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Hobbs Catalyst Watch - Week of March 3rd

  • Writer: Mike
    Mike
  • Mar 1
  • 2 min read

Updated: Mar 8

Here’s a list summary of key market events and earnings reports scheduled for the week of March 3, 2025. This is based on historical patterns, preliminary schedules, and typical economic calendars, though some dates and times may still be subject to confirmation closer to the week:


Monday, March 3:

  • 9:45 AM EST: S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Final) for February – A gauge of manufacturing activity that could influence industrial stocks and economic outlook.

  • 10:00 AM EST: Construction Spending for January – Reflects investment in construction, potentially impacting real estate and materials sectors.

  • Earnings Reports:

    • After Market Close: Okta (OKTA), GitLab (GTLB), Dave Inc. (DAVE), NuScale Power (SMR), AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) – Tech and innovative growth companies that could drive sector-specific volatility.


Tuesday, March 4:

  • 10:00 AM EST: Factory Orders for January – Indicates manufacturing demand, potentially affecting industrial and supply chain stocks.

  • Earnings Reports:

    • Before Market Open: On Holding (ONON), Target (TGT), AutoZone (AZO), Best Buy (BBY), EVgo (EVGO) – Retail and consumer discretionary earnings that could signal consumer spending trends.

    • After Market Close: Nordstrom (JWN), Ross Stores (ROST) – Additional retail insights post-holiday season.


Wednesday, March 5:

  • 8:15 AM EST: ADP National Employment Report for February – A private-sector jobs preview ahead of the official report, impacting labor market expectations.

  • 9:45 AM EST: S&P Global Services PMI (Final) for February – Measures service sector health, influencing broader market sentiment.

  • 10:00 AM EST: ISM Services PMI for February – Another key service sector indicator with potential market-wide effects.

  • 2:00 PM EST: Federal Reserve Beige Book – Provides qualitative economic insights, potentially guiding Fed policy expectations.

  • Earnings Reports:

    • Before Market Open: Dollar Tree (DLTR)

    • After Market Close: Snowflake (SNOW), CrowdStrike (CRWD) – High-profile tech earnings that could sway cloud and cybersecurity sectors.


Thursday, March 6:

  • 8:30 AM EST: Initial and Continuing Jobless Claims – Weekly labor market data that could signal employment trends and affect Fed rate cut bets.

  • 8:30 AM EST: Productivity and Costs (Revised) for Q4 2024 – Influences inflation and wage growth expectations.

  • Earnings Reports:

    • Before Market Open: Kroger (KR), Burlington Stores (BURL)

    • After Market Close: Broadcom (AVGO), Costco Wholesale (COST), Gap Inc. (GPS) – Semiconductor, retail, and apparel results with broad market implications.


Friday, March 7:

  • 8:30 AM EST: U.S. Employment Situation Report (Nonfarm Payrolls) for February – The blockbuster jobs report, likely to drive significant market moves based on payrolls, unemployment rate, and wage growth.

  • 10:00 AM EST: Wholesale Inventories (Final) for January – Could affect perceptions of business stockpiling and demand.

  • Earnings Reports:

    • Before Market Open: Big Lots (BIG)


Additional Notes:

  • Federal Reserve speakers may appear throughout the week (times TBD), potentially influencing monetary policy expectations.

  • These events and earnings could impact markets depending on how they align with forecasts, particularly the jobs report and key tech/retail earnings like Broadcom, Costco, and Snowflake.

  • Unexpected geopolitical or policy developments could also overshadow scheduled events.


This lineup reflects events and companies with potential market influence, based on their economic significance or sector prominence. Times and dates are subject to change, so confirmation closer to the week is advised.

 
 
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