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Economic Reports: This week features significant economic data releases, including the November employment report and October retail sales, which are crucial for assessing the market outlook for 2026. Economists expect a modest increase in nonfarm jobs and a steady unemployment rate of 4.4%.

Consumer Price Index: The November consumer price index will be released, with expectations of a year-over-year increase to 3.1% for both the headline and core rates, following a previous 3% reading in September. This data is particularly important after the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut.

Earnings Reports: Nike is set to report earnings after Thursday's market close, with a focus on inventory management and innovation as key indicators of its turnaround progress. Other companies reporting include homebuilders Lennar and KB Home, as well as Micron, which will provide insights into the housing and semiconductor markets.

Investment Club Information: Subscribers to Jim Cramer's CNBC Investing Club will receive trade alerts before he executes trades in his charitable trust's portfolio, with specific waiting periods based on prior discussions about the stocks.

Insider Sales in Tech Companies: This week, notable insider sales occurred at major tech firms, including Nvidia, AMD, and CrowdStrike, with significant transactions such as Nvidia's Director Mark Stevens selling $63.6M worth of shares.

Salesforce and Lyft Purchases: On the buying side, Salesforce's Director Mason Morfit purchased $25.0M in shares, while Lyft's CEO David Risher bought shares worth approximately $99.6K, indicating confidence in their respective companies.

Palo Alto Networks and Home Depot Transactions: Directors from Palo Alto Networks and Home Depot also engaged in insider sales, with Palo Alto's James Goetz selling shares totaling about $4.88M and Home Depot's Ann Marie Campbell selling 145 shares.

Linde and Norfolk Southern Acquisitions: Linde's CEO Sanjiv Lamba and Norfolk Southern's Director William Clyburn made smaller purchases, acquiring shares valued at around $1.0M and $60.1K, respectively, reflecting ongoing investment in their companies.