The Week Ahead: Cyber Monday Sales and Tech Earnings Highlight a Busy Week

TLDR

• Private sector payrolls data for November will be released Wednesday, while the government jobs report is delayed until December 16 due to the government shutdown
• Online sales from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday are projected to reach $78 billion according to Salesforce
• Major tech earnings this week include Salesforce, CrowdStrike, Marvell Technology, MongoDB, and Pure Storage
• Dollar Tree and Dollar General earnings reports could provide insights into consumer spending patterns
• Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will deliver remarks Monday evening ahead of the central bank’s meeting next week

U.S. stock markets face a packed schedule of economic data and corporate earnings after a strong Thanksgiving week. The week brings key consumer spending data and reports from major technology companies.

Online retailers expect strong results from the holiday shopping period. Salesforce projects that sales from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday could total $78 billion for the five-day stretch.

The ADP employment report will arrive Wednesday with private sector payroll data for November. This follows a stronger than expected October report. However, investors will need to wait longer for the full government jobs report.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics pushed back the monthly jobs report release to December 16. The delay stems from the recent government shutdown. The report typically provides a comprehensive view of the labor market.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell plans to speak Monday evening. His remarks come as markets anticipate a potential rate cut at the central bank’s upcoming meeting next week.

Major Tech Companies Report Earnings

Salesforce will release earnings Wednesday after previously issuing a strong revenue forecast. The customer relationship management software company has pointed to solid demand for its AI products.

CrowdStrike reports Tuesday following a better than expected annual recurring revenue forecast last quarter. The cybersecurity firm recovered after a July software update caused widespread computer outages.

Marvell Technology, MongoDB, and Pure Storage also report this week. These companies could show increased demand related to artificial intelligence applications. Database provider MongoDB reports Monday while semiconductor firm Marvell and storage company Pure Storage report Tuesday.

Security software companies Snowflake and Okta will release results this week as well. Both firms operate in the growing cybersecurity sector.

Consumer Spending Data Expected

Dollar Tree and Dollar General earnings could reveal changing consumer shopping habits. These discount retailers serve price-conscious shoppers. Dollar Tree reports Wednesday while Dollar General reports Thursday.

The University of Michigan will release its first December consumer sentiment reading Friday. This survey measures how consumers view current economic conditions and future expectations.

The Federal Reserve’s consumer credit report arrives Friday as well. The data shows how much debt Americans are carrying. This includes credit card balances and other consumer loans.

Manufacturing and services sector data will arrive throughout the week. The ISM manufacturing PMI comes Monday while the ISM services PMI is scheduled for Wednesday. These reports track business activity in key economic sectors.

Additional earnings this week include several Canadian banks and retailers like Kroger and Ulta Beauty. Victoria’s Secret closes out the week with its earnings report Friday.

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