Investors Bracing for Busy Week of Earnings and Economic Data
In the world of finance, all eyes are on Wall Street as investors gear up for another eventful week of earnings reports and economic data. Among the highlights of the week is the release of the highly anticipated October jobs report.
Last week ended on a mixed note for stocks, with both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite in correction territory. In fact, the S&P 500 is now sitting at a significant 10% below its most recent peak. However, with a fresh slate of earnings reports scheduled for this week, market watchers are hopeful for a turnaround.
One of the biggest events of the week will be Apple’s online event on Monday, where the tech giant is set to unveil its latest Mac laptops and discuss its chips. Shareholders will also await Apple’s earnings report, scheduled for Thursday. Similarly, McDonald’s will report its earnings on Monday, joining a lineup that includes Goodyear Tire & Rubber, SoFi Technologies, and Western Digital.
Tuesday will see a flurry of earnings reports from major players such as Pfizer, Marathon Petroleum, and Caterpillar. Meanwhile, Caesars Entertainment and Advanced Micro Devices will be reporting after markets close. On the economic side, the day will bring reports on employment costs and consumer confidence.
On Halloween, Microsoft has a treat in store for gamers as it plans to release a $300 Xbox starter bundle to boost sales of the Xbox Series S ahead of the holiday season. In other news, all eyes will be on the Federal Reserve’s decision on Wednesday, with expectations that interest rates will remain unchanged. CVS, Kraft Heinz, and Estรฉe Lauder will report earnings before markets open, followed by Airbnb and PayPal after the bell.
Amidst this flurry of financial activity, economic data released on Thursday will include initial jobless claims, durable goods, and factory orders. Analysts predict that employers likely added 188,000 workers in October, with the unemployment rate expected to remain at 3.8%.
Friday rounds out the week with earnings reports from Alibaba, AMC Networks, and Tyson Foods. As the week comes to a close, investors will be eagerly watching the market as they digest the wealth of earnings information and economic data that has flooded in throughout the week.
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