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The Week Ahead: Fed Decision, Dow Earnings Deluge
Schaeffers Investment Research· 2026-01-22 18:00
Group 1 - The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady, with a 95% chance indicated by the CME Fedwatch tool [1] - A number of major companies are set to report earnings next week, including American Airlines, Boeing, Chevron, and Tesla [2] - Key economic indicators will be released next week, including durable goods orders, consumer confidence data, and the Federal Open Market Committee's interest rate decision [3][4] Group 2 - The schedule for key market events includes delayed durable goods orders on January 26, consumer confidence data on January 27, and the FOMC interest rate decision on January 28 [3] - Additional economic data to be released includes jobs data, U.S. trade deficit data, wholesale inventories, factory orders, and revised productivity data [3] - The delayed producer price index (PPI) and core PPI will be released on January 30 [4]
Crude Oil Down 2%; Abbott Shares Fall Following Q4 Results
Benzinga· 2026-01-22 17:02
U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 200 points on Thursday.The Dow traded up 0.78% to 49,462.35 while the NASDAQ gained 0.94% to 23,443.19. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.63% to 6,918.78.Check This Out: How To Earn $500 A Month From Goldman Sachs Stock Ahead Of Q4 EarningsLeading and Lagging SectorsCommunication services shares gained by 1.3% on Thursday.In trading on Wednesday, utilities stocks dipped by 0.5%.Top HeadlineAbbott Laboratories (NYSE ...
Nasdaq Falls Over 100 Points; Acuity Posts Upbeat Earnings - Acrivon Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ACRV), Acuity (NYSE:AYI)
Benzinga· 2026-01-08 15:02
Market Overview - U.S. stocks traded lower, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 100 points on Thursday. The Dow decreased by 0.05% to 48,972.29, the NASDAQ declined by 0.57% to 23,448.86, and the S&P 500 fell by 0.14% to 6,911.57 [1] - Information technology stocks dipped by 1.4% on Thursday [2] - European shares were mostly lower, with the eurozone's STOXX 600 slipping 0.3% [7] - Asian markets closed lower, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling 1.63% [9] Company Performance - Acuity Inc. (NYSE:AYI) reported fiscal first-quarter 2026 results, achieving a 20.2% year-over-year net sales growth to $1.14 billion, in line with analyst expectations. The adjusted EPS was $4.69, surpassing the consensus estimate of $4.59 [3] - Flyexclusive Inc. (NYSE:FLYX) shares surged 126% to $7.44 after being named an authorized Starlink Aviation dealer [8] - Enliven Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:ELVN) shares increased by 59% to $24.55 following positive initial data from a Phase 1b clinical trial [8] - Nuvve Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:NVVE) shares rose by 46% to $5.11 after regaining Nasdaq compliance [8] - Immuneering Corp. (NASDAQ:IMRX) shares dropped 35% to $5.45 after announcing updated survival and safety data from a Phase 2a trial [8] - Acrivon Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:ACRV) shares fell 29% to $2.10 after announcing clinical data related to endometrial cancer [8] - CorMedix Inc. (NASDAQ:CRMD) shares decreased by 25% to $8.33 following preliminary revenue results [8] Commodities - Oil prices increased by 1.9% to $57.03, while gold prices decreased by 0.6% to $4,436.20. Silver fell by 4.7% to $73.925, and copper dropped by 2.5% to $5.7120 [6]
What to Expect in Markets This Week: New Year's Holiday, Jobless Claims, Pending Home Sales, Fed Minutes
Investopedia· 2025-12-28 13:00
Economic Indicators - The minutes from the December Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting will provide insights into the Fed's economic outlook ahead of its next meeting in late January [4] - Weekly jobless claims report is expected to highlight the labor market, with the U.S. economy likely losing an average of 20,000 jobs per month between April and September [4] - Pending home sales data for November will indicate future sales levels in a housing market facing affordability challenges [5] Market Trends - The first trading session of 2026 is anticipated to follow a year where major stock indexes closed higher by double digits after a recovery from an April downturn [2] - Analysts predict another volatile year for stocks, with strong trading in December and January potentially setting the tone for investors [2] Upcoming Events - Key economic reports scheduled for the week include pending home sales on Monday, the S&P Case-Shiller home price index on Tuesday, and initial jobless claims on Wednesday [5][9] - Bond markets will close early at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, while stock markets will operate normally on New Year's Eve [1]
Wall Street Poised To Open Lower FOMC Meeting
RTTNews· 2025-12-10 12:55
Economic Outlook - Investors are anticipating a rate cut at the final Federal Reserve meeting, focusing on economic growth, inflation, and interest rates for the upcoming years [1] - The consensus for the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting is a 25 basis point rate cut, consistent with the previous period [5] Market Performance - In the Asian trading session, the dollar was slightly lower, while gold remained stable and oil prices edged up [1] - Major U.S. stock indices finished lower, with the Dow down 179.03 points (0.4%) to 47,560.29, the S&P 500 down 6.00 points (0.1%) to 6,840.51, and the Nasdaq up 30.58 points (0.1%) to 23,576.49 [2] Economic Data Releases - The Employment Cost Index for Q3 is expected to show a growth of 0.9%, matching the previous quarter's growth [3] - The preliminary Wholesale Inventories for October 2025 are scheduled for release, with the prior month showing inventories at 0.0% [3] - The Energy Information Administration (EIA) will publish the Petroleum Status Report, with crude oil inventories up 0.6 million barrels and gasoline inventories up 4.5 million barrels in the prior week [4] International Market Trends - Asian stocks generally declined, with China's Shanghai Composite index down 0.23% to 3,900.50, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index increased by 0.42% to 25,540.78 [5][6] - Japanese markets ended mixed, with the Nikkei average down 0.10% to 50,602.80 and the broader Topix index up 0.12% to 3,389.02 [6]
Job openings unchanged in October; hires, quits slide
CNBC Television· 2025-12-09 15:27
Hi indeed, Carl. This is October read for Jolts. Uh 7,670,000.That's not a bad number. 7670 actually would be the strongest number going back to well going back to May when we were 70 7.7% million and change. So that's pretty decent.And considering that the expectation was for a number around 7.1% million. So it's definitely better than expected. We're also getting leading economic indicators which have been leading us in a negative lately.This is September read coming in exactly at is matching expectations ...
The Week Ahead: Tech Earnings, Interest Rate Decision
Schaeffers Investment Research· 2025-10-23 17:01
Economic Indicators - Key economic indicators such as durable goods orders, jobless claims, and the personal consumption expenditures index (PCE) are expected to be delayed due to the ongoing government shutdown, which has now lasted four weeks [1] - Despite potential delays, investors will still have access to other data as they await the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision [1] Earnings Season - The earnings season is in full swing, with upcoming results from major companies including Amazon.com (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Meta Platforms (META), Microsoft (MSFT), and Visa (V) among others [2] Market Events Schedule - A schedule of key market events includes durable goods orders on Monday, Oct. 27, and the S&P Case-Shiller home price index along with consumer confidence data on Tuesday, Oct. 28 [3] - The advanced U.S. trade balance in goods, retail inventories, and wholesale inventories are set for release on Wednesday, Oct. 29, along with pending home sales and the Fed's interest rate decision [4] - On Friday, Oct. 31, important data will include the employment cost index, personal income and spending data, and the PCE and core PCE indexes, along with remarks from Cleveland Fed President Hammack and Atlanta Fed President Bostic [5]
U.S. Leading Indicators Continue to Show Weakening Economy
WSJ· 2025-09-18 14:43
Core Viewpoint - The U.S. economy is experiencing a slowdown, with increasing concerns regarding the labor market, tariffs, and a weak manufacturing sector [1] Economic Indicators - A variety of economic indicators suggest a deceleration in economic activity [1] - The labor market is showing signs of weakness, contributing to the overall economic slowdown [1] - Tariffs are presenting headwinds that further complicate economic growth [1] - The manufacturing sector is reported to be weak, which is a significant concern for the economy [1]
Big Q2 Earnings Week Awaits: Pre-Market Futures Up Slightly
ZACKS· 2025-07-21 15:21
Group 1: Market Overview - Pre-market futures indicate a positive start to the trading week, with the Dow up 70 points, S&P 500 up 10 points, Nasdaq up 25 points, and Russell 2000 up 13 points, although all indexes are off their all-time highs from earlier in the month [1] Group 2: Company Earnings - Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) reported a loss of -$0.50 per share, better than the projected -$0.68, with revenues of $4.93 billion exceeding Zacks consensus by +0.62%, leading to a +4.5% increase in shares [2] - Domino's Pizza (DPZ) missed earnings expectations by -3% with earnings of $3.81 per share, marking its second miss in three quarters, but revenues of $1.15 billion were up +4.3% year over year, resulting in a +3% increase in pre-market trading [3] Group 3: Economic Indicators - The U.S. Leading Economic Indicators (LEI) report for June is expected to show a further decline to -0.2% from May's -0.1%, with most LEI numbers negative over the past six months, indicating potential recession signals [4][5] - Upcoming economic reports include Existing & New Home Sales, S&P flash Services and Manufacturing PMI, and Durable Goods Orders, with mixed expectations for these data points [7] Group 4: Future Earnings Expectations - Alphabet (GOOGL) is expected to see a +13.2% increase in earnings and +11.1% in overall revenues, while Tesla (TSLA) is projected to experience a -23.1% decline in earnings year over year and -11.9% in revenue [6]
Nasdaq Gains Over 100 Points; BJ's Wholesale Earnings Top Views
Benzinga· 2025-05-22 14:15
Market Overview - U.S. stocks traded mostly higher, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining over 100 points on Thursday [1] - The Dow rose 0.01% to 41,866.30, the NASDAQ increased by 0.74% to 19,011.97, and the S&P 500 gained 0.20% to 5,856.20 [1] Sector Performance - Communication services shares increased by 1.7% on Thursday [1] - Utilities stocks experienced a decline of 1.8% [1] Company Earnings - BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.14, exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of 92 cents [2] - Quarterly revenues were $5.15 billion, a 4.7% year-over-year increase, but fell short of the expected $5.20 billion [2] - The company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 adjusted earnings guidance of $4.10 to $4.30 per share, compared to the $4.24 estimate [2] Stock Movements - Vigil Neuroscience, Inc. shares surged 243% to $7.91 following the announcement of its acquisition by Sanofi for approximately $600 million [8] - Navitas Semiconductor Corporation shares rose 128% to $4.3335 after being selected by NVIDIA for collaboration [8] - Advance Auto Parts, Inc. shares increased by 44% to $45.14 due to better-than-expected first-quarter results [8] - CEL-SCI Corporation shares dropped 46% to $2.4309 after announcing a $5 million public offering [8] - Sunrun Inc. shares fell 40% to $6.44 after a downgrade from BMO Capital [8] - Enphase Energy, Inc. shares decreased by 16% to $39.85 [8] Economic Indicators - U.S. existing home sales fell 0.5% month-over-month to an annual rate of 4.00 million, the lowest level in six months [10] - The S&P Global services PMI rose to 52.3 in May from 50.8 in April [10] - The S&P Global manufacturing PMI increased to 52.3 in May from 50.2 in April [10] - The Chicago Fed National Activity Index decreased to -0.25 in April from +0.03 in March [10] - U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 2,000 to 227,000 in the week ending May 17, compared to market estimates of 230,000 [10]