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Weekly Trader's Outlook
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P Equal Weight hit fresh all-time highs to close out the week, supported by money rotation away from non-tech areas of the market.
February 6, 2026
Consumer Sentiment Next After Amazon Disappoints
Investors digest Amazon's earnings miss and free-falling crypto as they await what's expected to be gloomy consumer sentiment data. The Nasdaq 100 is down 4% so far this week.
February 6, 2026
Breadth Is Back: What's Powering Markets Beneath the Surface (With Dennis DeBusschere)
Dennis DeBusschere joins Liz Ann Sonders to discuss why strong post‑COVID productivity, a weaker dollar, and evolving AI dynamics are reshaping macro trends.
February 6, 2026
Rebound Effort: Stocks Rise Despite Amazon's Dive
Strength in the beaten-down tech sector gave early support today even as Amazon cratered 8% on worries about its spending plans. AI and chip stocks rose and bitcoin also rallied.
February 6, 2026
Looking to the Futures
Live cattle futures closed 2.54% lower as traders speculate the direction of the market with light demand in the cash market.
February 6, 2026
With Tech in Retreat, Jobs Data and Amazon Awaited
Tech weakness weighed on indexes so far this week, but there's strength below the surface. Investors await Amazon later while mulling Alphabet's results, and job openings are due.
February 5, 2026
Mega-Cap Earnings, ADP Jobs In-Focus Post Tech Dip
Investors will be closely watching ADP's private payrolls report today with government figures delayed due to the shutdown. Alphabet earnings on deck after the bell.
February 4, 2026
A Touch of Grey During Earnings Season So Far
Earnings results are shaping up to be quite solid this season, albeit a bit weaker relative to prior quarters when it comes to beat rates and price reactions.
February 4, 2026
Data Outage a Headwind, with AMD Results Due Later
Though the government shutdown means no jobs data this week, there are lots of earnings to monitor. Palantir impressed Monday and Advanced Micro Devices looms after the close.
February 3, 2026
Disney on Stage Before Jobs Data Steal Spotlight
Earnings from Disney kick off a busy reporting week also featuring Amazon and Alphabet. Jobs data is plentiful ahead of Friday's nonfarm payrolls report. Metals sold off Friday.
February 2, 2026
What Is a 529 Account? How It Works and Tax Rules
The 529 savings plan provides several tax advantages when used for education expenses.
January 30, 2026
Q4 Tech Earnings Preview: The Great Divergence
Info tech earnings continue with Nvidia and Alphabet on deck. Surging memory stocks, beleaguered software industry in focus as investors probe for signs of an AI inflection point.
January 29, 2026
Don’t Let Headline Drama Disrupt Your Portfolio
Headlines are meant to grab attention, not to provide investing advice. So how can you separate urgency from noise in order to make strategic decisions for your portfolio?
January 29, 2026
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Hints at Improved Economy
The federal funds rate will remain 3.5% to 3.75%. While the market still expects two rate cuts late this year, the Fed is likely to tread cautiously given the economic backdrop.
January 28, 2026
A Week of Whiplash: What’s Behind the Market’s Mood Swings?
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss market volatility, tariffs, Greenland, Japanese bond yields, and some momentum toward precious metals.
January 23, 2026
Q4 Tech Earnings Preview: Leaders, Laggards Shift
Results from tech titans including Microsoft and Apple are on tap soon. Focus remains on cloud growth and spending after some stocks were punished for raising Cap-Ex last quarter.
January 22, 2026
Stock Market Terminology: 200+ Investing Definitions
Get definitions for more than 200 common investing terms.
January 22, 2026
Greenland Spat Sparks Biggest Drop Since October
U.S. stocks face broad sell-off and Treasurys plunge with investors rattled by tariff threats amid President Trump's push to acquire Greenland.
January 20, 2026
Time of the Season … For Year-End Targets
Year-end S&P 500 price targets implicitly assume continuity and fail to recognize volatility and macro forces that affect markets throughout any given year.
January 20, 2026
Managing Your Finances After the Loss of a Spouse
Handling financial matters while navigating the emotions of losing a spouse can feel daunting. But by addressing the most urgent financial needs, you can make a clear path forward.
January 14, 2026
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