Key Takeaways Stocks briefly wobble, then rally after Fed raises rates 25 basis points, keeps language hawkish Fed acknowledges inflation fight progress but still calls prices ‘elevated’ 8th Fed rate hike in a row, but no sign of a pause ahead in March Shawn Cruz, Head Trading Strategist, TD Ameritrade (Wednesday Post-Fed) The Federal Reserve is taking […]

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Key Takeaways As tech stocks rebound, will the sector’s fundamentals also recover in 2023? Still-fragile consumer and business demand and continued supply chain concerns overshadow the industry. Watch online ad revenue to see if executives expect a rebound anytime soon.  Shawn Cruz, Head Trading Strategist, TD Ameritrade After a 2022 that most info tech investors (and […]

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Key Takeaways February hits the ground with a major set of data and a Fed decision that could shape the month’s tone. Earnings season gains traction as February begins, with investors closely watching the tech sector. China’s reopening, debt ceiling, and OPEC are among other things investors need to watch in February. Shawn Cruz, Head […]

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Key Takeaways We’ve already heard it was a tough holiday season—how will leaders at Walmart, Target, Macy’s evaluate the potential damage?  The inflation pinch is now spreading to shoppers at all income levels.  Yet there’s still a little beauty to be found in the retail segment. Alex Coffey, Trading Strategist, TD Ameritrade Few things shape economic […]

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Key Takeaways March puts the Fed back in the spotlight, starting with Powell’s testimony to Congress March 7. Retail earnings hit checkout counter in early March, offering fresh consumer sentiment.  Was January’s monster job growth a flash in the pan? Jobs data on March 10 could add more perspective.  Shawn Cruz, Head Trading Strategist, TD Ameritrade […]

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Markets have been rattled by recent turmoil in the banking industry. Bank stocks have fallen sharply, and overall market volatility has spiked. However, the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve have moved swiftly to address potential risks to the financial system. While it’s too soon to tell how long volatility will last, we view the […]

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Key Takeaways Markets gyrate again amid concerns about Credit Suisse, putting financials back under microscope Producer prices were flat to lower in February, and retail sales also fell after a hot January Banking industry concerns, lower inflation fuel expectations of a Fed pause on rate hikes next week Alex Coffey, Senior Trading Strategist, TD Ameritrade (Wednesday […]

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Bruce Blythe, Ticker Tape Contributor (Wednesday market close) U.S. stocks fell again Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DJI) touching its lowest level in over four months, as concerns over the banking sector spread to Swiss lender Credit Suisse (CS). Shares of Credit Suisse sank to a record low after its largest shareholder, Saudi National […]

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Key Takeaways Markets eye ECB interest rate decision as possible preview to Fed’s decision next week Financial industry turmoil eases slightly as CS shares climb, but volatility remains heightened FedEx earnings later today following surprisingly strong housing data this morning Alex Coffey, Senior Trading Strategist, TD Ameritrade (Thursday Market Open) Today provides a “dry run” for next […]

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Key Takeaways Volatility could pick up again today amid quadruple-witching, caution ahead of weekend  Next week’s FOMC meeting comes into focus: Are markets ready for another rate hike?  Consumer sentiment reading due soon after today’s open could shed light on future demand  Alex Coffey, Senior Trading Strategist, TD Ameritrade (Friday Market Open) As the weekend nears, market […]

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