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After Fed Pause and Mega-Cap Results, Apple Next
The markets paused along with the Fed yesterday but focus today is on earnings released late Wednesday by three mega-caps. Apple reports later. Meta and Tesla rose after results.
Market Mulls Mega Caps, Digests Fed, Awaits Apple
After Meta and Tesla impressed and Microsoft disappointed, stocks rose slightly this morning as investors mulled the Fed's rate pause and upbeat outlook while awaiting Apple later.
Looking to the Futures
Gold (/GC) and Silver (/SI) futures push to record highs in overnight trading after the FOMC kept rates unchanged.
Fed Decision, Meta, Microsoft, and Tesla Ahead
After a relatively quiet start to the calendar today, things get crowded starting with the Fed's 2 p.m. rate decision and then three mega-cap earnings reports after the close.
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Hints at Improved Economy
The federal funds rate will remain 3.5% to 3.75%. While the market still expects two rate cuts late this year, the Fed is likely to tread cautiously given the economic backdrop.
Earnings Schedule Heats Up as Fed Meeting Starts
A Fed meeting starts today with little chance seen of a rate move. Meanwhile, 90 S&P 500 companies line up to report this week including Boeing and General Motors this morning.
Earnings Parade Continues as Fed Gathers
After a wild week of geopolitical volatility, investors track mega-cap earnings and a Fed meeting in days ahead, with no rate move seen. Four of the Magnificent 7 report this week.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are on track for a relatively flat week, but investors may feel a little whipsawed following an early week drop and subsequent recovery on geopolitical volatility.
A Week of Whiplash: What’s Behind the Market’s Mood Swings?
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss market volatility, tariffs, Greenland, Japanese bond yields, and some momentum toward precious metals.
Intel Results Mulled as Earnings Season Speeds Up
Intel initially dropped after better-than-expected results but disappointing guidance. Investors prepare for several Magnificent Seven earnings and a Fed meeting next week.