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Wall Street Near All-Time Highs, Optimistic on War
More bank and semiconductor earnings await investors after major indexes neared all-time highs on peace hopes. Tech shares are back on the upswing, fueling improved sentiment.
The Short Interest Monitor
This snapshot of stocks with elevated and rising short interest can help traders gauge market sentiment and positioning in key areas of the market.
Banks, PPI Loom After Stocks Start Week on a Roll
JPMorgan Chase and other major banks report before the open, with PPI also due after a rally to begin the week. The S&P 500 Index is now above where it was before the war began.
Stocks Edge Up, Building on Gains, After Tame PPI
March producer prices rose less than expected at 0.1% for core and 0.5% for headline, giving stocks a tailwind. Oil is down on hopes for more talks, while bank earnings were mixed.
Looking to the Futures
Equity markets rallied back on Monday, led by software stocks and following a contentious weekend in geopolitical events.
Earnings Season Ahead, Pulling Focus from War, Oil
Bank earnings start the reporting season with Goldman Sachs today and several other large firms tomorrow. This could attract some focus away from the war and oil prices.
Power and AI Boost Infrastructure Investments
While infrastructure companies are not immune to a potential economic slowdown, they may provide a longer-term investment opportunity amid an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop.
Inside Today's Labor Market: What Jobs Data & AI Are Really Telling Us (With Nela Richardson)
ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson explains how high frequency payroll data shows a labor market that's stable but lacking dynamism.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Major indices are on track to post the largest weekly gain in several months on news of a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. However, successful negotiations still require some work, and uncertainty about the economic implications remain.
Q1 Bank Earnings Preview: High Expectations
Analysts expect a lot from banks this earnings season, but investors may want to focus more on forward guidance and executives' comments in this uncertain economic environment.