Earnings, jobs loom large in the week ahead for a discerning market. Here’s what’s coming up

Earnings, jobs loom large in the week ahead for a discerning market. Here’s what’s coming up

More Magnificent Seven earnings are coming next week, helping to decide the direction of a stock market that’s becoming more discerning, while the latest data on the labor market will cast light on the state of the economy. Alphabet and Amazon are the next big technology companies in line to have their income statements scrutinized, … Read more

Big winter storm to hit first quarter GDP. But it may give a boost to Costco and other stocks

Big winter storm to hit first quarter GDP. But it may give a boost to Costco and other stocks

This weekend’s winter storm continues to affect much of the U.S., and could even have a material impact on gross domestic product — but there are some companies that are likely to be beneficiaries. The storm is continuing to make its presence felt on Monday, with wind and below-freezing temperatures lingering even after much of … Read more