June 4, 2018 The Week Ahead

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U.S. stocks were mixed during the week with strength in the Nasdaq and Russell indexes, while the S&P 500 was slightly positive and the Dow Jones Industrials closing negative on the week. U.S jobs reported on Friday were solid, giving notion to the idea that the FOMC will raise rates again in their June meeting.

With earnings winding down and the summer around the corner, risk in the markets has shifted from domestic to overseas. Potential catalysts are trade disputes with China, politics in Europe, and peace negotiations with North Korea.

Here are how some of the most widely traded index ETFs performed over the week:
Powershares QQQ ETF (QQQ) +1.88%, SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) +0.29%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) -0.63%, iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) +1.12%

The VIX climbed slightly, closing at 13.50 on Friday.

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Here are how some futures and commodity ETFs performed over the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) -7.28%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) +1.19%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) -0.89%

Economic Releases:
6 June 2018- International Trade 8:30 AM ET; EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM

7 June 2018- Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET

Key Earnings:
4 June 2018- DVMT, ROAD, ASNA, COUP, HQY, NX, PANW

5 June 2018- DLTH, FRAN, GCO, GII, HDS, NAV, AMBA, GWRE, IDT, OLLI

6 June 2018- SIG, CLDR, FIVE, MIND, REVG, SEAC, THO, UNFI, ZS

7 June 2018- FCEL, SJM, AVGO, HOME, HOV, ZUMZ

8 June 2018- LAKE

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May 29, 2018 The Week Ahead

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U.S. stocks were relatively quiet during the week. Entering the summer we can expect trading volumes to decline along with market volatility. However, the energy market has been volatile, crude oil dropped 4% on Friday.

If there is any risk in the market currently it will come from overseas. Some potential catalysts include European elections, North Korea, and trade negotiations with China.

Here are how some of the most widely traded index ETFs performed over the week:
Powershares QQQ ETF (QQQ) +1.35%, SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) +0.30%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) +0.15%, iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) -0.08%

The VIX climbed slightly, closing at 13.20 on Friday.

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Here are how some futures and commodity ETFs performed over the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) -5.20%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) +2.02%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) +0.65%

Economic Releases:
30 May 2018- ADP Employment Situation 8:30 AM ET; International Trade in Goods 8:30 AM

31 May 2018- Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET; Personal Income and Outlays 8:30 AM ET; EIA Petroleum Status Report 11:00 AM ET

1 June 2018- Employment Situation 8:30 AM ET; ISM Manufacturing Index 10:00 AM ET

Key Earnings:
29 May 2018- BAH, WMS, CRM, HPQ

30 May 2018- ADI, DAKT, DKS, DSW, MOV, BOX, GES, KEYS, PVH, SMTC

31 May 2018- CIEN, CMD, AEO, CMD, DG, DLTR, EXPR, TITN, COST, GME, ULTA, VMW, WDAY

1 June 2018- ANF

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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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