- Spark Newswire

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Volatile Trading Week Expected Ahead Of Friday Inflation Report

Today, 11:54 AM

The trading week is off to a sort of “delayed dog days of summer” start. Investors might want to be cautious, with a relatively quiet earnings week and a Friday inflation report as the sole “big number” on the calendar. A lack of an obvious catalyst could make for a volatile week, and despite a flat start to U.S.

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Underwhelming: Tepid Jobs Data Could Add New Variable To Fed Policy Equation

By JJ Kinahan

Today, 11:54 AM

That hissing noise you hear is the air being let out of the market’s tires after an epically disappointing August jobs report. The Delta variant seems to be sinking its teeth into the economy, taking a massive bite into the jobs picture.

AVGO

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Chewy Down Sharply After Earnings, Following Path Of Other “Stay At Home” Stocks

By JJ Kinahan

Today, 11:54 AM

Last week, the countdown to Friday was for a speech by Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. This week, the clock is ticking on an August jobs report that might help shape Fed policy and investors’ perceptions of the economy.

AVGO

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September Outlook: The “Uncertainty Principle” Takes Effect Amid Questions Over Covid, Fed

By JJ Kinahan

Today, 11:54 AM

Uncertainty is far from unusual on Wall Street and is arguably one big reason we trade stocks in the first place. But the level going into September stretches uncertainty levels to a place we haven’t seen in a while.

AVGO

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Incoming: Will The Slew Of Jobs Data This Week Sweat Or Soothe The Market’s Tapering Anxieties?

By JJ Kinahan

Today, 11:54 AM

What is it about Fridays lately? Last week, Friday brought a critical speech from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. This week, the August payrolls report comes Friday and could help shape market action and Fed policy as the month of September starts.

AMD

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The Main Event: Powell Speech Front And Center After Mixed Messages From Fed

By JJ Kinahan

Today, 11:54 AM

As the saying goes, welcome to the main event.

AMD

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Waiting For Powell: Chances Of Detail On Taper Seen Less Likely Ahead Of Speech

By JJ Kinahan

Today, 11:54 AM

Intrigue is growing ahead of tomorrow’s speech by Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.

BBY

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Market Wavers Ahead Of Fed’s Virtual Jackson Hole Symposium, But Durable Goods Impress

By JJ Kinahan

Today, 11:54 AM

Maybe as a kid, you waited all week to hear the top-40 broadcast. Well, today the countdown begins, but Casey won’t be the deejay. It’s all about counting the hours until Friday morning when we’ll hear from Fed Chairman Powell.

BNTX

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Strong Crude, Higher Yields, Best Buy Earnings Combine To Give Market Early Lift

By JJ Kinahan

Today, 11:54 AM

After another big rally to start the week, what can Wall Street do for an encore? Maybe not a lot, at least for the moment. Stocks moved up just a bit in pre-market trading. It looks early like there might be a chance for small gains on top of what happened yesterday, but a lack of major new developments may keep things on a simmer.

AAP

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Jackson Hole Goes Virtual: Powell Speech On Friday Could Set Tone On Policy

By JJ Kinahan

Today, 11:54 AM

The fresh air of Wyoming beckons this week, but it will have to be from a distance as Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and company prepare for a virtual Jackson Hole symposium.

AAPL