{"id":74630,"date":"2026-11-13T07:07:13","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T11:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/tech-and-retail-sectors-lead-as-markets-eye-key-economic-data-and-upcoming-earnings\/74630\/"},"modified":"2026-11-13T07:07:13","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T11:07:13","slug":"tech-and-retail-sectors-lead-as-markets-eye-key-economic-data-and-upcoming-earnings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/tech-and-retail-sectors-lead-as-markets-eye-key-economic-data-and-upcoming-earnings\/74630\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech and Retail Sectors Lead as Markets Eye Key Economic Data and Upcoming Earnings"},"content":{"rendered":"

U.S. stock futures and premarket<\/a> activity showed modest gains on Friday, November 13th, 2026, as investors navigated a landscape of stabilizing bond yields and a flurry of corporate developments. Market participants are increasingly focused on the health of the consumer and the upcoming high-stakes earnings reports from the technology sector, which are expected to dictate the market's trajectory heading into the final weeks of the year.<\/p>\n

Major Market Indexes and Performance<\/h2>\n

Current market data indicates a positive tilt across the major benchmarks. The State Street SPDR S&P 500<\/a> ETF Trust (SPY<\/a>) is leading the way with a gain of 0.22%, closely followed by the State Street SPDR Dow Jones<\/a> Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA<\/a>), which is up 0.21%. Small-cap stocks are also participating in the modest rally, with the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM<\/a>) rising 0.17%. The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (QQQ<\/a>) is showing a more conservative gain of 0.13%.<\/p>\n

Sector-specific performance is notably varied today. The retail sector is showing significant strength, with the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT<\/a>) climbing 0.76%. Conversely, the digital asset space is facing headwinds; the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT<\/a>) is down 2.82%, and the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA<\/a>) has fallen 3.18%. In the commodities space, the SPDR Gold<\/a> Trust (GLD<\/a>) rose 0.46%, while United States Oil Fund, LP (USO<\/a>) dropped 0.73%.<\/p>\n

Upcoming Market Events and Economic Data<\/h2>\n

Investors are keeping a close watch on the Federal Reserve's rhetoric regarding inflation and future interest rate paths. While today's economic calendar is relatively light, the market is bracing for a heavy week of retail data and earnings.<\/p>\n

Crucially, the "AI bellwether" Nvidia<\/a> (NVDA<\/a>) is scheduled to report its quarterly results on Wednesday, November 18th. With an estimated EPS of $2.49 and revenue expectations exceeding $100 billion, this report is viewed as a critical litmus test for the continued viability of the artificial intelligence trade. Other notable upcoming earnings include Home Depot, Inc. (HD<\/a>) and The Walt Disney Company (DIS<\/a>) on Tuesday, followed by Target Corporation (TGT<\/a>) and Lowe's Companies Inc. (LOW<\/a>) on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Major Stock News and Corporate Developments<\/h2>\n

In premarket<\/a> trading, several companies are making significant moves. Merlin, Inc. (MRLN<\/a>) surged by 38.4% on high volume, while Modine Manufacturing Co (MOD<\/a>) jumped 27.8%. Cerebras Systems Inc. (Cerebras Systems Inc.<\/a>) also saw a substantial gain of 17.2%. On the downside, GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (GP<\/a>) fell 18.0% following recent corporate updates.<\/p>\n

Among the mega-cap tech giants, Nvidia<\/a> (NVDA<\/a>) remains the most active stock<\/a>, rising 3.0% to $171.21 in early activity. However, other tech leaders are seeing some pressure; Microsoft<\/a> Corp (MSFT<\/a>) is down 2.8%, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD<\/a>) has slipped 2.0%.<\/p>\n

In the financial sector, Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (MFG<\/a>) and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc (SMFG<\/a>) are in focus as they report earnings today, providing insight into the global banking environment. Meanwhile, EchoStar Corporation (SATS<\/a>) is also set to release its Q3 results this morning, with investors watching for updates on its satellite and telecommunications infrastructure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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