Key Takeaways o « o U.S. equities bounced back from Wednesday's declines with gains at midday Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, after several companies reported better-than-expected results. Wholesale market vehicle sales rose at CarMax, and shares of the used car giant took off. Paychex shares tumbled after it said macroeconomic pressure on small- and mid-sized businesses hurt demand. U.S. equities brushed off Wednesday’s selloff and went back to their winning ways at midday on Thursday after several companies repo ...