Interest rate outlook comes under scrutiny next week with jobs, inflation data on deck. Here’s what’s ahead

Interest rate outlook comes under scrutiny next week with jobs, inflation data on deck. Here’s what’s ahead

Jobs and inflation data, following the brief delay in government data, will be released together next week, bringing the interest rate outlook to the fore for investors. January’s nonfarm payrolls report and consumer price index, set to hit screens days after their original release dates , could re-instill confidence in the market following a recent … Read more

These are the most overbought S&P 500 stocks as 2026 approaches

These are the most overbought S&P 500 stocks as 2026 approaches

Investors piled into Merck & Co. and S & P Global , among others, with 2026 around the corner. Those names may be due for a pullback. The three major averages all climbed this week, which was shortened because of the Christmas holiday. The S & P 500 led the way with a 1.4% gain. … Read more

Sandisk joins S&P 500 following Western Digital spinoff, replacing Interpublic

Sandisk joins S&P 500 following Western Digital spinoff, replacing Interpublic

Atmosphere at the Variety 2025 Power of Young Hollywood Party, Presented by SANDISK held at the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on August 07, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. Michael Buckner | Variety | Getty Images Shares of flash storage vendor Sandisk popped 7% in extended trading on Monday after the company was … Read more