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Market analysts at Lombard Financial see a worrying trend in US corporate reports as sluggish GDP momentum keeps a lid on revenues.

Weaker economic data from China and the US and frustration from the Fed meant the month of May began by living up to its adage last night. Dow down 138. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

A slight gain into further blue sky last night for the S&P ensured April marked a fifth consecutive month of gains on Wall Street. Dow up 21. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

The S&P 500 just pipped a new all-time high last night as the risk-on trade returned to fashion. Dow up 106. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.

A brief look at important company events and economic data releases next week.

The past two nights have seen solid jumps in copper, gold and oil although iron ore has bucked the trend. Dow down a net 19 points over two sessions. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

A scam tweet sent Wall Street spiralling last night, then rebounding immediately, on what was otherwise a strong session for earnings. Dow up 152. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Wall Street is back in buy-the-dip mode, re-establishing the trend prevailing before the China GDP sell-off. Dow up 19. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Analysts at CIBC Capital Markets see a flattening yen, a stronger USD and a weaker Aussie… soon.