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Earnings Reports - Apple (AAPL) is expected to provide insights on the China-US tariff situation, which is crucial given its manufacturing exposure [3][4] - Amazon (AMZN) will also report earnings, with a focus on trade tariff commentary and AWS performance as key indicators [5] - Meta (META) and Microsoft (MSFT) are set to report, with Microsoft being viewed as potentially tariff-proof due to its software-centric business model [6] Economic Data - GDP data for the first quarter is scheduled for release, which could influence broader market discussions, especially if a contraction is reported [8] - The PCE index will be released, serving as an important inflation gauge; a steady or declining inflation rate may lead to considerations for rate cuts [9] - Employment data is also forthcoming, which is seen as a critical indicator of the current economic situation, contrasting with the backward-looking GDP data [10]

9:52am: Stocks wobble US markets opened lower Friday, as investors took a cautious step back after a strong three-day rally. All three major indexes dipped out of the gate: the Dow fell 187 points, or 0.5%, to 39,907; the S&P 500 lost 13 points, or 0.2%, to 5,471; and the Nasdaq edged down 23 points, or 0.1%, to 17,143. After a stretch of record highs, markets appear to be catching their breath. Traders are digesting a mix of earnings reports and economic signals, trying to get a sense of whether this rally ...