US leading index for February -0.3% versus -0.3% estimate

OSCR, PEN, DXCM, MMSI, HCA Healthcare drop 3-5% despite soft PPI; PEN down 5.4% but up 13.3% YTD.

S&P 500 seen at 7,000 by year-end as earnings accelerate, says Deutsche Bank. Deutsche Bank lifts S&P 500 target to 7,000, citing resilient growth and stronger earnings.

Soft inflation data initially boosted stocks, but markets reversed. BAND, VEEV, MNDY, TOST, CVLT fell 2-4%. CVLT's volatility noted.

CRM drops 3.7%, FSLY down 4% despite soft PPI. FSLY's 42 big moves last year show volatility.

Soft PPI data sparks cautious rally; OKTA, ASAN, PD, APPN, HCAT dip 3-5%. APPN down 6.9% YTD, 25.6% from 52-wk high.

Soft PPI data sparks cautious rally; RPD, RNG, FIVN, RAMP, BRZE dip 2.9-3.9% on profit-taking.

Barclays expects Fed to start rate cuts this month, three moves seen in 2025 Barclays expects the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to begin rate cuts this month, sees three in total for 2025.