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Weekend Update & Market Outlook 4/20/2025

Weekend Update & Market Outlook 4/20/2025

April 19, 2025

Market Action For Last Week

S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

  • April 11, 2025 Closing Price: $533.94
  • April 18, 2025 Closing Price: $526.41
  • Point Change: -7.53
  • Percent Change: -1.41%

Nasdaq-100 ETF (QQQ)

  • April 11, 2025 Closing Price: $454.40
  • April 18, 2025 Closing Price: $444.10
  • Point Change: -10.30
  • Percent Change: -2.27%

Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)

  • April 11, 2025 Closing Price: $184.36
  • April 18, 2025 Closing Price: $186.48
  • Point Change: +2.12
  • Percent Change: +1.15%

Upcoming Major Economic Reports and Potential Market Moving Events

Monday, April 21, 2025

  • China Loan-Prime Rates: Announcement expected, with potential rate cuts to support the economy.

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

  • Eurozone Composite PMIs: Expected to remain above 50, indicating expansion but lower than previous readings due to policy uncertainties.

U.S. Economic Calendar:

  • Specific details on major U.S. reports are not available, but typically include consumer confidence and housing market indicators.

Upcoming Major Stock Earnings Reports

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

  • General Electric (GE): Post-market

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

  • Philip Morris (PM): Before market open
  • IBM: Post-market

Thursday, April 24, 2025

  • Apple (AAPL): Post-market
  • Amazon (AMZN): Post-market
  • Mastercard (MA): Post-market
  • Procter & Gamble (PG): Before market open
  • T-Mobile US (TMUS): Post-market

Friday, April 25, 2025

  • AbbVie (ABBV): Before market open

Market Outlook

For the next 30 days, I am neutral to Bearish on the market. The recent volatility, driven by geopolitical tensions and economic indicators, suggests caution. While opportunities exist in undervalued stocks and resilient sectors, risks such as trade tensions and potential economic slowdown persist. The upcoming earnings season and economic reports will be crucial in shaping market sentiment.