Today brings a heavy earnings slate. Walmart, the world's largest retailer, reports this morning. Markets will watch closely for tariff impact on margins and consumer spending signals.
Deere & Company also reports today. The agricultural equipment giant faces questions about farm spending and dealer inventory levels. Ross Stores rounds out Thursday's US slate after the close, giving a read on the off-price retail consumer.
Nordson Corporation, a precision dispensing equipment maker, also posts results today. Its exposure to semiconductor and electronics manufacturing makes it a useful industrial bellwether.
Later in the week, Intuit reports on Tuesday evening. The tax and small-business software firm has been navigating AI-driven competition in its core products.
Wednesday sees Williams-Sonoma and J.M. Smucker both reporting. Williams-Sonoma will give an update on home goods demand. Smucker faces pressure from falling commodity costs that could help margins.
On the conference circuit, chip giants Broadcom, Micron Technology, Applied Materials, and Marvell Technology all present at industry events on Tuesday. Semiconductor sentiment will be front and centre.
No confirmed IPOs are scheduled in the next seven days.
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