US Retail Sales Rise Despite Economic Challenges

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The Dow Jones index declined slightly despite strong retail sales and an upward revision of Q3 GDP estimates, as investors await the Fed's interest rate decision. Apple led tech gains with new product launches, while Chevron benefited from rising oil prices. Most financial stocks remain muted ahead of the Fed meeting, and the DIA ETF tracks the Dow's movements with analysts optimistic about its future growth.
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