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With Tech in Retreat, Jobs Data and Amazon Awaited

Tech weakness weighed on indexes so far this week, but there's strength below the surface. Investors await Amazon later while mulling Alphabet's results, and job openings are due.

Markets and Economy

Gloom Persists as Layoffs Surge, Alphabet Weakens

An early rally failed as Alphabet's heavy spending plans hit its shares while Qualcomm's forecast hurt chips. January layoffs surged, sending yields lower, but volatility spiked.

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Bitcoin has been looking for support as the February futures marked a new 52-week low of 73,085 this past Tuesday, after coming off the high of 127,240 on October 6th.

Markets and Economy

Mega-Cap Earnings, ADP Jobs In-Focus Post Tech Dip

Investors will be closely watching ADP's private payrolls report today with government figures delayed due to the shutdown. Alphabet earnings on deck after the bell.

A Touch of Grey During Earnings Season So Far

Earnings results are shaping up to be quite solid this season, albeit a bit weaker relative to prior quarters when it comes to beat rates and price reactions.

Markets and Economy

Data Outage a Headwind, with AMD Results Due Later

Though the government shutdown means no jobs data this week, there are lots of earnings to monitor. Palantir impressed Monday and Advanced Micro Devices looms after the close.

Markets and Economy

Disney on Stage Before Jobs Data Steal Spotlight

Earnings from Disney kick off a busy reporting week also featuring Amazon and Alphabet. Jobs data is plentiful ahead of Friday's nonfarm payrolls report. Metals sold off Friday.

Trading

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track to be slightly lower on the week following a strong start as earnings, currency moves, and news flow stimulate market volatility.

Markets and Economy

Inflation, Apple Assessed Before Shutdown Deadline

Progress seemed possible to keep a government shutdown relatively short, and investors await wholesale price data. They also mull Apple results and check the tank on oil earnings.

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