Earnings remain in focus this week, with several Watchlist names set to report. Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) reports Tuesday after the close, and its results and commentary could influence sentiment across both streaming platforms and demand for digital advertising. Mobileye (NASDAQ:MBLY) and Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) report later in the week, offering potential insight into the trajectory of autonomous driving and the broader AI trade. Recent market reactions suggest that simple earnings beats are no longer sufficient, as investors are increasingly looking for evidence of sustainable growth and margin expansion, particularly within AI-driven businesses.
On the macro front, GDP, PCE, and flash PMI data are scheduled for release later in the week. Market responses to economic data last week were muted, and a similar reaction may play out again. Some of this apathy appears tied to the backward-looking and dated nature of the data due to recent shutdown disruptions, as well as growing skepticism around its credibility amid leadership turmoil at the Bureau of Labor Statistics and continued pressure on Fed Chair Powell. While these reports may not act as primary catalysts, they could still reinforce or weigh on existing momentum.
Political risk has returned with President Trump’s announcement of retaliatory tariffs on several European nations tied to opposition over Greenland has escalated rhetoric and raised the temperature on trade relations. This posture risks bleeding into the economic outlook both near and long term, as the U.S. continues to move toward a more confrontational and less predictable stance as a global trading partner.
Monday
Markets closed
MLK Day
Tuesday
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Earnings: NFLX IBKR
Wednesday
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Earnings: JNJ SCHW
Thursday
GDP, PCE
Earnings: PG MBLY INTC
Friday
Flash PMI
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Tracking This Week
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BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) closed out its fiscal year last week with robust results, punctuated by record-breaking asset inflows. Particularly encouraging is the firm’s willingness to expand into digital assets and tokenization. As one of the few institutional giants deeply committed to this space, BlackRock is positioning itself as a leader in the next evolution of finance. While further upside may be tied to broader macro trends and interest rate shifts, the firm’s scale and dominant market share provide a very reliable valuation floor.
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) is entering a high-stakes earnings week after a period of significant volatility. The stock has struggled following last quarter’s disappointing numbers and the announcement of its $83 billion cash-and-stock deal to acquire Warner Bros Discovery. To shift the current narrative, management needs to demonstrate clear revenue and margin growth, specifically within the advertising platform. A positive surprise in newer verticals, such as live sports integration or gaming monetization, would also be helpful. Regardless of the results, the stock is coiled for a “violent” move in either direction.
Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) remains trapped in its consolidation range, yet it seems to present excellent fundamental value at these levels. The stock may be unlikely to see a major directional shift until its next earnings report.
