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Stocks seem set to open higher at the beginning of a week that features a range of data releases and the crucial FOMC meeting.

Did the question of a Fed taper became a little more muddled after Thursday’s jobless claims data clocked in at a two-month high?

The day’s trading could be influenced by data on unemployment and retail sales, and speculation about next week’s FOMC meeting.

Markets might choose to slow down ahead of Thursday’s unemployment and retail sales data release, and next week’s FOMC meeting.

Stocks are expected to hold course even as talk of a Fed taper heats up ahead of next week's FOMC meet.

Following the lowest unemployment rate in five years reported last week, focus will now shift to retail sales and jobless claims data.

Unemployment data will be watched closely for an insight into the Fed’s next move on its stimulus program.

A host of data and what the Federal Reserve makes of them in determining future monetary policy will play on investors’ minds.

Following a string of losses, stocks look set to open higher on a day marked by two crucial economic data points.

With no notable data or earnings releases, Tuesday's trading session looks to be stock-taking time for investors.

Investors return to a market that’s climbed fast and long enough to trigger fears of a bubble from certain quarters.

Traders are back from the Thanksgiving break, and Friday’s short session looks set for thin volumes and ending November on a high note.

Earnings give way to data points as stocks continue to rally while trading volumes thin out in the run-up to Thanksgiving Day.

Data on housing and the Case-Shiller home-price index will be watched even as investors shift into holiday mode.

Quarterly earnings from retail majors and Ben Bernanke’s speech after market hours should sway investor sentiment.

After yet another week when indexes closed in on historic highs, Monday could see a quiet but positive open.

Could the Yellen effect overflow into Friday’s trading session? Futures suggest it could.

Investors will evaluate Janet Yellen’s answers before the Senate Banking Committee for clues to her future Fed leadership.

Near record-highs and technical resistance levels, earnings and developments at the Fed could be reasons for a pause in the rally.

In the absence of key data releases, investors could focus on earnings statements and comments from various Federal Reserve officials.

The Fed's leadership, quarterly company earnings and economic data should hold investors’ attention.