đŸȘ” What to expect this week

and learn day trading

Good morning investors! The market rebounded last week and with big tech earnings coming, we may have another good week.

Today we cover:

  • What’s happening this week

  • Top stocks to buy this earnings season

  • Day trading guide – part I

Discover the best days to consider trading top stocks like Apple, LULU, and Walmart. These hotsheets are based on 10 years of historical data, giving you a clear edge. No confusing charts—just actionable trade opportunities.

📊 Economy and News 

What to expect this week

Investors face a packed schedule as major corporate earnings, April’s jobs report, and the latest inflation data are set for release. President Donald Trump will also mark his 100th day in office on Wednesday, with trade policy developments adding to market volatility.

Earnings Season in Full Swing

Big names reporting earnings this week:

  • Monday, April 28: Welltower, Waste Management, Cadence Design Systems, Roper Technologies, Brown & Brown, Nucor

  • Tuesday, April 29: General Motors, Visa, Coca-Cola, AstraZeneca, Novartis, HSBC Holdings, Booking Holdings, S&P Global, Honeywell, Pfizer, Spotify, American Tower, Starbucks, UPS, PayPal

  • Wednesday, April 30: Microsoft, Meta Platforms, UBS, Qualcomm, Caterpillar

  • Thursday, May 1: Apple, Amazon, Eli Lilly, Mastercard, McDonald’s, Amgen, Strategy (MSTR), CVS Health, Airbnb

  • Friday, May 2: ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, Cigna

Key Economic Data to Watch

The April jobs report (Friday) will test the labor market’s resilience amid tariff uncertainty. March’s employment data surprised to the upside despite a slight rise in unemployment. Private-sector payrolls (ADP) and job openings data arrive earlier in the week.

The latest Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report, a key inflation measure, is due Wednesday. Inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, and the Fed will closely watch these numbers ahead of its May 6–7 meeting, even as it faces pressure from President Trump to lower rates.

First-quarter U.S. GDP, consumer confidence, trade balance, and housing data, including the Case-Shiller Home Price Index and pending home sales, are also on tap.

Global hits:

Oh no: Consumer sentiment plunged 8% in April from the prior month, to a final reading of 52.2. That was a slightly smaller decline than a preliminary reading from earlier this month, which didn’t capture people’s reaction to Trump’s 90-day tariff delay announced on April 9.

Good to know: CNN says that Trump’s approval at 100 days lower than any president in at least seven decades. Elsewhere, Google says AI can help workers save 122 hours a year. Lastly, Motorola’s iconic flip phone gets an AI reboot.

Something about China: China quietly rolls back retaliatory tariffs on some US-made semiconductors. Also, China’s first-quarter industrial profits return to growth amid tariff woes. Lastly, China issues tax refund policies for foreign tourists to boost inbound consumption.

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📈 Stocks

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Bank of America Buy-Rated Tech Stocks Ahead of Earnings

Bank of America has identified several tech stocks as buy opportunities ahead of their earnings reports, recommending investors capitalize on any dips.

Here are the names:

Block: Fintech with Room to Grow

Shares of Block are down 31% this year, but Bank of America sees significant upside.

Analyst Jason Kupferberg encourages buying the dip ahead of Block’s first-quarter earnings on May 1.

He notes the stock is undervalued given the company’s resilience and operating expense discipline.

Kupferberg suggests that a cut in top-line guidance could reset high expectations, making it more achievable.

The firm lowered its price target to $80 from $94 but maintains a Buy rating, citing Block’s strong business model and tools to protect adjusted operating income.

Investing in this and other names picked by BoA can help you make quick cash this earnings season.

Upgrade today to access the full list and more, including a deep analysis of PepsiCo and this week’s top overbought and oversold stocks.

Just in: Following Amazon, Shein and Temu are also raising prices ahead of new tariffs. On the other hand, Chinese manufacturers are pausing production and turning to new markets as the impact of U.S. tariffs sets in.

đŸ’” Personal Finance

The 10-Day Day Trading Series – Part I

You wanted it and you’re getting it. We present to you with a 10-day day trading series aimed to equip you with the essentials to start day trading, from foundational concepts to actionable strategies, in bite-sized daily lessons.

Day trading involves buying and selling financial assets—like stocks, forex, or cryptocurrencies—within a single trading day to profit from short-term price movements.

It’s fast-paced and high-risk: FINRA reports 80-90% of day traders lose money, with only 10% consistently profitable. In fact, about 80% quit within 2 years and 1% profit net of fees.

To start, you need $25,000 for U.S. stocks (FINRA’s Pattern Day Trader rule). According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), if you're classified as a Pattern Day Trader (PDT)—meaning you execute four or more day trades within five business days in a margin account—you must maintain a minimum equity of $25,000 in that account. This equity can be a combination of cash and eligible securities and must be in place before engaging in any day-trading activities.

Interestingly, you can day trade stocks with less than $25,000, but with big restrictions.

Here are the rules:

  • If you have under $25,000 in a margin account, you're limited by FINRA’s rules.

  • Specifically, you can only make up to 3 day trades (buy and sell the same stock in one day) in a rolling 5-business-day period.

  • If you do 4 or more day trades within 5 days, you’ll be flagged as a Pattern Day Trader (PDT), and your broker will lock or restrict your account unless you bring your balance up to $25,000.

✅ Ways around it:

  • Use a cash account instead of a margin account. In a cash account, you're limited by settlement times (it takes 2 days for cash to clear after selling), but there’s no PDT rule.

  • Trade very lightly: just 1–2 day trades per week.

In 2023, 20% of U.S. retail traders day traded. Most-traded assets include stocks like Tesla (TSLA), Apple (AAPL), and ETFs like SPY, plus forex pairs (EUR/USD) and crypto (Bitcoin).

Who It’s For: Day trading suits disciplined, analytical individuals with time to monitor markets (2-4 hours daily), a tolerance for risk, and a willingness to learn. Ideal for those comfortable with technology and quick decision-making.

Who It’s Not For: It’s not for those seeking quick riches, lacking capital (under $500), or unable to handle stress and losses. If you can’t dedicate daily time or prefer long-term investing, day trading isn’t a fit.

Interested in day trading? Check tomorrow’s section.

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