Market Overview - U.S. equity markets closed higher, driven by optimism over potential monetary easing despite concerns about softening labor data [1][2] - The S&P 500 rose by 0.83% to 6,502.08, the Nasdaq Composite increased by 0.98% to 21,707.69, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 350.06 points, or 0.77%, to settle at 45,621.29 [1] Economic Data - The ADP private payrolls report indicated only 54,000 jobs were added in August, significantly below the revised 106,000 jobs in July, suggesting a slowdown in job creation [2] - Despite the weak employment numbers, stock prices increased as traders interpreted the data as supportive of a potential rate cut by the Federal Reserve [2] Focus on Financially Resilient Stocks - In the current macroeconomic environment, it is crucial to focus on companies with strong financial fundamentals beyond just sales and earnings [3] - A critical analysis of a company's financial background, including coverage ratios, is essential for informed investment decisions [4] Interest Coverage Ratio - The Interest Coverage Ratio is a key indicator of a company's ability to pay interest on its debt, calculated as Earnings before Interest & Taxes (EBIT) divided by Interest Expense [5][6] - Companies with strong interest coverage ratios, such as Vertiv Holdings, Stride, Ralph Lauren, and The Cheesecake Factory, are highlighted for their financial resilience [10] Company Performance - Vertiv Holdings: Zacks Consensus Estimate indicates sales and EPS growth of 24.5% and 34% respectively, with shares advancing 75.2% in the past year [14] - Stride, Inc.: Expected sales and EPS growth of 11% and 5.9% respectively, with a stock increase of 104.1% in the past year [15] - Ralph Lauren Corporation: Anticipated sales and EPS growth of 6% and 19.8% respectively, with shares rising 85.6% in the past year [16] - The Cheesecake Factory: Projected sales and EPS growth of 5.1% and 9.6% respectively, with a stock increase of 63.1% in the past year [17]

Update.It now has 2 cuts at a 2% chance.Still feel that the 1 cut is the play here imo.We will get a second cut in October, and probably a 3rd cut in December. https://t.co/es1DH2owugEasy (@EasyEatsBodega):There is a 99% chance of a rate cut in September.Polymarket still has these odds at at 89%You are basically seeing an 11% gain, more or less a sure fire thing here, over 12 days.Fed Meeting is going to be the 17thMacro data is showing clear signs a cut is going to https://t.co/r06mF160j3 ...

🇺🇸 August U.S. Nonfarm Payroll Data:Actual: 22KExpected: 75KPrevious: 79KHuge miss. September rate cut incoming. ...

JOUMANNA: GOOD MORNING. THIS IS "HORIZONS: MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA. " FUN AND CURRENCY TRADERS AWAIT TODAY'S U.S. JOBS REPORT WITH INVESTORS ALMOST FULLY PRICING AND A FED RATE CUT THIS MONTH. CHINA'S DEEPSEEK IS WORKING ON THE A MODEL WITH MORE ADVANCED FEATURES TO COMPETE WITH U.S. RIVALS, INCLUDING OPENAI. AND OIL ON EDGE AS TRADERS AWAIT UN-OPEC-PLUS MEETING THAT COULD SEE THE GROUP SIGN OFF ON ANOTHER SUPPLY HIKE. IT HAS JUST GONE 8:00 A.M. ACROSS THE EMIRATES. TRADERS AROUND THE WORLD ARE BRACING FOR T ...

>> NEWSMAKERS AND MARKET MOVERS, THIS IS "THE PULSE WITH FRANCINE LACQUA." LIZ ED: WE HAVE U.S. EQUITY FUTURES EDGING HIGHER AFTER THAT WEEK U.S. JOBS OPENING DATA REINFORCED BETS ON THE FED CUT LATER THIS MONTH WE HAD WE HAVE BEEN HEARING FROM THE FED SIGNALING HE THINKS CURRENT POLICY IS IN A GOOD PLACE. >> THE CURRENT SETTING OF THE POLICY RATE IS CONSISTENT WITH TODAY'S FULL EMPLOYMENT LABOR MARKET AND CORE INFLATION NEARLY ONE PERCENTAGE POINT ABOVE THE FED'S 2% TARGET. LOOKING AHEAD, I EXPECT THE LABO ...

RT Bitcoin Archive (@BTC_Archive)JUST IN: 🇺🇸 September rate cut odds spike to 98%. https://t.co/UftW6AsRS9 ...

CRYPTO MACRO STORM AHEAD.👉 Sep 4 (Today) – Initial Jobless Claims- Early read on labor market strength.👉 Sep 5 (Friday) – Non-Farm Payrolls & Unemployment Rate- Most pivotal data of the month- Weak jobs + higher unemployment → Risk assets rip higher (crypto & stocks)- Strong jobs report → Fed likely delays cuts👉 Sep 11 (Thursday) – CPI & Core CPI (August)- If CPI drops < 2.5% → Strong case for Fed rate cut👉 Sep 17 (Wednesday) – FOMC Rate Decision + Powell Speech- Fed expected to cut rates by 25bps- Dovish P ...

Welcome to ETF Edge, your go-to place for all things exchange traded funds. I'm Leslie Picker in for Dominic Chu today. Headline risk never took a summer vacation, but everyone who did takes who did take a break is back and back to dealing with it now.Joining me now, Bryant Vancronite, senior portfolio manager at Allspring Global Investments along with Todd Son, technical strategist at Strategus Securities. Thank you both for being here. Uh Todd, let's start with you because September often has a bad reputa ...

Malaysia’s central bank will likely keep interest rates unchanged on Thursday as policymakers assess the impact of US tariffs and a recent rate cut on the nation’s economy https://t.co/1nRmtw3Qsb ...

RT Bull Theory (@BullTheoryio)🧵 THE SEPTEMBER RATE CUT IS NOW CONFIRMED 🚨Here's what that means for your portfolio 👇 https://t.co/vzab4czUXi ...