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Stock futures edge higher as traders dig through March jobs report; Week Ahead: Inflation data, big bank earnings in focus; First Republic suspends preferred dividend ahead of Q1 earnings; Tesla confirms Shanghai 'megapack' battery plant plans and Pioneer shares leap on report of Exxon takeover talks.

Stock futures bump higher ahead of inflation data; Fed inflation gauge may not provide support for rate cut bets; Fed lending to banks eases slightly, balance sheet shrinks; First Republic reportedly probed by Massachusetts regulators over stock sales and Historic Trump indictment may include 30 charges related to business fraud.

After the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank and others, the FT has analysed more than 100 institutions to identify those that are the biggest cause for concern

Futures: Micron's bullish comments lifted chip stocks, while Lululemon soared on earnings and guidance.

Several banks have collapsed in 2023, including Silvergate Capital, Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank, unit of SVB Financial

But, there's a glimmer of hope to be seen.

The recent banking turmoil has been a jolt for small businesses of all stripes, spurring many to scrutinize their banking services and mull whether or not they should make changes

First Republic was the top S&P 500 performer Monday as banking fears eased somewhat. Carnival and Google were notable losers.

Global economic growth was expected to slow this year, but this month's banking crises have raised the risk of even bigger problems.

Binance may have breached U.S. rules, including those related to anti-money laundering.

Bank stocks rallied as First Citizens agreed to buy Silicon Valley Bank while officials mull more First Republic support. KeyCorp got an upgrade.