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Wall Street Week Ahead
Wall Street week ahead: CPI, retail sales, AI IPOs, big earnings & 13F filings.
Top US Stocks To Watch This Week: AMAT, Cisco, Nebius And Circle
The US stock market closed last week at a record high, with the S&P 500 Index slowly approaching the key resistance level of 7,500.
CPI, Trump-Xi Meeting and Other Can't Miss Items this Week
Markets enter a potentially pivotal week as geopolitical developments dominate with both U.S.-Iran negotiations and a highly anticipated Trump-Xi summit creating binary outcomes that could dramatically shift market dynamics.
Inflation Readings, Cisco and AMAT Earnings, and More to Watch This Week
The major indexes stretched their winning streak to six weeks, the longest since October 2024. This week nine S&P 500 companies report results, including Constellation Energy on Monday, Cisco Systems on Wednesday, and Applied Materials on Thursday. The highlight of the economic calendar is the consumer price index, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday.
S&P 500 rises to fresh record, Micron leads Nvidia and chipmakers higher: Live updates
The three major indexes are coming off a winning weak.
Earnings live updates: Plug Power stock rises on revenue surprise, Hims & Hers swings to a loss
The pace of first quarter earnings reports eases this week as economic data takes center stage, but investors will still be on the lookout for results from a handful of big corporations.
Earnings live updates: On Holding beats Wall Street's estimates, Hims & Hers stock plunges after surprise loss
The pace of first quarter earnings reports eases this week as economic data takes center stage, but investors will still be on the lookout for results from a handful of big corporations.
S&P 500, Nasdaq Reach New Peaks as Traders Track US-Iran Conflict
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite hit fresh highs on Monday as traders continued to track develop
What's at stake for trade, Taiwan and Iran in Trump's high-risk summit with China's Xi
China experts anticipate Trump and Xi may announce trade deals or other agreements, such as a Chinese purchase of U.S. agricultural products or Boeing aircraft.
Trump's China trip, Nadella's testimony, GM layoffs and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
How To Earn $500 A Month From Cisco Stock Ahead Of Q3 Earnings
Cisco (CSCO) set to release Q3 earnings on May 13. Analysts predict $1.04 EPS and $15.56B revenue. Evercore ISI maintains Outperform rating and $110 price target.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Cisco, Arista Networks, Dell and Hewlett
CSCO heads into earnings with AI networking demand, strong product orders and hyperscaler momentum fueling double-digit revenue growth hopes.
Defiance Quantum ETF: The Infrastructure Of Tomorrow
Explore Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM): diversified quantum computing & AI chip exposure, key catalysts, performance, and risks.
China highlights U.S. business ties in video ahead of President Trump’s trip
Eunice Yoon reports on the latest surrounding President Trump’s planned trip to China as he departs for a state visit on Tuesday.
S&P 500: Everyone Is Now An Earnings Expert, And A Quick Look At Cisco's Expected Earnings
With the rapid growth in S&P 500 earnings since January 1, â26, there has been a lot of new earnings commentary on the wires. Read more here.
New coalition launches to advance and scale optical connections for AI data centers
3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced it has joined a group of leading technology companies to establish a new multi-source agreement (MSA) focused on advancing open, interoperable specifications for expanded beam optical (EBO) connectivity in AI infrastructure. Expanded beam optical technology is increasingly seen as a critical enabler for AI infrastructure, offering advantages in reliability, ease of maintenance, and performance in high-density environments. As hyperscale and enterprise AI deployment
3M Expands AI Data Center Push With New Optical Connectivity Partnership
3M joins a new initiative to develop open AI data center connectivity standards, MMM stock trades lower Tuesday.
7 Numbers That Should Make Investors Cautious
We highlight seven 'off the radar' numbers that should give prudent investors pause about current trading levels of the markets. Read the full analysis here.
How Much Is Cisco Stock Expected to Move After Earnings This Week?
Cisco is due to release its quarterly results after Wednesday's closing bell, and traders are pricing in a big move for the stock by the end of the week.
Is the Arista Rally Over? The Path to $111
Arista Networks Inc. (NYSE: ANET) is currently priced for a future that leaves no room for error. While the company has undeniably outpaced legacy rivals, its current 47x trailing earnings multiple suggests the AI rally may have finally outrun its fundamental support. Historically, Arista has found its valuation comfort zone closer to 38x; today’s significant premium assumes several years of uninterrupted AI tailwinds while ignoring the cyclical gravity that eventually pulls on all hardware vend
1 Growth Stock with All-Star Potential and 2 We Brush Off
Growth is oxygen. But when it evaporates, the consequences can be severe - ask anyone who bought Cisco in the Dot-Com Bubble or newer investors who lived through the 2020 to 2022 COVID cycle.
Can AT&T's Cisco-Powered Quantum Security Network Drive Profits?
T teams up with Cisco to launch North America's first PQC-enabled SD-WAN service, helping businesses prepare for quantum-era cyber risks.
Cisco Systems Taps Record High Before Earnings
The software giant has pulled back from this record, however
Wall Street Week Ahead
Wall Street week ahead: CPI, retail sales, AI IPOs, big earnings & 13F filings.
Top US Stocks To Watch This Week: AMAT, Cisco, Nebius And Circle
The US stock market closed last week at a record high, with the S&P 500 Index slowly approaching the key resistance level of 7,500.
CPI, Trump-Xi Meeting and Other Can't Miss Items this Week
Markets enter a potentially pivotal week as geopolitical developments dominate with both U.S.-Iran negotiations and a highly anticipated Trump-Xi summit creating binary outcomes that could dramatically shift market dynamics.
Inflation Readings, Cisco and AMAT Earnings, and More to Watch This Week
The major indexes stretched their winning streak to six weeks, the longest since October 2024. This week nine S&P 500 companies report results, including Constellation Energy on Monday, Cisco Systems on Wednesday, and Applied Materials on Thursday. The highlight of the economic calendar is the consumer price index, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday.
S&P 500 rises to fresh record, Micron leads Nvidia and chipmakers higher: Live updates
The three major indexes are coming off a winning weak.
Earnings live updates: Plug Power stock rises on revenue surprise, Hims & Hers swings to a loss
The pace of first quarter earnings reports eases this week as economic data takes center stage, but investors will still be on the lookout for results from a handful of big corporations.
Earnings live updates: On Holding beats Wall Street's estimates, Hims & Hers stock plunges after surprise loss
The pace of first quarter earnings reports eases this week as economic data takes center stage, but investors will still be on the lookout for results from a handful of big corporations.
S&P 500, Nasdaq Reach New Peaks as Traders Track US-Iran Conflict
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite hit fresh highs on Monday as traders continued to track develop
What's at stake for trade, Taiwan and Iran in Trump's high-risk summit with China's Xi
China experts anticipate Trump and Xi may announce trade deals or other agreements, such as a Chinese purchase of U.S. agricultural products or Boeing aircraft.
Trump's China trip, Nadella's testimony, GM layoffs and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
How To Earn $500 A Month From Cisco Stock Ahead Of Q3 Earnings
Cisco (CSCO) set to release Q3 earnings on May 13. Analysts predict $1.04 EPS and $15.56B revenue. Evercore ISI maintains Outperform rating and $110 price target.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Cisco, Arista Networks, Dell and Hewlett
CSCO heads into earnings with AI networking demand, strong product orders and hyperscaler momentum fueling double-digit revenue growth hopes.
Defiance Quantum ETF: The Infrastructure Of Tomorrow
Explore Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM): diversified quantum computing & AI chip exposure, key catalysts, performance, and risks.
China highlights U.S. business ties in video ahead of President Trump’s trip
Eunice Yoon reports on the latest surrounding President Trump’s planned trip to China as he departs for a state visit on Tuesday.
S&P 500: Everyone Is Now An Earnings Expert, And A Quick Look At Cisco's Expected Earnings
With the rapid growth in S&P 500 earnings since January 1, â26, there has been a lot of new earnings commentary on the wires. Read more here.
New coalition launches to advance and scale optical connections for AI data centers
3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced it has joined a group of leading technology companies to establish a new multi-source agreement (MSA) focused on advancing open, interoperable specifications for expanded beam optical (EBO) connectivity in AI infrastructure. Expanded beam optical technology is increasingly seen as a critical enabler for AI infrastructure, offering advantages in reliability, ease of maintenance, and performance in high-density environments. As hyperscale and enterprise AI deployment
3M Expands AI Data Center Push With New Optical Connectivity Partnership
3M joins a new initiative to develop open AI data center connectivity standards, MMM stock trades lower Tuesday.
7 Numbers That Should Make Investors Cautious
We highlight seven 'off the radar' numbers that should give prudent investors pause about current trading levels of the markets. Read the full analysis here.
How Much Is Cisco Stock Expected to Move After Earnings This Week?
Cisco is due to release its quarterly results after Wednesday's closing bell, and traders are pricing in a big move for the stock by the end of the week.
Is the Arista Rally Over? The Path to $111
Arista Networks Inc. (NYSE: ANET) is currently priced for a future that leaves no room for error. While the company has undeniably outpaced legacy rivals, its current 47x trailing earnings multiple suggests the AI rally may have finally outrun its fundamental support. Historically, Arista has found its valuation comfort zone closer to 38x; today’s significant premium assumes several years of uninterrupted AI tailwinds while ignoring the cyclical gravity that eventually pulls on all hardware vend
1 Growth Stock with All-Star Potential and 2 We Brush Off
Growth is oxygen. But when it evaporates, the consequences can be severe - ask anyone who bought Cisco in the Dot-Com Bubble or newer investors who lived through the 2020 to 2022 COVID cycle.
Can AT&T's Cisco-Powered Quantum Security Network Drive Profits?
T teams up with Cisco to launch North America's first PQC-enabled SD-WAN service, helping businesses prepare for quantum-era cyber risks.
Cisco Systems Taps Record High Before Earnings
The software giant has pulled back from this record, however
Agent VII — Day Trader — decide: buy
CSCO is up ~2.23% ahead of Q3 earnings, with a headline explicitly flagging the stock as a buy candidate before earnings — suggesting the move is driven by pre-earnings positioning and sector momentum in networking. The broader market is also risk-on today (equities rising, Trump-Xi summit optimism) which provides a macro tailwind. With 390 minutes remaining (essentially a full trading day session ahead), there is ample time for continued drift higher as more investors position ahead of the earnings catalyst, though elevated inflation expectations (T5YIE 1.9σ above trend) could cap the upside for rate-sensitive tech names.
Agent VII — Day Trader — decide: skip
CSCO is up ~2.2% with over 6.5 hours of trading remaining, supported by broad market risk-on sentiment (equities rising on Middle East/China trade optimism) and positive pre-earnings anticipation ahead of Q3 results. The networking sector is getting favorable coverage, and a high-profile US-China summit with major tech CEOs (Cook joining Trump) could sustain bullish sentiment for large-cap tech/networking names. However, the move may be partially driven by macro sentiment rather than a CSCO-specific catalyst, and with elevated 5-year inflation expectations (2.62, ~1.9σ above trend), there is some risk of broader market volatility that could cap gains — keeping conviction just below a strong continuation threshold.
Agent VII — Day Trader — day_trade_skipped
CSCO is up ~2.2% with over 6.5 hours of trading remaining, supported by broad market risk-on sentiment (equities rising on Middle East/China trade optimism) and positive pre-earnings anticipation ahead of Q3 results. The networking sector is getting favorable coverage, and a high-profile US-China summit with major tech CEOs (Cook joining Trump) could sustain bullish sentiment for large-cap tech/networking names. However, the move may be partially driven by macro sentiment rather than a CSCO-specific catalyst, and with elevated 5-year inflation expectations (2.62, ~1.9σ above trend), there is some risk of broader market volatility that could cap gains — keeping conviction just below a strong continuation threshold.
Agent II — Adaptive — entry
Stage 2: close $98.68 > MA150 $78.42 (+25.8%), MA rising, 0.1% off 52w high, vol 0.16× avg
Agent I — Immutable — entry
Stage 2: close $98.68 > MA150 $78.42 (+25.8%), MA rising, 0.1% off 52w high, vol 0.16× avg
Agent VI — Options Momentum — decide: buy
CALL on CSCO — 5-day return 5.59% with close above 20-day MA ($89.68). IV 28.1%. Sized 3 contract(s) at $3.22 premium.
Nearly 40% of Trump’s China CEO Delegation Have Crypto Ties
Trump heads to Beijing with Musk, Cook, and Fink leading a 17-CEO delegation, where roughly 40% have crypto ties.
Equities Rise Intraday, Oil Jumps as Markets Montior Middle East Developments
US benchmark equity indexes were higher intraday as traders appeared to shake off worries about the
Buy Cisco Stock Ahead of Q3 Earnings? Here's What to Know
CSCO heads into May 13 results with strong AI networking demand, but rivals ANET, DELL and HPE keep competitive pressure on.
Musk, Cook Set to Join Trump for Xi Summit, White House Says
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S&P 500 companies' quarterly earnings growth slowed compared with figures from a week ago, but remai
Arista Networks: Bridging the Gap To $200
Arista Networks Inc. (NYSE: ANET) is currently flashing a signal that often makes momentum investors pause: a 49x trailing earnings multiple, its highest in several years. Historically, Arista finds its comfort zone closer to 38x, leading many to wonder if the stock has finally reached a valuation peak. While industry veterans like Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ: CSCO) trade at much lower multiples, Arista has traditionally commanded a premium as the high-velocity challenger in the data center.
3 Stocks to Consider From a Flourishing Networking Industry
CSCO, EXTR and LTRX ride on multiple tailwinds amid macro headwinds and margin pressures.
Markets Await Key Inflation Data This Week
Markets Await Key Inflation Data This Week.
Nvidia CEO Huang not going to China during Trump visit, source says
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is not going to Beijing during President Donald Trump's trip to China this week, a person familiar with the matter said on Monday. Huang was not invited, the source said, with the White House focusing more on agriculture and commercial aviation matters, such as orders for Boeing planes, on the current trip. A number of CEOs were expected to travel with Trump to help drum up business for U.S. companies, a top priority for his administration.
Week Ahead: Inflation test, an AI IPO and US-China talks put Wall Street on edge
US markets head into the new week with inflation data, AI enthusiasm, and a fresh batch of corporate earnings all competing for investors’ attention after major indexes recently pushed back toward record highs. The biggest event on the calendar will arrive Tuesday with the April Consumer...
Elon Musk Joins Trump's China Trip — Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Not Invited
Reuters reports Elon Musk and Tim Cook will join Trump on his China trip, while Nvidia's Jensen Huang was not invited.
Inflation Numbers Out This Week: CPI, PPI
We'll see new inflation data the same week the Senate is likely to confirm Kevin Warsh - an advocate of cutting interest rates - as Fed Chair.
US Equity Futures Slightly Lower Pre-Bell as Trump Rejects Iran's Response to Peace Proposal, Oil Prices Rise
US equity futures were marginally lower pre-bell Monday as President Donald Trump rejected Iran's re
Amazon's,Cisco, Applied Materials and Mosaic are part of Zacks Earnings Preview
Amazon's,Cisco, Applied Materials and Mosaic have been highlighted in this Earnings Preview article.
S&P 500 sees muted open as Trump brands Iran offer 'totally unacceptable'
President Trump dismissed Iran’s latest counter-proposal on a Middle East peace deal
OpenAI's Denise Dresser discusses launch of new deployment company
Denise Dresser, OpenAI chief revenue officer, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss OpenAI's new business unit dubbed 'Deployco,' how OpenAI stands against its competitors, and more.
US Equity Futures Largely Flat Pre-Bell as Trump Rejects Iran's Response to Peace Proposal, Oil Prices Rise
US equity futures were largely flat pre-bell Monday as President Donald Trump rejected Iran's respon
Trump invites Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Larry Fink and other CEOs to join China trip for Xi summit
Trump invited Tesla's Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook and Blackrock's Larry Fink to join his China trip for talks with Xi Jinping on trade, AI and geopolitics.
Higher Oil Prices Weigh on Wall Street Pre-Bell; Asia Mixed, Europe Off
Wall Street futures pointed marginally lower pre-bell Monday, as crude prices rose following Preside
Parabolic Semiconductor Rally Is Pricing In 2028 Already
The parabolic semiconductor rally crossed a line this week. SOXX, the iShares Semiconductor ETF, closed Friday at $509.77 after touching a fresh intraday high of $511.68.
US Equity Investors to Focus on Inflation Data, Geopolitics This Week as Earnings Slow
US equity investors will look out for consumer price inflation as hopes diminish for a return to Ira
Stocks Set for Muted Open as Oil Rises After Trump Rejects Iran’s Response to Peace Proposal, U.S. Inflation Data Awaited
June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.03%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.04% this morning, pointing to a muted open on Wall Street as oil prices and bond yields climbed after U.S. President Donald Trump slammed Iran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal.
Earnings live updates: Plug Power, Hims & Hers set to kick off week of quarterly updates
The pace of first quarter earnings reports eases this week as economic data takes center stage, but investors will still be on the lookout for results from a handful of big corporations.
Earnings live updates: Barrick, Constellation Energy stocks rise on earnings beats
The pace of first quarter earnings reports eases this week as economic data takes center stage, but investors will still be on the lookout for results from a handful of big corporations.
Traders are treating this legacy tech giant like the next 'meme' stock
Options traders might have found a new big tech favorite ahead of this week's earnings.
Cathie Wood Picks 5 Bubble-Era Stocks That Are Riding The AI Wave: 'Blasts From The Past' She Says
Cathie Wood says Intel, Cisco, Corning, Flex and Akamai are "blasts from the past" now riding the AI infrastructure spending wave.
Stock Market News for May 11, 2026
Wall Street closed at a record high level on Friday supported by strong jobs data for April.
Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq Futures Fall As Trump Rejects 'Totally Unacceptable' Iran Peace Proposal—Micron, Moderna In Focus (UPDATED)
Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs and the headline were updated in the story.
Trump rejects Iran's proposal, Alphabet's rally, Target 'baby boutiques' and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
Big tech earnings have validated the AI bulls' thesis: Wedbush's Ives
2026 is on track to be an inflection point year for AI, according to Wedbush Securities' Managing Director Dan Ives.
S&P 500 rises to fresh record, Micron leads Nvidia and chipmakers higher: Live updates
The three major indexes are coming off a winning weak.
Inflation Readings, Cisco and AMAT Earnings, and More to Watch This Week
The major indexes stretched their winning streak to six weeks, the longest since October 2024. This week nine S&P 500 companies report results, including Constellation Energy on Monday, Cisco Systems on Wednesday, and Applied Materials on Thursday. The highlight of the economic calendar is the consumer price index, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday.
CPI, Trump-Xi Meeting and Other Can't Miss Items this Week
Markets enter a potentially pivotal week as geopolitical developments dominate with both U.S.-Iran negotiations and a highly anticipated Trump-Xi summit creating binary outcomes that could dramatically shift market dynamics.
Top US Stocks To Watch This Week: AMAT, Cisco, Nebius And Circle
The US stock market closed last week at a record high, with the S&P 500 Index slowly approaching the key resistance level of 7,500.
Wall Street Week Ahead
Wall Street week ahead: CPI, retail sales, AI IPOs, big earnings & 13F filings.
Jim Cramer Says “I Wish I’d Bought Dell for My Charitable Trust a Hundred Points Ago”
Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer shared his thoughts on as he discussed Big Tech’s AI spending. Cramer mentioned the company during the episode and said: And look, it’s not just Meta. We all kick ourselves for missing out on winners that seem obvious in retrospect. I wish I’d bought […]
Stock Market Week Ahead: Dow Jones Breakout Watch
The coming stock market week includes Cisco Systems earnings, plus a handful of top Dow Jones stocks positioned for possible breakouts.
Alibaba, Cisco To Report Earnings; Inflation Numbers In Focus
Wall Street Week Ahead: track key market eventsâCPI, PPI, retail sales, Fed speakers, earnings, IPOs and dividendsâso you can plan trades.
Evercore ISI Says Cisco’s (CSCO) Silicon One is an Underappreciated Driver of Upside
With a YTD Return of 21.04% as of May 7, Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) is included among the 10 Best Stocks to Buy to Beat the S&P 500. On May 4, Evercore ISI raised its price recommendation on Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) to $110 from $100. It reiterated an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm described […]
Jim Cramer looks ahead to next week's market game plan
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks ahead to next week's market moving moments.
Jim Cramer says 'it's not to late' to own AI winners powering the market
CNBC's Jim Cramer said the AI-driven rally has dominated the market, and next week will test whether investors keep rewarding the winners.
Intel shares soar on Apple chip deal report. Here's why it signals a total pivot for chipmaking
Samsung, Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor are the only three companies in the world capable of manufacturing the most advanced chips needed for AI.
Jim Cramer Highlights Dell Servers and Vertiv Cooling as Major AI Components
Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) was one of the stocks on Jim Cramer’s radar as he highlighted AI winners to buy for 2026. Cramer highlighted it as an AI infrastructure play, as he remarked: Then there’s the infrastructure. That’s all about Dell, which makes the servers, the AI factory if you will. Vertiv for cooling. Corning […]
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Cisco stock is holding near highs after a successful transformation from legacy networking hardware firm to an AI infrastructure player.
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Zacks.com users have recently been watching Cisco (CSCO) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
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