The major indexes finished the week mixed. The Nasdaq rose 0.5% and the S&P 500 added 0.1%, while the Dow dropped 0.7%. Investors are balancing easing inflation data against uncertainty about interest rate cuts. Strong earnings from retail and tech helped, though bond volatility and lighter holiday trading volume kept things choppy. Much of the report focused on Zacks Research performance updates. They highlighted gains in Hamilton Insurance (HG) and Nu Holdings (NU) following upgrades. Other notable mentions included Micron (MU) and Credo Technology (CRDO), with Zacks claiming their various model portfolios have outperformed the S&P 500 through late 2025.