Watch Alcoa's Guidance Next Week to Gauge Rebound in the Economy

Next week will be quiet on economic data, but earnings reports from banks like JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo as well as retailers Pier 1 Imports and Bed Bath & Beyond will be in the spotlight.
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Next week will be relatively quiet on the economic front, but we'll get earnings reports from banks like JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo as well as retailers like Pier 1 Imports and Bed Bath & Beyond. RealMoney Pro contributor Chris Versace reveals what the key reports to focus on will be and what elements of these reports could give us clues about the market's direction. He says Alcoa's guidance in particular will be important to watch as a confirming sign of the rebound in the economy.

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