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ADP jobs data today precedes layoff data tomorrow. Trade is in focus, especially regarding China. Chip stocks rose ahead of Broadcom's results, and nonfarm payrolls loom Friday. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies ment...

Job openings are seen at around 7 million, low for the post-Covid era. CrowdStrike reports after the close. Yields are in focus after climbing Monday on new inflation concerns. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies menti...

Jobs data dominate the week, but remarks from Fed Chairman Powell today are also awaited along with further trade developments after last week's court rulings and spat with China. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies me...

Yesterday's head-snapping court rulings on tariffs caused confusion, which could mean cautious markets. Meanwhile, investors await today's PCE prices and consumer sentiment data. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies men...

Nvidia and Salesforce results late yesterday remain factors along with a slew of retail earnings today, including Best Buy and Costco. GDP and jobless claims are data highlights. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies men...

After yesterday's firm rally, investors await an avalanche of news this afternoon including Fed minutes before the close, followed by Nvidia and Salesforce results afterward. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mention...

In a holiday-shortened week, investors have lots on their plates including several Treasury auctions, Nvidia results Wednesday, and any new developments in the turbulent trade war. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies m...

Trading could be light before the long weekend, with U.S. markets closed Monday for Memorial Day. New home sales are due, but yields remain in focus ahead of auctions next week. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies ment...

The bond market could keep leading stocks today after Wall Street tumbled Wednesday on spiking yields. The budget debate in Congress puts deficit worries front and center. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned...

After a six-session win streak ended, investors await Target and Lowe's. Defensive sectors health care and utilities led early this week, possibly reflecting trade and yield fears. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies m...

Housing dominates today as Home Depot and Toll Brothers report, and Congress debates a budget plan. The market shook off Moody's downgrade of U.S. debt, but yields remain elevated. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies m...

The markets are coming off a strong week after a sudden thaw in U.S.-China trade relations, but tariffs and inflation remain a concern. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyon...

Investors brace for consumer sentiment data and options expiration after Treasury yields fell on weak PPI and retail sales yesterday. More retail earnings come next week. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned h...

It's a busy day to say the least, with Walmart earnings, wholesale prices, retail sales, and remarks from Fed Chairman Powell all due before the open. Cisco results beat estimates. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies m...

Tech giant Cisco reports after the close and Walmart is Thursday. Higher yields could be a hindrance after two days of stock rallies, and Fed Chair Powell speaks early tomorrow. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies ment...

Today's April CPI data could show the early impact of tariffs and follows a sharp yield rise Monday. Stocks start at two-month highs after yesterday's trade-induced rally. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned...

Stocks treaded gingerly as traders focus on talks between the U.S. and China and await Tuesday's CPI and Thursday's results from Walmart. Fed Chairman Powell speaks Thursday. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mention...

As trade talks loom this weekend between the U.S. and China, investors have their eyes on rising U.S. yields following a weak auction yesterday that raised demand concerns.  Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentione...

After the Fed left rates unchanged, as expected, markets got a late boost Wednesday on hopes President Trump might lift certain chip export restrictions. Jobless claims loom today. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies m...

No Fed rate change is expected today, but investors await Powell's take. Disney reports this morning. Stocks had a rough start this week as trade fears nibble at last week's gains. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies m...

A 9-day SPX win streak is over as investors await trade deals and fret over inflation. The Fed meets today with no rate cut seen, and chip firm Advanced Micro Devices reports. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentio...

The Fed meets but no rate change is expected, and the U.S. Treasury auctions $125 billion in debt this week. Ford and Palantir report today, and the SPX is up 9 straight days. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentio...

April payrolls jobs growth is seen at 130,000, well below March. Amazon and Apple both disappointed, judging from initial market response, and the SPX is on an 8-day win streak. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies ment...

Solid results from Meta and Microsoft precede Apple and Amazon earnings later today. This morning features jobless claims and ISM Manufacturing with the SPX on a 7-day win streak. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies me...

The last day of April brings Microsoft and Meta Platforms results, PCE prices, and first quarter GDP. The SPX is up six days in a row on trade optimism and yields hit 3-week lows. Important Disclosures The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies me...