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LivestreamMenu(PRO Views are exclusive to PRO subscribers, giving them insight on the news of the day direct from a real investing pro. See the full discussion above.) It’s a big week on Wall Street with a Federal Reserve meeting and a barrage of earnings reports — which could sway all the broader stock market, according to NYSE insider Jay Woods. Roughly one-third of the S & P 500 is scheduled to report quarterly results, including nine members of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and four “Magnificent Seven” companies: Meta Platforms , Microsoft , Apple and Amazon. But before these reports arrive, the Fed’s interest-rate decision on Wednesday afternoon will draw investors’ attention. Woods, chief market strategist at Freedom Capital Markets, said Monday that the Fed’s interest-rate decision could set the tone for the week. Traders will be particularly focused on Chair Kevin Warsh’s press conference, he said, including his assessment of inflation and rising gasoline prices. The tone of his remarks, along with any dissents from other policymakers, will also be of note. “There’s a 35% chance they hike,” Woods said. “Watch the dissents, watch the tone. It will lead the path for the rest of the week.” Big tech report this week On the Big Tech reports, Woods said investors should examine Microsoft’s and Meta’s capital expenditures. Heavy AI spending could concern investors, but a slowdown might raise questions about demand and management’s confidence, he said. On top of that, Woods pointed out the two names are trading near their respective 200-day moving averages, levels he described as “critical.” “We want to see them get healthy again, get back above those levels. Apple continues to be the leader,” he said. META YTD bar Meta in 2026 Three stocks to watch Outside of Big Tech, Woods pointed to three stocks to watch this week: Coinbase, Starbucks and Intercontinental Exchange. Woods views Coinbase as a proxy for bitcoin, with both assets down sharply this year. He said he’s watching whether bitcoin can remain above $65,000. “It’s in no man’s land,” Woods said. “Watch bitcoin, then you’ll get a feel for Coinbase.” He added that there’s a buying opportunity in Starbucks as CEO Brian Niccol continues its turnaround. “The momentum is there,” Woods said. “Starbucks is a name I like.” His final pick is Intercontinental Exchange . The stock has risen more than 20% from its June low. A potential entry between $138 and $140 could be a good opportunity to buy the dip, according to Woods. Shares traded near $148 on Monday. (This weekly Monday video is exclusively for CNBC PRO subscribers.)Read More
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