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Benzinga\u00a0examined the prospects for many investors’\u00a0favorite stocks<\/a> over the last week \u2014 here’s a look at some of our top stories.\u00a0<\/p>\n The markets ended the week higher, despite a strong jobs report, which may increase the likelihood of the Federal Reserve maintaining a hawkish stance on interest rates. The\u00a0S&P 500 finished the week higher by 1.66%, the Nasdaq Composite was up by 2.82%, and the Dow\u00a0Industrials gained 0.4% for the week.<\/p>\n The markets’ optimism was driven by\u00a0dovish commentary from Fed Chair Jerome Powell<\/strong> on Wednesday. He said\u00a0the central bank could begin ramping down the pace of rate hikes “as soon as the December meeting,” which is scheduled for Dec. 14<\/a>.<\/p>\n Powell’s comment came before Friday’s\u00a0Labor Department report\u00a0showing that\u00a0263,000 jobs were added\u00a0<\/a>in November, beating economist estimates of 200,000 jobs. The unemployment rate remained steady at 3.7%, and hourly wages were up 5.1% from a year ago.<\/p>\n Benzinga continues\u00a0to examine the prospects for many of the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week’s most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.<\/p>\n “They’re Creepy And They’re Kooky And They Just Broke A Netflix Record: This Show Just Beat Stranger Things<\/a>,” by Chris Katje, highlights a new series on Netflix Inc<\/strong> NFLX<\/span>, which broke a record set by the streaming giant’s hit series “Stranger Things.”<\/p>\n In “Microsoft Leads Stock Market Higher: Here’s Why A 7% Jump Could Be On The Horizon<\/a>,” Melanie Schaffer analyzes the chart of\u00a0Microsoft Corp<\/strong> MSFT<\/span>, which shows\u00a0that shares may be poised for an almost 7% upward move based on a recently formed\u00a0pattern.<\/p>\n “Elon Musk Effect? Dogecoin Holders Buck FTX Contagion, Over 62% Remain Profitable<\/a>,” by Mehab Qureshi, points out that even in the midst of the FTX bankruptcy fallout, Dogecoin<\/strong> DOGE\/USD<\/span> has maintained its price level, with\u00a062% of Dogecoin holders remaining profitable.\u00a0<\/p>\n For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:<\/em><\/p>\n Elon Musk Says Tesla Semi ‘As Easy To Drive As Model 3’ At Launch Event<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n What Bear Market? The Dow Is Officially In A Bull Market And The S&P 500 May Follow Suit<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n ‘I Love Investing In Markets In Which Other Investors Are Panicking’: Former Hedge Fund Manager Shares Ethereum Trade Idea<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n “Amazon CEO Gives This Scary Warning About The Economy At New York Times Event<\/a>,” by Aaron Bry, details comments made by Amazon.com Inc<\/strong> AMZN<\/span> CEO Andy Jassy<\/strong> that the economic outlook is becoming more \u201cuncertain\u201d than previously thought<\/p>\n “Tesla Bull Says Time For Tim Cook To Step Down: Apple In ‘Serious Trouble’ If Elon Musk’s Company Begins Making Phones<\/a>,” by Shanthi Rexaline, explains why long-time Tesla <\/strong>bull Ross Gerber<\/strong> says Apple Inc <\/strong>AAPL<\/span> CEO Tim Cook<\/strong> needs to step down.<\/p>\n “‘You Can’t Keep A Wild Tiger In A Cage,’ Benioff Says As Salesforce CEO Bromance Ends In ‘Shock To The System,’<\/a>” by Adam Eckert, explains the reason one analyst called the departure of Salesforce Inc<\/strong> CRM<\/span> co-CEO Bret Taylor<\/strong>,\u00a0a\u00a0“shock to the system.”\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:<\/p>\n Mike Novogratz Pulls $500K Bitcoin Prediction As Fed Rate Hikes Play Spoilsport: ‘Powell Found His Powers’<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Why Is Netflix Stock Down So Much From Its Peak? CEO Reed Hastings Has A Scary Thought<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Barclays Says ‘The Worst Is Yet To Come’ For Beyond Meat And Tyson Foods As Inflation Takes A Bite Out Of Profits<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Keep up with all the latest breaking news and trading ideas by following Benzinga<\/a> on Twitter<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\nThe Bulls<\/h3>\n
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