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After a terrific week, when stocks on the three main indexes rose more than 1 percent, stocks look set for a subdued opening.

A recent report by Dow Jones shows how often companies were mentioned in the media, Google topping Apple for a first.

But, upbeat economic data and year-end euphoria could deliver yet another rally.

According to Bespoke Investment Group, the S&P 500 has risen on Dec. 26 about 79% of the time since 1945.

Stocks look set to extend the rally, albeit on a more reserved note, after Monday saw the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones hit fresh highs.

In a week punctuated by the Christmas holiday mid-week, investors are expected to focus on consumption growth and business investment.

It’s as if the Fed’s tapering announcement never happened. After weeks of jitters, markets have discounted it and are moving on.

Following the Fed’s long-awaited decision on its QE program, attention should switch back to economic data.

It's Chair Bernanke's last Fed meeting, but stimulus is likely to remain untouched, due to the U.S.'s job shortage.

The FOMC’s Wednesday announcement remains in focus as data and Fed rhetoric point to the beginning of the end for stimulus.

Stocks seem set to open higher at the beginning of a week that features a range of data releases and the crucial FOMC meeting.

Did the question of a Fed taper became a little more muddled after Thursday’s jobless claims data clocked in at a two-month high?

The day’s trading could be influenced by data on unemployment and retail sales, and speculation about next week’s FOMC meeting.

Markets might choose to slow down ahead of Thursday’s unemployment and retail sales data release, and next week’s FOMC meeting.

Stocks are expected to hold course even as talk of a Fed taper heats up ahead of next week's FOMC meet.

Following the lowest unemployment rate in five years reported last week, focus will now shift to retail sales and jobless claims data.

Unemployment data will be watched closely for an insight into the Fed’s next move on its stimulus program.

A host of data and what the Federal Reserve makes of them in determining future monetary policy will play on investors’ minds.

Following a string of losses, stocks look set to open higher on a day marked by two crucial economic data points.

With no notable data or earnings releases, Tuesday's trading session looks to be stock-taking time for investors.

Investors return to a market that’s climbed fast and long enough to trigger fears of a bubble from certain quarters.