Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors’ favorite stocks over the last week — here’s a look at some of our top stories. All three major indexes ended the week higher as the S&P 500 increased by 1.8%, the Nasdaq by 3.1%, and the Dow by 0.3%. The Consumer Price Index rose to 3.4% YoY in December, surpassing November’s 3.1% and the expected 3.2%, and signaling potential impacts on financial markets and Federal Reserve policies. In banking, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) reported strong earnings with a positive net interest income outlook despite economic concerns, while Bank of Ameri…

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