Here are the 3 big things we're watching in the stock market for the week ahead
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- Wall Street expects Nvidia’s first‑quarter earnings on Wednesday night to be a primary catalyst for market activity.
- Wall Street anticipates Home Depot’s Q1 same‑store sales growth of 0.8% and unchanged full‑year guidance of 0‑2% as the retailer reports earnings Tuesday.
- Wall Street looks to TJX Companies’ Q1 same‑store sales growth forecast of 4.1% and monitors freight‑cost commentary when the retailer reports Wednesday.
- Wall Street will watch Google’s upcoming developer conference for AI updates, including the rollout of Gemini on Chrome and Mac.
Why it matters: Investors will gauge Nvidia’s Wednesday earnings as a tech‑sector spark, while Home Depot’s 0.8% Q1 sales outlook and TJX’s 4.1% growth forecast steer retail sentiment; Google’s AI push will lift Chrome usage, and Iran‑driven market jitters will curb risk appetite.
