Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

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Market Overview: After a strong performance last week, with the S&P 500 gaining 3.9%, Dow Jones 2.9%, and Nasdaq 5.2%, stock futures remained flat on Monday, indicating a possible pause in momentum.

Retail Earnings Focus: Investors are awaiting earnings reports from major retailers, with Target leading the way, reporting on Wednesday. Other significant reports include Lowe's, Macy's, and Peloton.

Streaming Venture Blocked: A judge temporarily blocked the launch of the sports streaming service Venu by Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox due to a lawsuit by Fubo TV, which claims the service is anticompetitive.

U.S.-China Financial Cooperation: China announced an agreement with the U.S. to cooperate on financial stability matters, including discussions on capital markets and monetary policy.

Starbucks' Digital Challenge: Starbucks faces operational challenges related to its mobile app, with incoming CEO Brian Niccol tasked with addressing these issues, following his success in enhancing digital operations at Chipotle.

These points highlight key developments and expectations that could influence market movements as the week progresses.