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Jobs Data Anticipation Grows as Light Growth Seen

Today's delayed November jobs report at 8:30 a.m. ET is likely to set the tone. Analysts see lethargic growth of 30,000. Tech shares, especially AI, lost more ground Monday.

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Stocks Move Sideways After Mixed Jobs, Retail Data

Today's shutdown-delayed release of jobs and retail numbers was mixed, but stocks took the news in stride, staying relatively flat. Bears continue to circle big tech.

Markets and Economy

Jobs Data, BOJ, Loom After Tech, Treasuries Drop

Tomorrow's jobs report, Thursday's Nike results and Friday's BOJ decision are weekly highlights, but focus could stay on fast-retreating tech stocks and rising Treasury yields.

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CLF26) ended the week in the red as traders continue to see ample global oil supplies heading into 2026.

Trading

The Dow Jones, S&P 500 Equal Weight and Russell 2000 all hit fresh all-time highs this week while tech stocks slumped on AI concerns. Will sector rotation be enough to set the bulls up for a year-end rally?

Markets and Economy

Broadcom Results Assessed After Stocks Post Record

Chipmaker Broadcom beat analysts' earnings, revenue, and guidance with results late yesterday following new record-high closes for the DJIA and S&P 500 index. Cyclical names led.

Markets and Economy

Schwab's Market Perspective: 2026 Outlook

Investors are navigating not just uncertainty, but an unstable environment influenced by tariffs and inflation, among other factors. While volatility may increase, there is likely room for another solid year in 2026, especially for fixed income and international stocks.

Markets and Economy

Markets Digest Fed Cut, Broadcom Earnings On Deck

Investors will continue to chew over the Fed's latest rate cut along with Broadcom earnings today after the S&P 500 closed just shy of a record high on Wednesday.

Markets and Economy

Fed Cut Seen, but Dissents, Powell, Dot Plot Eyed

The Fed is seen cutting rates by 25 basis points today. Focus then turns to Powell's thoughts, the dot plot of rate projections, and any dissents. Oracle reports after the close.

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