CNBC Daily Open: Good data, bad news?

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Dow falls three days
The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average fell for the third straight day Wednesday. Wall Street's other two main indexes also dropped as better-than-expected retail sales data helped lift Treasury yields. European stocks also fell, with British stocks leading regional losses after U.K. inflation clocked a surprise 4% year-on-year rise in December.

Strong retail sales
U.S. retail sales came in higher than expected for the last month of 2023 in a sign that holiday shopping picked up. Retail sales for December increased 0.6% vs. the 0.4% rise expected in a Dow Jones estimate. The rise was driven by clothing, accessories and online shopping.

Dimon in Davos
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon was one of the more highly anticipated guests at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Dimon discussed a variety of topics ranging from financial to geopolitical risks. He was also seen praising former U.S. President Donald Trump's stance on the U.S. economy, immigration and taxes.

Apple Watch sales banned in U.S. again
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reinstated a sales ban on Apple's watches with blood oxygen sensors. The ban will take effect Thursday, affecting both the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models. The injunction stems from an intellectual property dispute with medical device maker Masimo.

[PRO] Cheap energy stocks
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