3 things will influence the stock market in the most consequential week of the year
The major stock benchmarks rallied Friday but were lower last week, with the Nasdaq leading the way lower after reaching new highs. In a heavy week of tech earnings, the Nasdaq lost 1.5% and broke a seven-week winning streak. The Nasdaq on Tuesday posted a record-high close of 18,712. The index finished 2.5% below Tuesday’s…