5 things to know before the stock market opens Tuesday, Nov. 16

Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day:

1. Stocks set to rise with shoppers undeterred by higher prices

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on November 15, 2021 in New York City.

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2. Walmart, Home Depot top expectations on earnings, revenues

Walmart and Home Depot

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Home Depot shares rose 1% in the premarket after the company issued on Tuesday adjusted third-quarter earnings and revenue that exceeded expectations. Same-store sales climbed 6.1% in the quarter, solidly beating estimates of a 2.2% rise as consumers continue to fix up their homes during Covid, albeit at a slower rate than a year ago. In Q3 2020, same-store sales surged nearly 25%.

3. Bitcoin drops toward $60,000 as major cryptos plunge

4. Taxes are not the only reason Elon Musk is selling Tesla stock

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5. Bankers, traders set for biggest bonuses since Great Recession

A street sign for Wall Street is seen in the financial district in New York, November 8, 2021.

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