October 1, 2018 The Week Ahead

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Stocks closed mixed on Friday; however, it was an end to a strong quarter as the S&P 500 gained more than 7%, one of its largest gains over the last 5 years. Trade negotiations between the U.S. and China continue to be a big story as the threat of more tariffs could hurt the market.

Individual stock stories that dominated the headlines included Tesla -11.48%, Intel +1.35%, Tilray +16.7%, and Square +16%

Here are how some of the most widely traded index ETFs performed over the week:
Powershares QQQ ETF (QQQ) +1.13%, SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) -0.43%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) -1.02%, iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) -1.09%

The VIX closed at 12.12 on Friday, a small rise from last week.

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Here are how some futures and commodity ETFs performed over the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) +3.74%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) +0.15%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) -0.64%

Economic Releases:
1 Oct 2018- ISM Mfg Index 10:00 AM ET

3 Oct 2018- EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET

4 Oct 2018- Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET

5 Oct 2018- Employment Situation 8:30 AM ET; International Trade 8:30 AM ET

Key Earnings:
1 Oct 2018- SFIX, CALM

2 Oct 2018- LW, PAYX, PEP

3 Oct 2018- AYI, LEN, RPM, PIR

4 Oct 2018- STZ, COST, SGH

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July 9, 2018 The Week Ahead

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U.S. stocks closed Friday on a positive note, posting impressive gains over the shortened trading week. Some reasons for the strength are attributed to strong jobs data, and improved optimism towards the US upcoming trade policy and its stance on tariffs.

Stocks in play included: Intel +4%, Biogen +23.8%, and Acceleron Pharma +37%

Here are how some of the most widely traded index ETFs performed over the week:
Powershares QQQ ETF (QQQ) +2.58%, SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) +1.67%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) +1.04%, iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) +2.67%

The VIX declined sharply, closing 13.37 on Friday.

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Here are how some futures and commodity ETFs performed over the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) +0.67%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) +0.50%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) +0.54%

Economic Releases:
11 July 2018- PPI 8:30 AM ET; EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET

12 July 2018- Consumer Price Index 8:30 AM ET; Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET

Key Earnings:
10 July 2018- PEP, VOXX

11 July 2018- FAST, OZRK, MSM

13 July 2018- C, JPM, WFC, FRC

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April 29, 2018 The Week Ahead

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Stocks closed relatively flat during the week as earnings continue to pour on through. Going into next week traders will be focused on the FOMC meeting and more earnings. Some of the key earnings beats last week included Amazon, Intel, and Microsoft.

Geopolitical risk has gotten lower after news that South Korea and North Korea are in heavy peace talks. That said volatility in the market is also coming in.

Here are how some of the most widely traded index ETFs performed over the week:
Powershares QQQ ETF (QQQ) -0.13%, SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) -0.02%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) -0.63%, iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) -0.55%

The VIX dropped during the week, closing at 15.40 on Friday.

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Here are how some futures and commodity ETFs performed over the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) -0.15%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) +0.36%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) -0.89%

Economic Releases:
30 April 2018- Chicago PMI 9:45 AM ET; Pending Home Sales 10:30 AM ET

1 May 2018- Motor Vehicle Sales; PMI Manufacturing 9:45 AM ET; ISM 10:00 AM ET

2 May 2018- EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET; FOMC Meeting Announcement 2:00 PM ET

3 May 2018- International Trade 8:30 AM ET; Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET

4 May 2018- Employment Situation 8:30 AM ET

Key Earnings:
30 April 2018- AGN, AKS, ARNC, CTB, FDC, MCD, L, MOH, AKAM, IDTI, SBAC, THC

1 May 2018- ADM, AMT, BP, CMI, COMM, CVLT, EMR, ETN, INCY, LLL, MARK, PFE, SHOP, STX, UA, WCG, WDR, ASH, CHRW, DVN, EIX, GILD, JNPR, MDLZ, NCR, NUVA, PAYC, SNAP, WU, ZEN

2 May 2018- ABC, ADP, BG, CLX, CVS, EL, ENR, EXC, GRMN, HFC, HUM, MA, PNW, SSYS, TAP, W, YUM, ZTS, AIG, AWK, ARI, BAND, CERN, CONE, CRUS, DATA, DDD, FEYE, EQIX, HOLX, H, LNC, LOGI, MET, PXD, SQ, VVV, XPO

3 May 2018- APRN, AVP, BCE, BDX, BLL, CAH, CHD, CI, DWDP, GOLF, GPN, ICE, K, PF, SFM, WWE, ANET, ATVI, ALRM, CBS, CYBR, FTNT, GPRO, HLF, OLED, SWKS, ZAYO

4 May 2018- VFC, BNP, AON, CELG, CBOE

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January 21, 2018 The Week Ahead

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The markets continue to stay hot, as the Dow is now up 5.3, S&P 500 4.9%, and the Nasdaq up 6.2% after the first three weeks of trading this year.

Some concerns going into the week include the government shutting down.

The VIX closed higher for the second consecutive week, climbing to 11.30 on Friday, a rise of more than 10% from the previous week.

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Traders will also be paying close attention to earnings, we’ve seen some negative reactions to American Express and IBM already this earnings season.

Names to look out for include: Netflix, Johnson & Johnson, General Electric, Ford, Intel, and Celgene.

Here is how some of the most popularly traded index ETFs performed over the week: SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) +1.55%, iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) +0.70%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrials Average ETF (DIA) +1.93%, and PowerShares QQQ ETF (QQQ) +1.87%

Here is how some futures and commodity ETF’s performed over the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) +0.16%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) -1.01%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) +0.78%

Below you’ll find what is else is on the schedule for the week:

Economic Releases:
24 Jan 2018- PMI 9:45 AM ET; Existing Home Sales 10:00 AM; EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET
25 Jan 2018- International Trade In Goods 8:30 AM ET; Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET; New Home Sales 10:00 AM ET
26 Jan 2018- Durable Goods Orders 8:30 AM ET; GDP 8:30 AM ET

Key Earnings:
22 Jan 2018- HAL, UBS, NFLX, STLD, ZION
23 Jan 2018- CREE, AMTD, JNJ, KMB, PG, STT, TRV, UAL, VZ, NAVI, TXN
24 Jan 2018- CMCSA, GE, NSC, NTRS, ROK, SWK, UTX, DFS, LRCX,
25 Jan 2018- CAT, FCX, LUV, MMM, NOC, CELG, PX, SHW, UNP, RTN, ETFC, FLEX, INTC, ISRG, SBUX, WDC
26 Jan 2018- APD, CL, COL, GNTX, HON, HRC, LEA

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July 30, 2017 The Week Ahead

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As earnings roll along, the stock market ended the week with mixed results. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrials closed higher, while the Russell 2000 and Nasdaq finished lower.

Some of the earnings highlights included: Facebook +4.88%, Amazon.com -0.55%, Intel +1.67%, Coca-Cola, and Alphabet Inc. -3.57%

All eyes this week will be on earnings coming out of Apple.

Thus far the market has been resilient and has no signs of a slowdown.

Here are how some of the most traded ETFs performed over the week: SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) +0.01%, iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) -0.41%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrials Average ETF (DIA) +1.16%, and PowerShares QQQ ETF (QQQ) -0.19%

Here is how some futures/commodity related ETF’s performed over the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) +8.89%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) -1.43%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) +1.20%.

Below you’ll find what is else is on the schedule for the week:

Economic Releases:
1 August 2017- Personal Income and Outlays 8:30 AM ET; ISM Manufacturing Index 10:00 AM ET

2 August 2017- EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET

3 August 2017- Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET

4 August 2017- Employment Situation 8:30 AM ET; International Trade 8:30 AM ET

Key Earnings:
31 July 2017- SOHU, IDTI, JBT, OI, P, PZZA, SIMO, SLCA, VNO

1 August 2017- ADM, APD, BZH, CME, EMR, ETN, IGT, MOS, PBI, PFE, PSX, SHOP, SPG, STAY, TGNA, UAA, XYL, AAPL, FEYE, FTR, HLF, ILMN, NFX, PXD, RRC, UIS, ULTI, VOYA, VVV, WAGE

2 August 2017- ALK, ANTM, BA, BAX, DHI, F, FLIR, GD, GLW, HES, HLT, HSY, IR, KO, LEA, LH, NDAQ, NOC, NYCB, PSA, ROK, SIX, STT, TMO, TUP, WM, BWLD, DFS, EW, FB, FFIV, GILD, HST, HUBG, IMAX, KIM , KN, LPSN, LRCX, KIM, MAA, MLNX, NOW, ORLY, PYPL, RCII, TSCO, VAR, VRTX, XLNX

3 August 2017- AER, AET, AGN, APA, BDX, CEVA, CHD, CLX, COMM, COT, CTSH, DUK, GCI, GPN, H, ICE, K, LDOS, MSCI, OXY, PH, SFM, SONS, TEVA, THS, VAC, WIN, WLTW, WYN, YUM, AAOI, ATVI, ECOM, EGOV, FIVN, FLR, GPRO, INFN, JCOM, KHC, MELI, OLED, SYNA, TIVO, VIAB, WU, ZEN, WING

4 August 2017- AEE, CBOE, NWL, RMAX, TRVG, WCG

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July 23, 2017 The Week Ahead

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Nearly all major indices closed the week higher, except for the Dow Jones Industrials, which was due to weakness seen in IBM, General Electric, Home Depot, and Goldman Sachs.

The VIX closed right near 52-week lows, at 9.36 on Friday.

However, for the most part, earnings have been decent thus far. Going into next week, we’ll be on the lookout for earnings numbers from: Facebook, Alphabet, Amazon, Intel, and Coca-Cola to name a few.

In addition to a busy earnings schedule, traders will be focused on economic data being released. The most important being the FOMC Meeting Announcement and GDP.

Here are how some of the most traded ETFs performed over the week: SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) 0.54%, iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) +0.58%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrials Average ETF (DIA) -0.34%, and PowerShares QQQ ETF (QQQ) +1.40%

Here is how some futures/commodity related ETF’s performed over the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) -2.61%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) +1.91%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) +2.13%.

Below you’ll find what is else is on the schedule for the week:

Economic Releases:
24 July 2017- PMI Composite Flash 9:45 AM ET; Existing Home Sales 10:00 AM ET

26 July 2017- New Home Sales 10:00 AM ET; EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 Am ET; FOMC Meeting Announcement 2:00 PM ET

27 July 2017- Durable Goods Orders 8:30 AM ET; International Trade in Goods 8:30 AM ET; Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET

28 July 2017- GDP 8:30 AM ET

Key Earnings:
24 July 2017- ARNC, HAS, HAL, ITW, LII, MAN, MAS, SWK, VFC, APC, CDNS, GOOGL, HXL, MC, RE, SANM

25 July 2017- AKS, BIIB, CAT, DD, DGX, DPZ, FCX, GM, HCA, IPG, JBLU, KMB, LLY, LW, MCD, NEM, PCAR, PHM, PNR, STX, SVU, TRWO, TRU, UTX, WAT, AKAM, AMD, AMGN, CB, CMG, DLB, IRBT, ESRX, JNPR, QTS, RHI, SFLY, T, TXN, UHS, ZION, X

26 July 2017- ALK, ANTM, BA, BAX, DHI, F, FLIR, GD, GLW, HES, HLT, HSY, IR, KO, LEA, LH, NDAQ, NOC, NYCB, PSA, ROK, SIX, STT, TMO, TUP, WM, BWLD, DFS, EW, FB, FFIV, GILD, HST, HUBG, IMAX, KIM , KN, LPSN, LRCX, KIM, MAA, MLNX, NOW, ORLY, PYPL, RCII, TSCO, VAR, VRTX, XLNX

27 July 2017- ADP, ALLY, ALXN, AMT, BMY, BSX, BWA, CELG, CHTR, CLF, CMCSA, COP, DNKN, DOW, DPS, EQT, EVR, GNC, HUN, IP, IVZ, JCI, KKR, LAZ, LUV, MA, MAS, MO, NLSN, PG, RTN, SIRI, TWTR, UPS, VLO, VZ, WWE, ZBH, ALGN, AMZN, BIDU, BYD, CERN, EA, EIX, ELLI, EXPE, GIMO, HIG, INTC, KLAC, LOGM, MAT, MHK, NOV, RSG, SBUX, VRSN, WDC

28 July 2017- ABBV, APA, BEN, BHGE, COG, COL, CVX, HCN, IRM, LYB, MRK, PEG, WY, XOM

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January 22, 2017 The Week Ahead

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The weekend was highlighted by mass protests across the globe for Women’s March. Whether you’re into politics or not, a new regime was sworn into office on Friday, January 20, 2017. Given the love/hate relationship the new President has with the media, it’s caused him to be very active on social media. With that said, his tweets on specific sectors and stocks has already proven to add volatility. All of this could potentially lead to greater day trading opportunities.

Outside of that, earnings will be one of the key areas traders will be focused on during the week.

Crude oil futures closed up nearly 2%, having three out of four winning days. On the other hand, Gold futures prices finished the week on a two-day winning streak, gaining a shade under 1% on the week.

Now, here is how some of the other closely followed ETFs did on the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) -1.3%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) -1.60%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) +1.0%.

Some key earnings include: Yahoo, Alibaba, Johnson & Johnson, Bristol Myers Squibb, Ford, Intel, Alphabet, Microsoft and Starbucks to name a few.

Here are a list of events that traders will be watching:

Key Economic Data:
24 Jan 2017- PMI Manufacturing Index 9:45 AM ET, Existing Home Sales 10:00 AM ET
25 Jan 2017- EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET
26 Jan 2017- International Trade in Goods 8:30 AM ET, Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET, New Home Sales 10:00 AM ET

Key Earnings Release Dates:
23 Jan 2017- BOH, HAL, MCD, PETS, YHOO
24 Jan 2017- AKS, BABA, DD, DHI, EXP, GLW, JNJ, KMB, LMT, VZ, SAP, WAT, AA, COF, CREE, DFS, HA, NAVI, STLD, STX, SYK, TXN
25 Jan 2017- BA, EAT, FCX, HBAN, HES, PG, NSC, NVS, NYCB, PGR, ROK, SC, STT, TXT, UTX, CCI, EBAY, FFIV, LRCX, LVS, MCK, PUB, QCOM, URI, VRTX, WDC
26 Jan 2017- AEP, ALK, BHI, CAT, CELG, DGX, DOV, DOW, F, HP, JBLU, LEA, LLL, LUV, MJN, NOC, RCI, EFTC, FLEX, GOOG, INTC, JNPR, KLAC, MSFT, PYPL, SBUX, SYNA, SWFT, VMW
27 Jan 2017- ABBV, APD, BEN, CL, CVX, HON, UBS

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October 16, 2016 The Week Ahead

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The S&P 500 closed the week lower, making it two straight losing weeks in the index. Despite the sell-off many of the banks that reported did better than expected. With that said, earnings will be heavily watched this coming week. Some of the highlights include: Netflix, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, Intel, McDonald’s, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs, just to name a few.

On the international front, the European Central Bank will be meeting on the key interest rate.

Despite the market selling off a little… the VIX climbed to 16.12.

Crude oil futures prices rose again during the week as they’re now trading above $50 and very close to 52-week highs. OPEC met during the week, but per usual, good luck trying to get a read on what they’re trying to do. It seems like they’re constantly throwing mixed signals. Now, that doesn’t mean markets won’t react to their comments, just expect to see greater volatility.

Moving on, gold futures prices sold off slightly, making that two straight down weeks. In addition, T-bond futures prices sold off, making that 8 out of 10 losing days.

Here is what else is on the schedule for the upcoming week:

Key Economic Data:
17 Oct 2016- Industrial Production 9:15 AM ET
18 Oct 2016- Consumer Price Index 8:30 AM ET
19 Oct 2016- Housing Starts 8:30 AM ET, EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET
20 Oct 2016- Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET, Philly Fed Business Outlook Survey 8:30 AM ET, Existing Home Sales 10:00 AM ET

Key Earnings:
17 Oct 2016- BAC, HAS, JBHT, CE, IBM, NFLX, UAL
18 Oct 2016- BLK, DPZ, GS, HOG, JNJ, KSU, UNH, WWW, TTS, SCHW, PM, RF, MTG, KSU, ADTN, CREE, HA, IBKR, INTC, ISRG, LLTC
19 Oct 2016- ABT, CP, DOV, GPC, HAL, MS, RAI, STJ, STX, SVU, TUP, USB, AXP, EBAY, CTXS, HNI, GGG, MAT, PKG, SLM, STLD, URI, XLNX
20 Oct 2016- BK, DAN, DGX, DHR, FITB, KCG, NUE, PH, PHM, PPG, TRV, TXT, UNP, VZ, WBA, WBC, AMD, ATHN, EFTC, KLAC, MSFT, MXIM, N, PYPL, RCI, RS, SLB, SWN
21 Oct 2016- GE, HON, IPG, MCD, SYF, SAP, STI, MAN

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October 11, 2015 The Week Ahead

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October 11, 2015 The Week Ahead

The S&P 500 ended the week significantly higher, up over 3% and now trading above 2000. In fact, we’re just 5% off from the 52 week high and nearly 13% above the 52 week lows.

With that said, the VIX closed around 17, dropping more than 15% for the week.

Many attribute this move higher to the fact that the Fed is less likely to raise rates this year. In addition, incoming weak economic data makes it more likely we won’t see a rate hike any time in the near future. We’re back to the ol’ bad news is good for the market mantra.

Crude Oil futures closed the week at one month highs… nearly $3 away from 3-month highs. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was up more than 8% on the week.

Earnings season picks up steam this week as we’ve got earnings from the likes of The Goldman Sachs Group, Delta Air Lines, Intel Corporation, General Electric, and Netflix to name a few.

Key Economic Data:
14 October 2015- PPI 8:30 AM ET, Retail Sales 8:30 AM ET
15 October 2015- Consumer Price Index 8:30 AM ET, Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET, Philadelphia Fed Business Outlook Survey 10:00 AM ET
16 October 2015- Industrial Production 9:15 AM ET

Key Earnings:
12 October 2015- INFY
13 October 2015- FAST, ADTN, CSX, INTC, JPM, LLTC
14 October 2015- BAC, BLK, DAL, WFC, NFLX, XLNX
15 October 2015- BX, C, FCS, GS, KEY, MAT, MTG, PM, PPG, SCHW, TSM, USB, AMD, SLB
16 October 2015- GE, HON, KSU