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4/5, 12:00 PM

April is usually a strong month for stocks — but three factors now jeopardize the market rebound

Worries about Fed rate hikes and souring earnings expectations could easily trip up the market for a second straight month.

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4/5, 10:00 AM

Jobs report SHATTERS EXPECTATIONS, expert warns of 'difficult' Monday | Sunday Prep

FOX Business guests analyze the markets ahead of Monday's opening bell. 00:00 'STRESS IS BUILDING': Private credit CRISIS hangs over Wall Street 06:00 'SHATTERED EXPECTATIONS': Jobs report delivers STUNNING hiring surge 13:35 There is a 'GROWING EMPHASIS' on aligning faith and investments, Faith Investor Services CEO says 17:31 Monday could be a 'difficult day' for the market, expert says

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4/5, 10:00 AM

Delta kicks off an earnings season focused on surging gas prices and the Iran war

When Delta Air Lines kicks off the first-quarter earnings season on Wednesday, the air carrier's results and forecast will offer a deeper look at how well U.S. customers and companies can withstand surging oil and fuel prices due to the war in Iran.

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4/5, 9:55 AM

A Hot CPI Report Could Force A Major Market Repricing

March CPI is expected to surge, with headline CPI forecast at 0.9% m/m and 3.3% y/y, driven by sharply higher gasoline prices. Gasoline's 35% price jump could add 0.5%–0.6% to CPI, amplifying inflation if elevated prices persist into April.

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4/5, 9:50 AM

What to Watch in Markets This Week: CPI Report Headlines Inflation Data; Earnings Season; Iran War

War headlines continue to move markets—sometimes, a lot. But investors will also watch for movement on inflation and earnings in the days ahead.

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4/5, 9:30 AM

Lampe: "Markets Fly" Once U.S.-Iran War Ends

"History's in our favor" when it comes to mid-term year volatility, says Adam Lampe, though Iran and crude oil's spike add pressure to markets. Once the U.S. ends its conflict with Iran, "markets fly," Adam believes.

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4/5, 8:15 AM

March Jobs Market Report Opens Up Unexpected Investing Option

The latest US jobs report signals labor market resilience, but a declining labor force participation rate tempers optimism, especially as a policy rate cut is out of the picture now. With rising inflation risks, markets are penciling in a small probability of a rate hike this month.

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4/5, 6:55 AM

A Crude Awakening For the Global Economy

Global growth estimates are falling as inflation inches up with the energy shock. Some of the best bets may be Latin American bonds.

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4/5, 5:30 AM

Central banks live in fear of their last mistake: waiting too long to raise rates in the postpandemic boom. But there's a difference between that boom and this oil shock.

Investors mistakenly think the oil shock will push central banks to tighten policy.

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4/5, 5:30 AM

One of the Stock Market's Last Havens Is Now at Risk

Value stocks have outperformed growth stocks by the biggest margin in years.

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4/4, 9:38 PM

Kevin Warsh needs to be confirmed as Fed Chair in order to avoid an economic shutdown

Kevin Warsh would like to start as Fed chairman yesterday, but his nomination as the head of the central bank remains in limbo.

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4/4, 7:25 PM

The 1-Minute Market Report, April 5, 2026

The S&P 500 rebounded 1.6% last week, driven by dip-buyers and a strong rally in the Mag 7 stocks. Despite the bounce, underlying trends show energy sector weakness and a durable shift favoring the other 493 S&P stocks over the Mag 7 YTD.

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4/4, 12:56 PM

Bloomberg This Weekend | US Airman Missing in Iran, March Jobs Report, Easter Candy Sales Down

The news doesn't stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend's biggest headlines, LIVE from New York.

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4/4, 12:32 PM

Dividend Safety In Volatile Times

We are going to need our seatbelts fastened to ride out the volatility through the rest of the year. The CNN Fear & Greed Index is in extreme fear.

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4/4, 12:00 PM

The Market Has Already Changed

The signal most investors aren't seeing … and how to find it today.

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4/4, 10:08 AM

Strategist names asset to buy now amid Middle East crisis

Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Peter Berezin, Chief Global Strategist and Director of Research at BCA Research, has suggested assets to consider in the current environment as uncertainty clouds the global economic outlook.

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4/4, 9:31 AM

Brad Long's Case for "Temporary" Crude Oil Rally, Markets Mispricing Risk

Brad Long says the latest oil spike tied to Iran is likely a temporary shock, not a lasting crisis, as infrastructure remains intact and futures point to de‑escalation. He explains why the bond market may be mispricing the risk, argues for high‑quality duration, and discusses spillover effects on commodities, trade policy, and AI‑linked supply chains.

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4/4, 9:04 AM

Warsh nomination moves ahead, putting Trump's competing Fed plans on a collision course

The Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing on April 16 to consider Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve. The hearing is moving ahead even as Sen.

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4/4, 9:01 AM

Benzinga's 'Stock Whisper' Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don't Talk About Yet

Each week, Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention.

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4/4, 8:48 AM

U.S. Markets Are Repeating 2025's Tantrums

The S&P 500 is exhibiting price action reminiscent of last year's tariff tantrum, with markets looking past current geopolitical volatility. Despite oil price spikes and Middle East tensions, the SP500 is anchoring expectations on a 2–3 week resolution of the US/Iran war, supported by the US administration's guidance and market behavior.

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4/4, 8:00 AM

There's a new ETF for memory stocks. History suggests that might be an ominous sign.

“If history is a guide, this is precisely the time you want to be selling memory-exposed names,” market technician says.

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4/4, 5:30 AM

President Trump didn't attack Iran to help the U.S. economy at the expense of its allies. Nonetheless, that is more or less what's happened, writes @greg_ip

America's role as a major oil-and-gas exporter tempts President Trump to walk away from the Strait of Hormuz and wield leverage over others.

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4/4, 5:30 AM

The labor market is holding together, but the hopeful story of reacceleration has given way to a narrower question: How much damage will the Iran war do?

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4/4, 4:30 AM

Weekly Commentary: A Squeeze, A Gambit, And A Z.1

The S&P 500 rallied 2.9% during the quarter's final trading session, reducing Q1 losses to 4.6%. CDS prices reversed sharply lower Tuesday, with high yield CDS sinking 21 to 385 bps.

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4/4, 3:45 AM

April 2026 Perspective

March was a reminder that markets can shift quickly when geopolitical events begin to shape the economic outlook. Bond markets offered less stability than investors might typically expect, as renewed inflation concerns contributed to higher rate volatility.

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4/4, 3:05 AM

No Shortage Of Volatility In Shortened Trading Week

Financial markets oscillate as investors digest new developments in Iran war. Manufacturing sector exhibits resilience.

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4/4, 2:40 AM

Q1 2026 Dividend Check-In: Highest Quarterly Hike Percentage Since 2019

Dividend-increase announcements in Q1 2026 reached their highest level since 2019, reflecting broad boardroom optimism despite macroeconomic uncertainty. A sharp divergence has emerged as mega-cap titans aggressively hike payouts (60%+ increase rate), while small-cap firms hoard cash in anticipation of tighter credit conditions. While most western countries remain resilient, broader dividend cuts have formed in the Asia-Pacific and Oceania regions, led by significant retreats in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia.

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4/4, 2:30 AM

Private-Credit Funds Face Higher Financing Costs in Bond Market. Here's Why.

Public BDC share prices are down 15% this year, as measured by the VanEck BDC Income ETF.

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4/4, 12:30 AM

S&P 500 Snapshot: Best Week In 4 Months

The S&P 500 had its best day since May on Tuesday, which led to the index's largest weekly gain in four months and its first in six weeks. The index rose 3.4% from the previous Friday and is now 5.67% off its all-time high from January 27, 2026.

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4/3, 11:40 PM

Q2 Update: Iran War, Depleting Munitions, And Market Outlook

Geopolitical escalation is now impacting energy infrastructure, increasing the risk of sustained supply disruptions and keeping oil and gas prices elevated. Markets appear complacent despite rising risks - equities are weakening technically, but there is no sign of panic or capitulation typically seen at market bottoms.

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4/3, 10:40 PM

All Gas, No Brakes

For more than a decade, the hottest asset class on Wall Street was private credit and private equity funds. Private funds are not the only ones that haven't successfully managed through an extended bear market.

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4/3, 10:21 PM

Trump touts unexpectedly high March jobs report as economy rebounds from weak February

March jobs report shows 178,000 new positions added, tripling forecasts. Trump says tariffs are driving factory construction and economic growth.

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4/3, 9:30 PM

This Fed will remain ‘paralyzed': Expert makes prediction on future rate hikes

Allianz chief economic adviser Mohamed El-Erian and Unleash Prosperity principal Phil Kerpen interpret a strong jobs report despite a war in Iran and A.I. worries on ‘Kudlow.

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4/3, 8:05 PM

CDT Insider Sentiment March 2026: The Probability Race And Barbell Strategies

The U.S. military campaign against the Iranian theocracy has roiled financial markets. As a result of the incursion, oil prices are surging and are up 90%+ since the beginning of the year.

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4/3, 7:30 PM

BIG SURPRISE: Jobs report SHOCKS with huge upside surprise

'The Big Money Show' reacts as the U.S. adds 178,000 jobs in March, almost tripling expectations and signaling strength in the labor market. #foxbusiness #bigmoneyshow 0:00 Strong Jobs Report & Economic Outlook 0:47 White House on the "Exciting" US Economy 1:35 Jobs Report vs.

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4/3, 5:00 PM

Why the Private Credit Squeeze Could Create “Zombie” Companies

Market risks don't usually announce themselves. They build quietly, beneath the surface – while everything still looks fine on the outside.

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4/3, 4:09 PM

These charts show the bulk of March's job gains were concentrated in just a handful of sectors

Healthcare continued to drive gains in employment, while better weather in March also helped.

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4/3, 4:00 PM

Interest Rates "Sitting" in Place: Tariffs & U.S.-Iran War Keep Fed from Cutting

Lasting tariff uncertainty and impacts from the U.S.-Iran War leads Mike Dickson to believe the Fed is stuck in interest rate limbo. The FOMC "not being able to aggressively cut" rates also keeps the committee from forecasting too far into the future.

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4/3, 3:45 PM

'SHATTERED EXPECTATIONS': Jobs report delivers STUNNING hiring surge

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer joins ‘Varney & Co.' to break down the latest jobs report, highlight AI's impact on the workforce and outline a major push to expand 401(k) investment options. 0:00 March Jobs Report: The Headline Numbers 1:18 Federal Reserve & The Inflation Target 2:31 Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Reacts 3:43 The AI Productivity Boom: Jobs vs.

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4/3, 3:21 PM

American workers' wage gains lost momentum in March despite strong hiring, economists say

Average hourly earnings rose just 0.2% in March, missing expectations as analysts warn softer wage growth and rising energy prices squeeze consumers.

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4/3, 2:54 PM

Jobs data, Iran war add to inflation fears for retirees

The U.S. Treasury bond market is getting increasingly worried about inflation.

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4/3, 2:12 PM

Non-Farm Payrolls For March Large Beat On Expectations; Markets Closed For Good Friday

The March Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report came with a major surprise: +178K vs. 60K expectations.

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4/3, 2:09 PM

Buy the Dip in Treasuries, Strategist Says. Here's Why.

Ned Davis Research's Joe Kalish is interested in pivoting to Treasuries, even as the debt market wraps up a tumultuous week.

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4/3, 1:50 PM

Judge Rejects Bid to Revive Subpoenas Targeting Powell

The ruling clears the way for an appeal that would threaten to delay the confirmation of Trump's pick to lead the central bank.

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4/3, 1:40 PM

3 Great Space Exploration Stocks for 2026

SpaceX, the dominant force in commercial spaceflight led by Elon Mush, has reportedly filed its intention to go public at a valuation of anywhere between $1.25 trillion and $1.75 trillion this June. That would make SpaceX the biggest IPO in history, easily surpassing the current record holder, Alibaba, which raised $22 billion in its 2024 IPO.

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4/3, 1:35 PM

The U.S. Labor Market Bounced Back in March. Here's What That Means For Investors

The U.S. added far more jobs than expected in March, a sign that the labor market and economy are more resilient than previously thought.

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4/3, 1:34 PM

How to Play a Pullback in Energy Stocks

Investors should watch a couple of names for opportunistic entries as the energy group pulls back.

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4/3, 1:07 PM

The Stock Market Is More Expensive Than It Looks. Tread Carefully.

Corporate profits have been wonderful, but they seem puffed up by an accounting quirk and more.

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4/3, 12:56 PM

The March jobs report isn't as good as it looks. Here are the bad parts.

The U.S. added more jobs in March than it had in 15 months, but it's still not easy to find employment.

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