Daily Stock Market Report (Wed 18 Dec 2024) - SHOE, ZTF, SPSY, CCT, IHP, ART

Good morning!
Macro: Tonight at 7pm, we have an interest rate decision from the Fed. 90% of economists polled expect a 25 basis points cut in the Fed Funds Rate, from 4.5%-4.75% to 4.25%-4.5%.
1pm: Roland and I have finished for today! Thanks.

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