Markets are closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day federal holiday, as investors watch Donald Trump’s inauguration as U.S. president. The blackout period ahead of next week’s Federal Reserve meeting prohibits Fed officials from making public comments.
Earnings reports are scheduled from Netflix, American Express, United Airlines, and Verizon. Key releases include consumer sentiment data, initial jobless claims, and existing home sales. Investors will also be watching for corporate updates from companies like 3M, Capital One, and Procter & Gamble.
Tuesday, January 21, is expected to see reports from Netflix, 3M, Charles Schwab, Capital One, United Airlines, D.R. Horton, Fifth Third Bancorp, and Interactive Brokers Group. Wednesday’s focus will be on U.S. leading economic indicators, with Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Abbott Laboratories, GE Vernova, Travelers Cos., and Discover Financial Services set to release earnings.
Thursday will see initial jobless claims data, with GE Aerospace, Texas Instruments, Union Pacific, Elevance Health, and CSX expected to report. Friday’s focus is on existing home sales, consumer sentiment, and S&P flash U.S. PMI, with American Express, Verizon Communications, NextEra Energy, and HCA Healthcare set to release earnings.
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