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Good morning. Household income expectations just dropped by their largest amount on record... It’s the monthly jobs numbers today and they’re not going to be pretty and will be possibly the tip of the iceberg as we head into May. [Trading Tips] Good morning. Household income expectations just dropped by their largest amount on record. That’s a big of bad news hidden among the good news that households also see inflation trending lower. But it’s a sign that consumers are about to slow down. A lack of increased earnings, combined with the drawdown of pandemic-era excess savings, and rising levels of credit card balances to record highs all suggest that consumers could tap out this year. Without the prospect of any government stimulus, chances are a slowdown will finally take shape this year, which could lead to further declines, particularly in consumer-sensitive parts of the market. Traders should continue to look for opportunities to profit from sectors in decline. 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[Click Here to Request Your Free Ben Stein Report Today!]( MARKETS DOW 34,245.93 +1.11% S&P 4,137.29 +1.14% NASDAQ 11,891.79 +1.48% *As of market close • Markets rose on Monday, ahead of a data-heavy week. • Oil dipped 0.5 percent, closing at $79.32 per barrel. • Gold traded 0.6 percent lower, going for $1,864 per ounce. • Cryptocurrencies traded lower, with Bitcoin at $21,657 at the market close. Today’s TOP TIPS [Companies Improving Their Profitability Now Can Win Big in the Next Bull Market]( This earnings season has been a mixed bag. Companies are reporting big layoffs and warning on an economic slowdown and the impact of inflation. Yet what sounds like bad news now could be bullish later on. That’s because companies laying off staff are finding that they can do as much – if not more – with a reduced headcount. Lower staffing costs could lead to a further cost savings that increases profitability – which could be a boon for shareholders. » [FULL STORY]( [Insider Trading Report: Lear Corp (LEA)]( Jonathan Foster, a director at Lear Corp (LEA), recently added 231 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 2 percent, and came to a total cost of $32,153. This marks the first insider buy at the company in the past two years. Otherwise, company insiders, particularly the company President and CEO, as well as the company treasurer, have been sellers of shares, largely from exercising options. » [FULL STORY]( [Unusual Options Activity: Kohl’s Corporation (KSS)]( Shares of department store chain Kohl’s Corporation (KSS) are down 44 percent over the past year. One trader sees a potential rebound in the next few weeks. That’s based on the March $30 calls. With 31 days until expiration, 5,143 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 116, for a 44-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $3.40 to make the bullish bet. » [FULL STORY]( IN OTHER NEWS • [Logistics and Supply Chain Costs Rise]( Managers in the logistics industry are seeing prices creep up for warehouse rates. Over the past month, prices have risen an average of 1.4 percent, even as prices for goods such as transportation fuels and ocean freight rates have declined. Rising costs could moderate the decline in inflation seen over the past few months. • [Companies Face Potential Credit Crunch]( Rising interest rates have led to higher borrowing costs for companies. Many are now looking to pay down their debt, with debt reduction clocking in at -1.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2022, from -0.9 percent in the third quarter. Companies unable to pay down or pay off debt once it’s due could run into trouble given the sharp jump in interest rates. • [Biden Targets Hidden Fees]( President Biden is pushing Congress to pass the Junk Fee Prevention Act. The Act would prohibit various extra fees and surcharges for products and services. Companies would be required to disclose all costs upfront. The Act was a major point from the President during the State of the Union address. • [SEC To Tighten Insider Trading Rules]( The Securities and Exchange Commission is looking to tighten up Rule 10b5-1. The law allowed insiders at public companies to use prearranged trading plans to trade on inside information, which is otherwise illegal. Studies have shown that some executives have abused this rule. • [Twilio Announces Layoffs]( Cloud communications platform Twilio (TWLO) has announced that it will layoff about 17 percent of its global workforce, which will amount to about 1,400 employees. The company cut 11 percent of its workforce back in September 2022. The company is also looking to restructure into two business units. S&P 500 MOVERS TOP ILMN 8.862% BIDU 5.626% WBD 4.958% CCL 4.794% GNRC 4.672% BOTTOM FIS 13.748% CF 3.686% CTVA 3.079% EQT 2.384% GPN 2.384% Quote of the Day There’s some mixed signals here, which I think is why volatility is up. There’s not really a consensus coming out with leading indicators that give you a lot of confidence of what’s coming next. And the markets hate that. - Shana Sissel, founder of Banríon Capital Management, on the recent increase in market volatility in the past week, and why it may continue. Sponsored Content [FREE Ben Stein Retirement Guide]( There’s a new report just out from famed author, actor and economist Ben Stein… In this FREE REPORT, Ben reveals the lessons he learned from his late father and economist Herbert Stein. He covers… - Two critical lessons from his father about the financial crises he was forced to overcome. - How everyday Americans are currently ruining their retirements (and how they could stop the bleeding). - Plus, so much more! 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