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Job Openings, Nike Earnings Up Next in Short Week
This week's packed data calendar gets started today with job openings and consumer confidence. Nike reports later. Stocks mostly fell to start the week as oil kept surging.
Stocks Rebound on Peace Hope, Oil Still Above $100
A report that President Trump might seek a way to end the war provided an early boost, though oil stayed above $100 and recent rallies faded. Investors await job openings data.
Looking to the Futures
The 10-year Treasury note ticked higher to start the week after Fed Chairman Jerome Powell outlined his thoughts on interest rates and inflation.
After Five Straight Weeks of Losses, Jobs Data Due
A series of key jobs reports could take focus off of geopolitics and oil at least somewhat in a week shortened by the Good Friday holiday. Nonfarm payrolls is due Friday.
Sector Pulse: Staples Defying "Haven" Reputation
During geopolitical strife, some investors seek possible stability in consumer staples. Despite their reputation, staples underperformed the broader market after the Iran war began.
Stocks Tracking for Longest Loss Streak Since 2022
The S&P 500 is on track for its fifth straight losing week, the longest stretch since mid-2022. Risk-off sentiment rose as the weekend approached with no sign of de-escalation.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Major indices are on track for the fifth straight week of losses as the Middle East conflict, higher oil prices & climbing Treasury yields sour investor sentiment.
What Is Guidance and How Should Investors React?
Many public companies regularly provide earnings guidance, and it often moves shares. What is guidance, why do companies share it, and how should investors monitor it and react?
Oil Still Fuels Markets with Earnings, Data Scarce
Major indexes are up slightly this week as investors cling to hopes of relief from the conflict and lower oil prices. With little data or earnings, oil still sets the pace.
Crude Still at Wheel with Market Focused on War
Stocks slumped heading into mid-week as news reports showed little progress ending the conflict and crude rebounded. Today brings Chewy earnings and import and export prices.