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TL;DR

• Steady Gains Across Major Indexes: The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all continued their upward trajectory, marking their seventh week of gains. The Dow even hit a record high.

• Trading Volumes Spike: There was a significant increase in trading, with a focus on stocks that had been heavily shorted.

• Lower Market Volatility: The VIX, Wall Street's "fear gauge," dropped to its lowest level since the COVID era, indicating a calmer market.

• Inflation Eases: Inflation reports were more benign than expected. Core inflation rates remained steady, and producer price inflation was lower than anticipated.

• Fed's Future Rate Cuts: The Federal Reserve hinted at more substantial rate cuts in 2024, signaling a shift in monetary policy.

• Retail Sales Rise: Retail sales in November were better than expected, suggesting a strong start to the holiday shopping season.

• Bond Yields Decline: Long-term U.S. Treasury yields fell sharply, influenced by the inflation data and the Fed's outlook.

• Tech Sector's Resilience: The tech sector showed strength, particularly in certain sub-sectors like semiconductors, as companies adapt to the changing economic landscape.

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Domino's Pizza (​$DPZ​)

Bull Case

• Growth and Expansion Potential: Domino's aims for a 5% CAGR in unit count and 7% annualized system sales growth through 2028, with the potential to double global outlets to around 40,000.

• Market Share and Scale Advantages: With <23% domestic market share, Domino's benefits from scale advantages, including a growing advertising budget.

• Profitable Business Model: Domino's high-margin business model, including company-operated stores, domestic commissary business, and franchise fees, offers operating leverage, with 5.5% royalty on domestic franchised sales and 3% for international sales.

Bear Case

• Hold Rating and Profitability Concerns: Domino's has a Hold rating despite high profitability in the restaurant sector, cautioning investors to wait for a better entry point or consider other factors.

• Economic Uncertainties: Economic challenges may affect Domino's sales and profitability due to consumer spending constraints, especially amid rising costs and pricing pressures.

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