Inflation Data, Tech Earnings Highlight Busy Week

Next week brings another busy stretch for Wall Street, with investors set to digest a fresh round of earnings alongside several closely watched economic reports. A number of notable companies, including AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) and Lumentum (LITE) are scheduled to report quarterly results throughout the week. Below is the schedule of key market events for the week ahead. All economic dates are tentative and subject to change. Monday, Aug. 10., after the market close, AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), BridgeBio Pharma (BBIO), Hims & Hers Health (HIMS), and Rocket Lab (RKLB) are scheduled to report earnings. Tuesday, Aug. 11 features NFIB Index of small business optimism and existing home sales. CAVA Group (CAVA), Firefly Aerospace (FLY), and Lumentum (LITE) are to report earnings after the market close. Wednesday, Aug. 12 brings CPI and core CPI data alongside the monthly treasury balance. Nebius Group (NBIS) will report earnings before the open while Cerebras Systems (CBRS) and StubHub (STUB) are posting results after the close. On Thursday, Aug. 13 features weekly jobless claims with PPI data. Birkenstock (BIRK), Intuitive Machines (LUNR), and Yeti Holdings (YETI) will post earnings before the open while Applied Materials (AMAT) reports after the close. Friday, Aug. 14 finishes out the week with retail sales, manufacturing & trade inventories, and a consumer survey from the University of Michigan.