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John Blank

Finally! U.S. Federal Jobs Data - Global Week Ahead

The shutdown-delayed U.S. jobs report for November will shed light on the extent of labor market weakening that could help determine the Federal Reserve's next rate move.

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Mark Vickery

Pre-markets Mixed Ahead of Consequential Week of Data

Doubts continue about the levels of AI infrastructure spending, and whether they are sustainable into the new year.

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Shaun Pruitt

Tracking the Top-Performing Russell 2000 Stocks Against the Zacks Rank

Adding to the unusually strong performance of the Russell 2000 this year, these top performers may certainly serve as stocks to add to your watchlist

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Andrew Rocco

Breadth Rates, & Sentiment: The Bull Case Builds

Improving market breadth, supportive interest rates, and cautious sentiment provide a bullish backdrop for U.S. equities. As more stocks participate and the Fed eases policy near record highs, the foundation for further market gains strengthens.

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Mark Vickery

More Good News for Pre-market Trading: Jobless Claims & More

Weekly Jobless Claims and the U.S. Trade Balance came in better than expected, for the most part. Bond yields are even winding down off near-term highs.

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Mark Vickery

A Dovish Message Within a Hawkish Rate Cut

Starting in two days, the Fed will be purchasing $40 billion in Treasury bills, maintaining its balance sheet with an "ample level of reserves."

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Mark Vickery

Pre-markets Remain "Wait & See" Ahead of Fed Decision

We expect a narrow range of trading to continue until at least after today's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision on monetary policy.

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Andrew Rocco

December FOMC Preview: Rate Cut Priced in but Tone is Everything

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve will take center stage. With a rate cut widely expected, the real story will be expectations for 2026 and how the Fed balances softening employment data with ongoing economic strength.

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Mark Vickery

Markets Gain on Fed Rate Cut Likelihood - CRM, FIVE Beat & Raise

Weak jobs figures from ADP has helped solidify the belief that another 25 basis-point (bps) rate cut is coming next week.

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Mark Vickery

Pre-markets Move Back into the Green, SIG Beats by +293%

Signet Jewelers reported earnings nearly 4x higher than the consensus estimate.

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