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McDonald’s (MCD) rose 1.57% but still trails the Retail-Wholesale sector. Traders await its earnings, with forecasts showing mixed signals. – vtmarkets.com

Japan’s Nikkei climbed Friday, driven by Fast Retailing and semiconductor shares, as investors awaited domestic earnings reports. – vtmarkets.com

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) closed at $409.54, down 1.57%, underperforming against the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Concerns rise ahead of its earnings release. – vtmarkets.com

Strong U.S. labour market data pushed Asian equities higher. Traders are recalibrating rate-cut expectations after the unexpected payrolls surge. – vtmarkets.com

Beijing’s stimulus package is boosting Chinese stocks, but its effect on the yuan is under scrutiny as USDCNH continues its bullish momentum. Traders are closely watching the interplay between China’s economic recovery efforts and U.S. economic data for market direction. – vtmarkets.com

Nvidia’s gains lifted the tech sector, but Tesla’s drop and Middle East tensions kept the S&P 500 flat as traders remained cautious. Focus now shifts to Friday’s U.S. non-farm payroll report, which could influence the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision. – vtmarkets.com

The CNN Money Fear and Greed Index shows a drop in market sentiment, while U.S. stocks fell as Middle East concerns weighed on markets. Tech giants like Tesla and Apple declined, with energy stocks offering a rare bright spot. – vtmarkets.com

Fears of escalating conflict in the Middle East weighed heavily on Asian stocks, while safe-haven assets like gold and the dollar saw increased demand. Crude oil prices also climbed on supply disruption concerns. – vtmarkets.com

Japanese stock market index Nikkei (Symbol: Nikkei225) bounced back, rising by more than 1% in early Tuesday trading after a steep decline in the previous session. -vtmarkets.com

A.I. focus from Nvidia drives strong earnings growth, with a 21.7% stock rally since August. Short-term volatility emerges after a small dip while traders eye support levels in the face of A.I. demand. -vtmarkets.com