00:03 Speaker A

Ah, Labor Day. A nice break as the markets hit pause on Monday. Put away those spreadsheets, folks.

00:43 Speaker A

But don’t get too comfy. Come Friday, all eyes will be on the jobs report for August.

00:49 Speaker A

Economists are whispering about 75,000 new gigs popping up. July’s numbers were a tad lower. However, unemployment might dance at 4.3%, with wages increasing just 0.3% month over month.

00:09 Speaker A

So what’s hot in earnings? Let’s chat Salesforce, Broadcom, and Lululemon.

00:20 Speaker A

Salesforce is dropping its Q2 results on Wednesday. Analysts predict a steady 10% growth, which is just a smidge above Wall Street’s 8.8% forecast. [Learn more about Salesforce](https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/CRM/).

00:30 Speaker A

Even with some sluggish spending, Salesforce isn’t sweating it. Rivals, like Workday, aren’t crying over orders, which means Salesforce might just keep cool too.

00:59 Speaker A

And here’s a political twist for your week. The US Senate Banking Committee is gearing up on Thursday. They’re vetting Stephen Moran for the Fed Reserve Board. It’s gonna be interesting.

01:07 Speaker A

Moran’s stepping in as Adriana Koler’s term wraps up in January. [Read more about the Federal Reserve](https://www.federalreserve.gov/aboutthefed.htm).

Earnings Highlights for the Week

• Salesforce: Expected 10% growth. More on Salesforce.
• Broadcom & Lululemon: Keep a lookout for their reports too.

Important Dates

• Monday: Markets take a breather.
• Wednesday: Salesforce Q2 results.
• Thursday: Senate Banking Committee and Stephen Moran.
• Friday: August jobs report.

With so much happening, grab a coffee and get ready for the whirlwind week ahead!

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