Wall Street Watch: Retail Giants Report Earnings Amid CPI Focus

Anticipation of Key Economic Reports

As the week unfolds, investors are on their toes, eagerly awaiting two critical economic reports set to drop on Wednesday: the U.S. retail sales and the consumer price index (CPI). These figures are much more than just numbers—they could steer the course of Federal Reserve interest rate policies. Recent signals from the central bank, coupled with upbeat employment data, have fueled speculation of imminent rate cuts.

Corporate Earnings Take Center Stage

The pulse of the earnings season is strong as all eyes turn to forthcoming financial reports from several retail giants. Industry heavyweights Walmart (WMT) and Home Depot (HD) are poised to unveil their results, capturing the investment community’s full attention.

But that’s not all—the stage is also set for international and tech juggernauts like Alibaba (BABA) and Cisco Systems (CSCO) to disclose their latest earnings.

Investor Insights into 13F Filings and AI Developments

Investors are also poised to dive into the freshest 13F filings. These vital documents shed light on the shifting sands of stock ownership by influential investment funds. Meanwhile, the AI landscape brims with anticipation for big news: OpenAI, bolstered by Microsoft (MSFT), plans to share updates on Monday. Not to be outdone, Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) is readying for its annual developer conference, promising revelations that could send ripples through the sector.

Earnings Calendar Overview

The upcoming earnings calendar is a mosaic of companies preparing to share their fiscal stories. The action kicks off on Monday with Petrobras (PBR), Tencent Music (TME), and Agilysys (AGYS).

A parade of global power players will follow suit throughout the week, including Home Depot, Alibaba, and Sony on Tuesday; Cisco Systems and Grab Holdings on Wednesday; and wrapping up with Walmart and a host of other industry influencers on Thursday.

Trading Volatility and IPOs in the Limelight

In the options market, volumes are spiking for names like Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) and AMC Entertainment (AMC). Meanwhile, traders are zooming in on rising short interest in stocks such as TG Therapeutics (TGTX) and Eos Energy Enterprises (EOSE). And as they parse through overbought and oversold signals in stocks’ Relative Strength Index—particularly in the buzzing EV sector, which includes newcomer ZEEKR (ZK)—the excitement is palpable.

The IPO scene is equally stirring, with companies like Games Global (GGL), JIADE (JDZG), and Kindly MD (KDLY) prepped to make their market introductions. Plus, the post-IPO journey of Tungray Technologies (TRSG) has caught many an eye, as its shares have climbed impressively since its debut.