Overview
- Nvidia reports Wednesday, with results viewed as a key read on sustained AI demand and a recent source of market volatility.
- Walmart posts Thursday after naming John Furner to succeed Doug McMillon as CEO on Feb. 1, with investors watching for consumer-spending insights.
- A crowded retail slate features Home Depot on Tuesday, Lowe’s and Target on Wednesday, and TJX and Ross later in the week.
- Government releases restart following the 43-day halt, including October existing-home sales on Wednesday and a catch-up September jobs report expected this week that may be incomplete.
- The Fed’s October meeting minutes arrive Wednesday alongside housing figures, offering clues on the path for interest rates.