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US stock futures are pointing higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.3%, as investors weigh strong economic data against fresh trade tensions. Weekly initial jobless claims have dropped to 198,000, and continuing claims are at 1.884 million, numbers that signal a resilient job market and, for many households, better job security. At the same time, the White House is flagging 25% tariffs on some semiconductors as a first step in new tech trade measures, while semiconductor futures are up around 1.6%. The big question now is whether solid growth and higher rates help financials and housing related names more than potential tariffs and a firm dollar pressure export heavy manufacturers and chip linked stocks.
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KLA (KLAC) rose 7.70% after multiple analysts raised ratings and price targets.
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Vistra (VST) gained 6.63% as recent long term PPAs and higher targets kept attention on growth plans.
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Coherent (COHR) climbed 6.44% on new product launches and analyst commentary about potential demand drivers.
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Circle Internet Group (CRCL) declined 9.67%.
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Reddit (RDDT) declined 9.36% following recent regulatory scrutiny of social media peers and broader sector volatility.
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Robinhood Markets (HOOD) declined 7.79% as crypto related stocks pulled back with digital asset headlines in focus.
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Financials kick off earnings while China’s data run and North American inflation updates shape the macro backdrop.
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US Regional Banks: PNC Financial Services Group (PNC), Regions Financial (RF), M&T Bank (MTB) post Q4 results today, spotlighting lending trends and deposit costs.
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Custody and Asset Servicing: State Street (STT) reports Q4 today at 7:30 AM, providing an early read on fee income and market related activity.
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China Growth Pulse: China GDP, industrial production, retail sales on Monday will help frame global demand and manufacturing appetite.
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China Property and Investment: China house prices, fixed asset investment, FDI on Monday highlight property conditions and capital spending appetite.
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Canada Inflation Check: Canada CPI and core CPI on Monday shape expectations for Bank of Canada policy and cross border rate differentials.
