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Netflix Outlook Disappoints, Sentiment Data Ahead
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#1207
Last Friday at 7:00 AM

Consumer sentiment and housing data loom as investors digest a disappointing outlook from Netflix. Geopolitical worries could keep markets volatile after chips dove Thursday.

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Taiwan Semiconductor, Netflix, Retail Sales Ahead
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#1206
Last Thursday at 7:00 AM

Today brings earnings from chip foundry giant TSM and Netflix, while data includes retail sales and jobless claims. Chips continue to whipsaw, but stocks are up so far this week.

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Morgan Stanley, ASML Ahead as PPI Data, Warsh Loom
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#1205
Last Wednesday at 7:00 AM

With the main surge of bank earnings over, investors face Morgan Stanley today along with chip infrastructure firm ASML. PPI follows a light CPI and Warsh continues testimony.

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CPI, Banks, Warsh in View as War, Rate Fears Climb
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#1204
Last Tuesday at 7:00 AM

CPI, big bank results, and congressional testimony by Fed Chair Warsh are today's highlights. But action in the Middle East and the path of oil are also influential.

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After Light Monday, Big Banks, CPI and Warsh Loom
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#1203
07/13/2026

The week starts slowly but accelerates tomorrow with CPI, big bank results, and congressional testimony by Fed Chair Warsh. Two key chip industry firms report later this week.

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Stocks on Pace for Weekly Gain as Delta Reports
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#1202
07/10/2026

After wilting in late June, chips have revived slightly and the broader market is on pace for gains this week as the rally broadens despite the war. Delta reports early today.

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Watching Iran and Oil, Investors Prep for Earnings
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#1201
07/09/2026

Earnings from PepsiCo today and Delta tomorrow precede big banks and key chip names reporting next week. Oil and yields are elevated after the most recent Middle East skirmishes.

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Fed Minutes Up Next After Chips Flag in Reversal
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#1200
07/08/2026

The swift move out of chips Tuesday could reflect market fatigue and precedes key chip company earnings next week. Fed minutes are today's highlight amid inflation concerns.

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SpaceX, Samsung in Spotlight After Chips Revive
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#1199
07/07/2026

Yesterday's chip revival put tech back in the driver's seat, and it's in focus again today as South Korean semiconductor giant Samsung reports. SpaceX joins the Nasdaq 100 today.

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Markets Ease Back Into Trading After New Dow High
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#1198
07/06/2026

The calendar is light this week, with earnings season around the corner. Investors may scrutinize Fed minutes on Wednesday while the Dow strives to continue outperforming.

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Stocks Slip to Kick Off Q3 Ahead of Jobs Data
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#1197
07/02/2026

All three major indexes fell but remained near breakeven as tech and utilities sectors led the declines. The June jobs report is out Thursday ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.

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Q3 Begins on Strong Footing Ahead of Jobs Numbers
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#1196
07/01/2026

Stocks ended the second quarter on a high note, with the Nasdaq posting its best quarter in six years. Before the holiday, investors will digest jobs and manufacturing numbers.

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Solid Quarter Ends with Jobs Data, Nike Results
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#1195
06/30/2026

A mostly solid second quarter—even with June's struggles--ends today with investors anticipating May job openings data due soon after the open and Nike results after the close.

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Jobs Set to Dominate Calendar
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#1194
06/29/2026

Stocks wobbled through a rough week last week, as investors look ahead to a short week punctuated by key jobs updates.

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As Tech Struggles, Other Sectors Pick up the Pace
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#1193
06/26/2026

Though the tech-heavy Nasdaq is down 4% this week, market breadth keeps improving amid strength in other sectors. Consumer sentiment arrives today, and jobs data come next week.

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Micron Earnings, Guidance Top Estimates, PCE Ahead
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#1192
06/25/2026

Solid earnings and guidance from chip giant Micron initially sent its shares up sharply, while Wall Street awaits PCE price data this morning. Banks passed the Fed's stress test.

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Micron Earnings In Focus, Inflation Data on Deck
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#1191
06/24/2026

Earnings from memory maker Micron Technology are in the spotlight today amid a tech sell-off, but investors will also be looking ahead to PCE data after a hawkish Fed meeting.

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After Mixed Monday, Earnings Loom Including FedEx
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#1190
06/23/2026

After small caps gained and big tech eased to start the week, investors await more developments from peace talks and earnings later from FedEx. Micron results loom tomorrow.

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Markets Eye PCE After Hawkish Fed Turn, Iran Deal
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#1189
06/22/2026

Today's light earnings and economic calendar may leave investors looking ahead to Thursday's critical inflation report—the next major test after the Fed's recent hawkish shift.

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Fed Keeps Rates Steady, but Hike Odds Tick Higher
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#1188
06/18/2026

The Fed kept rates steady as expected, but the central bank's quarterly projections now include the possibility of at least one hike later this year.

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Warsh's First Fed Meeting, U.S.-Iran Deal In-Focus
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#1187
06/17/2026

With the Fed expected to keep rates unchanged, the dot-plot and Chairman Kevin Warsh's presser will be closely watched today as investors try to gauge the path of interest rates.

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Fed Meets, Retail Sales Loom with Geopolitics Eyed
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#1186
06/16/2026

The Fed isn't seen changing rates tomorrow, but it's Kevin Warsh's first rodeo as chairman, which could mean drama. Housing data today follows yesterday's sharp oil-driven rally.

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Fed in focus after volatile week for stocks
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#1185
06/15/2026

Investors turn their attention to Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Fed chair after the SpaceX IPO and hopes for an Iran deal helped equities end a volatile week on a high note.

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Peace Hopes, Sentiment Data Could Set Early Tone
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#1184
06/12/2026

Any fresh developments around a possible Middle East peace plan could move markets after yesterday's rally, while consumer sentiment data outlines inflation expectations.

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More Inflation Data Due After Another Selloff
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#1183
06/11/2026

Another round of inflation data arrives a day after consumer price data met expectations. Stocks fell sharply, though, due to rising Iran tensions and more selling of chip makers.

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Inflation in Focus After Volatile Day for Stocks
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#1182
06/10/2026

CPI data due today will offer the latest inflation reading ahead of next week's Federal Reserve meeting, a day after chipmakers suffered a second rout in three trading sessions.

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Stocks Rebound Post Rout, Inflation Still In-Focus
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#1181
06/09/2026

Tech stocks led the market higher to start the week after Friday's sell-off. With yields and rate hike expectations rising, CPI and PPI data will be highlights this week.

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Stocks Dive Amid Tech Sell-Off, Inflation In-Focus
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#1180
06/08/2026

Major market indexes plunged Friday after a hotter-than-expected jobs report lifted rate hike odds and Treasury yields. CPI and PPI are now in the spotlight this week.

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After Solid Rebound, Stocks Face Crucial Jobs Data
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#1179
06/05/2026

Yesterday's rebound featured a rotation into financial and healthcare and out of chip stocks. Today could center around data in the nonfarm payrolls report, due at 8:30 a.m. ET.

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Rising Oil, Yields Threaten Rally Before Jobs Data
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#1178
06/04/2026

Markets could enter a holding pattern as participants consolidate before Friday's nonfarm payrolls report. Yields threatened 4.5% and oil threatens $100 as war jitters continue.

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Fresh Jobs Data Next, Followed by Broadcom Later
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#1177
06/03/2026

The ADP report on May jobs growth is due before the open, while chip giant Broadcom reports after the close. Stocks keep posting record highs, and breadth improved Tuesday.

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Awaiting Jobs Data, Tech Results After New Highs
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#1176
06/02/2026

Tech led a narrow rally to new record highs to start the week, and investors now wait for earnings from Palo Alto Networks today and Broadcom tomorrow. Job openings data also loom.

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Jobs in Spotlight, with Starring Role for Broadcom
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#1175
06/01/2026

While jobs data is prevalent in coming days, earnings from chip giant Broadcom on Wednesday keep tech in focus, too. Nonfarm payrolls loom Friday, and Nvidia's Huang speaks today.

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Stocks on Pace for Another Solid Week, Led by Tech
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#1174
05/29/2026

Earnings from Dell after the close Thursday reinforced AI demand strength and could be supportive for the tech trade. Oil prices and yields could be leading indicators today.

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Inflation Data, GDP Ahead Along with Key Earnings
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#1173
05/28/2026

Today's April PCE report could indicate if energy prices are affecting core inflation. Additionally, several big firms report, including Dell, with a second GDP estimate also due.

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Markets Hit Highs As Inflation, GDP Data Loom
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#1172
05/27/2026

After stocks hit record highs Tuesday, Fed speakers and tech earnings are in focus today, while key inflation and GDP data are on the menu later this week.

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Inflation Data Looms With Stocks Near Highs
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#1171
05/26/2026

Key inflation, housing, and consumer confidence data headline the shortened week ahead as a strong earnings season winds down after lifting stocks to near record highs.

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Warsh Prepares to Take Helm with Stocks Near Highs
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#1170
05/22/2026

Kevin Warsh gets sworn in as Fed chair today, putting him in the spotlight if he mentions the economy. Stocks are on pace for weekly gains, with sentiment data due after the open.

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Investors Mull Nvidia, Await Walmart, Housing Data
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#1169
05/21/2026

Nvidia dipped slightly in initial trading despite earnings, guidance, and margin topping consensus. Fed minutes sounded hawkish, and investors await Walmart this morning.

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Nvidia Results, Fed Minutes Loom as Losses Mount
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#1168
05/20/2026

The two main features today come after lunch starting with Fed minutes and concluding with Nvidia's post-close results. High yields have stocks down three straight sessions.Important Disclosures

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