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The market’s focus turns to fourth-quarter earnings season, which is expected to be a period of much stronger profit growth for some cyclical sectors. International: Top News And Analysis
Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson defended the coffee chain’s plans to hike wages for baristas, saying that the move will help the company gain market share. U.S. News
Amazon released on Thursday its first-quarter results. International: Top News And Analysis
Earnings will be the major focus in the week ahead, as investors home in on whether rising costs are squeezing margins and signaling inflationary pressures. International: Top News And Analysis
Bank earnings kick off on Tuesday with Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo all set to report before the opening bell. International: Top News And Analysis
Baidu is gearing up to release its second-quarter earnings on Monday with the market expecting a sharp decline in profit. World News & Analysis