The Week Ahead: Earnings Return as 2025 Commences

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is slated to enter the earnings confessional

Emma Duncan

Managing Editor

Jan 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM

DAL
TLRY
STZ
CALM
WBA
KBH

Wall Street is waking up from its holiday season lull, kicking off the first full week of 2025 trading with fresh economic data. A wave of employment reports are expected throughout the week, as well as wholesale inventories, and December's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes. Please note that both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 9, to honor the late U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

Earnings are slowly resurfacing after a holiday pause, with a few household names expected to report, including Cal-Maine Foods (CALM), Constellation Brands (STZ), Delta Air Lines (DAL), KB Home (KBH), Tilray (TLRY), and Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA).

Below is a list of key market events scheduled for the upcoming week. All economic dates listed below are tentative and subject to change.

Monday, January 6 will see factory orders data released.

Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin is slated to speak on Tuesday, January 7. Also anticipated are U.S. trade deficit, ISM services, and job opening numbers.

The ADP employment report, FOMC minutes, and consumer credit are due out on Wednesday, January 8.

Jobs data is on the docket for Thursday, January 9, as well as wholesale inventories. The NYSE and Nasdaq will both be closed to honor President Carter.

Several employment reports and ratings are scheduled for Friday, January 10.

Follow @Schaeffers

You have the chance to join one of Bernie's most exclusive programs, complete access at HUGE savings!

As we prepare for a new administration to take the reins in Washington, the near-term market landscape is rife with uncertainty.

The Federal Reserve has already hinted at the turbulence ahead, lowering its interest rate outlook for 2025.

Meanwhile, breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and other transformative sectors have unlocked incredible profit potential.

But these opportunities are fleeting, and timing is everything. That's where Quick-Hit Trader comes in.

Quick-Hit Trader is designed for precision and speed, getting you in and out of the market in a flash. While other investors scramble to navigate volatile conditions, you'll have access to expertly curated trades that leverage these rapid shifts to deliver explosive profits in short order.

This is your chance to capitalize on the fast-moving market like never before. Are you ready to make your move?