U.S.-Iran Tensions Loom Over Key Data & Earnings Week

Markets head into a pivotal week with rising geopolitical tension in the Middle East threatening to disrupt the recent calm. Kevin Hincks breaks down how futures are reacting to headlines around a potential escalation between the U.S. and Iran. Beyond geopolitics, investors are focused on a heavy slate of economic data—especially jobs data—as well as a packed earnings calendar. Hincks highlights key names to watch, including Palantir (PLTR), AMD (AMD), Uber (UBER), and Walt Disney (DIS).

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