Monday Morning Must-Knows - March 2, 2026

Monday Morning Must-Knows by Trading Academy

March 2, 2026

First Negative Retail Sales in 6 Months? What Traders Need to Know

Markets started last week strong, but by Thursday and Friday, volatility returned, leaving traders questioning the next move. Even with big tech earnings like Nvidia grabbing headlines, broader market sentiment was mixed. This week, attention shifts to a series of retail earnings, jobs data, and key economic indicators that could influence market direction and create trading opportunities. With major reports coming on Friday, including retail sales and Non-Farm Payrolls, traders will want to stay alert.

In this episode of Monday Morning Must Knows, Merlin Rothfeld breaks down the full earnings calendar, covering companies from CrowdStrike and Ross Stores to Broadcom, Costco, and Alibaba. He also walks through the ADP employment report, weekly jobless claims, and Friday’s Non-Farm Payrolls and unemployment rate. Whether you’re watching for shifts in consumer spending, tech sector momentum, or broader market trends, this episode highlights the events and data every trader should have on their radar this week.

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