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Markets Flat-to-Down to Start a New Trading Week

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Market indices closed at or near session lows to kick off a new trading week, with the exception on the small-cap Russell 2000, which, while off its intra-day highs, remained in positive territory throughout: +0.55% on the day. The Dow tried to hold onto very modest gains but was -0.06% when the bell sounded. The S&P 500 dipped -0.43% for the session, while the Nasdaq pulled up the rear, -155 points, -1.15%.

There were zero major economic reports out this morning, or at any time today. The only notable earnings report this morning came from Carnival Cruise Lines (CCL - Free Report) , which posted a narrower-than-expected negative earnings result on revenues that came in ahead of projections, and up from the year-ago quarter. Tomorrow morning is Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA - Free Report) reporting fiscal Q3 numbers, with earnings and sales growth year over year expected to to +12.5% and +5%, respectively. For more on CCL’s earnings, click here.

Tomorrow morning, Durable Goods Orders for May will hit the tape ahead of the opening bell. Expectations are for a further drift downward after two straight months in positive territory, to -0.9% expected from +1.1% reported a month ago. This 1.1 figure is right between its 12-month high (+4.5% in December) and low (-3.1% in November). Should the numbers pan out as expected, it will continue to illustrate the slow melt of inflation metrics.

We’ll also get a look at the 10-city and 20-city surveys from the Case-Shiller home price index, although for the month of April. Here we’ve seen cooling, as well, although more recent housing data suggests this market may be getting a second wind. But will this show up in April data? Not entirely likely. New Home Sales for May will also hit the tape tomorrow morning, and expectations here are to tick down to 675K from 683K reported the previous moth.

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