A crucial reading of inflation faces investors in the week ahead after a string of disappointing reports to start the year dampened investors' interest rate cut hopes.
The April consumer price index will be released on Wednesday, and Home Depot and Walmart will kick off the beginning of retail earnings season.
Inflation continues to make its way through every sector, while the Dow Jones (^DJI) ends its best week since December. Leadership from the Federal Reserve spoke this week signaling rates may continue to remain high. Utilities (XLU) performed well for the week, gaining over 4%. Life360 (LIFX) CEO Chris Hulls stops by to discuss how the app has transformed, while government's annual review of the Medicare program has shown an improvement in the program's financial health. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here