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Stocks Tracking for Longest Loss Streak Since 2022
The S&P 500 is on track for its fifth straight losing week, the longest stretch since mid-2022. Risk-off sentiment rose as the weekend approached with no sign of de-escalation.
Stocks Plunge Again With War Still Raging, Oil Up
Though Trump gave Iran until April 6 to negotiate before threatening its power plants, caution kept stocks down ahead of the weekend as more U.S. troops headed to the region.
What Is Guidance and How Should Investors React?
Many public companies regularly provide earnings guidance, and it often moves shares. What is guidance, why do companies share it, and how should investors monitor it and react?
Oil Still Fuels Markets with Earnings, Data Scarce
Major indexes are up slightly this week as investors cling to hopes of relief from the conflict and lower oil prices. With little data or earnings, oil still sets the pace.
Crude Still at Wheel with Market Focused on War
Stocks slumped heading into mid-week as news reports showed little progress ending the conflict and crude rebounded. Today brings Chewy earnings and import and export prices.
Earnings on Speed Dial: Why Quarterly Calls Matter
A company's earnings call gives investors a ringside seat, providing insights and perspective that go beyond the numbers. Here's how they work and what to listen for.
Investors Seek More Signs of Iran Thaw After Rally
Monday's rally on news of talks with Iran faded, and renewed vigor may depend on evidence of progress toward re-opening the Strait. Earnings are light but March PMI data is ahead.
Looking to the Futures
Equities stabilized on Monday after President Trump delayed planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure ahead of negotiations.
After Worst Week of Year, War and Oil Center Stage
War and oil have the spotlight almost to themselves as the week ahead features little in the way of major data or earnings news. The S&P 500 hit six-month lows Friday.
Inflation, Oil & Uncertainty: Reading the Market's Mixed Signals
Liz Ann and Collin examine how geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices, and shifting inflation expectations are driving sharp rotations beneath the surface of equity markets.