From Investing.com: 2025-04-14 18:56:00

This week, keep an eye on retail sales, with a gain of 1.4% expected after a tough year for consumer spending. Real retail sales have stagnated for 4 years, indicating gains are due to rising prices, not demand. Earnings reports from 33 companies, including Citigroup and Netflix, will be key. Q1 results are projected to show the biggest sequential decline since the COVID shutdown, but year-over-year EPS growth remains positive. Market volatility has many panicking, but successful investing is about reactions. Consider incremental buying and focus on less volatile sectors with fewer foreign sales. Diversification remains key, with US stocks down while total international stocks remain positive. Opt for high-quality investments for less stress in a turbulent market.



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