Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors’ favorite stocks over the last week — here’s a look at some of our top stories. The S&P 500 wrapped up 2023 with a 24% gain, driven by slowing inflation, a strong economy, and the Federal Reserve’s hints at ending its rate increases. Despite a slight decline on the final trading day, finishing at 4,769.83, the index nearly reached a record high, falling short by just under 0.2%. The year concluded positively, with the index experiencing its most extended period of consecutive gains since 2004. The surge was partly attributed to the strong perf…

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