbers and upcoming CPI figures. Zacks is naming its top 10 stocks for 2026, with impressive historical performance and upcoming stock picks to be released on January 5.

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