The U.S. economy ended last year on a tear, but financial markets are saying the outlook for this year is less bright.

Stocks delivered again in 2014, even after a poor start in January and wobbles in October and December.

A batch of good news on the economy Wednesday pushed the stock market to new highs.

Top OPEC producer Saudi Arabia suggested Wednesday there is no need for the cartel to cut its output ceiling despite a plunge in prices that has poorer members of the organization hurting.