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Awaiting Jobs Data, Tech Results After New Highs

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.

Markets and Economy

Stocks Slightly Lower Early, but Chips Remain Hot

After Monday's record highs, major indexes ticked lower early today but the red-hot chip sector kept sizzling with big gains for Marvell and Broadcom. Job openings are next.

Markets and Economy

Jobs in Spotlight, with Starring Role for Broadcom

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.

Trading

Weekly Trader's Outlook

All the majors hit fresh all-time highs this week as Iran peace hope, a 10% drop in oil prices and falling Treasury yields provided a bullish backdrop. Strong earnings reports from Dell, Marvell, and Snowflake also provided a sentiment boost.

Sectors

Sector Views: Monthly Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.

Markets and Economy

Consumer, Crypto Concerns Don't Halt New Highs

Stocks continue to forge new highs but face potential headwinds amid seasonal challenges, a narrow equity risk premium, and falling consumer confidence.

Markets and Economy

Stocks on Pace for Another Solid Week, Led by Tech

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.

Markets and Economy

Inflation Data, GDP Ahead Along with Key Earnings

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.

Markets and Economy

Markets Hit Highs as Inflation, GDP Data Loom

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.

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Rice has gained 20% over the past month as costs have increased and supply concerns have mounted.

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