The top 10 things to watch Tuesday, Oct. 17 1. The broader market is set to open slightly lower Tuesday, giving back a portion of Monday's gains as Treasury yields rise. Oil prices are steady. September retail sales came in strong: +0.7% vs. 0.3% expected. Excluding auto and gas was up 0.6% vs. 0.1% expected. 2. Bank of America reports better than expected net interest income and slightly better loan loss provisions, following beats on Friday from Wells Fargo and JPMorgan .
Apple CEO Tim Cook greets customers purchasing Apple’s new iPhone 15 during a launch event at the Fifth Avenue Apple Store in New York City on Sept. 22, 2023.The broader market is set to open slightly lower Tuesday, giving back a portion of Monday's gains as Treasury yields rise. Oil prices are steady. September retail sales came in strong: +0.7% vs. 0.3% expected. Excluding auto and gas was up 0.6% vs. 0.1% expected..