The Club's top 10 things to watch Wednesday 1. Stocks are poised to open slightly higher Wednesday following a strong rally Tuesday that saw equities gain for a third-straight session. The market is being supported in early trading following the release of the ADP National Employment report, which showed U.S. private payrolls increased less than expected in August — the latest sign the Federal Reserve is succeeding in cooling the economy through higher interest rates.
increased less than expected in August — the latest sign the Federal Reserve is succeeding in cooling the economy through higher interest rates. Investors are also looking ahead to the Labor Department's non-farm employment report on Friday. ahead of its Sept. 12 product event, while reiterating a $240-per-share price target on the stock.