A Stock Market Smackdown Week: Elections, Jobs Data, Iran And Earnings

Friday’s stock market action made clear that investors should be ready for a rough and tumble week. In addition to a host of heavyweight earnings reports, Tuesday’s election, Friday’s payrolls report and the threat of renewed violence against Iran are three wild cards likely to influence markets. Friday’s heavy-volume declines left the Nasdaq down 2% for the week in its…

Copyright ©2026 Investor’s Business Daily, LLC. All rights reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8