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Market Outlook for the Week: Technology and Defense Giant Earnings and Macro Data Release

This week's trading day has been shortened to celebrate Labor Day, and the market will be closed on Monday. This tight trading schedule includes key economic data releases, high-profile product launches, and financial reports from leaders in the technology and defense sectors.

Macroeconomic Catalyst

The most important macroeconomic catalyst of the week will debut on Friday, the release of the August Consumer Price Index (CPI). After a strong and out-of-expectations jobs report, market participants have recalibrated their expectations for the Fed's actions at its September 15-16 policy meeting. Current pricing of federal funds futures shows that the probability of a rate hike is about 57%. The producer price index (PPI) will be released on Thursday, so the last two trading sessions of the week are particularly important for growth stocks.

Five companies to watch this week

Apple

Apple will hold its much-awaited annual product show on Wednesday. Market observers expect the technology giant to launch iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models and may also showcase its first foldable iPhone design.

If this release is achieved, it will be the most significant evolution in Apple's iPhone design in many years. The launch event was also the first major product debut under the leadership of new CEO John Ternus.

Market participants will pay close attention to their pricing strategies and product launch schedules. In addition, the release of some Apple Intelligence features may be delayed, and this uncertainty may weaken investors 'enthusiasm for the release.

Oracle

Oracle will announce its fiscal first-quarter financial results after hours on Thursday. Analysts consensus expects revenue to be approximately US$19.1 billion, a year-on-year increase of approximately 28%.

The focus of market attention is on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) indicators. Market observers want to confirm whether the enterprise software company's huge AI-driven order backlog is turning into recognized revenue at a reasonable rate to justify its aggressive data center capital expenditures.

Strong cloud computing expansion or optimistic forward-looking guidance may provide impetus for AI and related infrastructure stocks. Conversely, execution challenges or capital allocation issues can trigger selling pressure.

Adobe

Adobe will also report quarterly results after the close of trading on Thursday. The digital media software provider previously issued guidance showing quarterly revenue of between $6.67 billion and $6.72 billion, and non-GAAP earnings per share of between $6.05 and $6.10.

Investors 'attention is focused on the company's AI positioning. Stakeholders are looking for evidence that Adobe's Firefly Generative AI products can successfully defend Creative Cloud's market share against emerging low-cost competitors.

Subscription momentum, annual recurring income (ARR) data and management's outlook comments will be more meaningful than headline earnings results.

AeroVironment

Defense technology expert AeroVironment will announce its fiscal first quarter results after close on Wednesday. The company recently announced that it had won a $51 million contract for the U.S. Army's Switchblade 600 rogue ammunition system.

AeroVironment is at the intersection of expanding defense funding and autonomous warfare technology development. Amid heightened global security concerns, investors will scrutinize the expansion of their order backlog and forward-looking forecasts.

Exxon Mobil

Exxon Mobil has no quarterly earnings report this week, but it still needs to be monitored closely. The crude oil market is sensitive to the escalating diplomatic friction between the United States and Iran and the potential risk of supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz Shipping Corridor.

OPEC+ members decided on Sunday to maintain existing October production parameters. Higher crude oil prices could increase profit margins for integrated producers, including ExxonMobil, but they also exacerbate inflationary dynamics and may maintain a high-interest rate environment.

If Friday's CPI data is unexpectedly high, it could add additional complexity to energy sector stocks and broader market indices.

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