Stocks had another down week despite the February Jobs report coming in lighter than expected. The details of the report were generally bullish, with government jobs taking the biggest hit, as expected. It’s just another log on the fire of uncertainty that is torching stocks, and there’s no immediate catalyst to see a March rally.
Next week, investors will get the latest reading on inflation as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) are released before the market opens on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. If the numbers come in hot, stocks could fall even more.
Despite the volatility, this may be a time for long-term investors to find bargains. The MarketBeat team continues to watch the market for opportunities and will continue to point you to stocks that could be profitable during these times. Here are some of our most popular stories from this week.
