Stocks Mixed as Investors Await Jobs Data for Fed Clues
• Stocks kicked off the second quarter mixed as investors eye Friday's jobs report for signals on potential Fed rate cuts
• Gold hit new highs on hopes for imminent rate cuts after Friday’s softer inflation data
• Apple stock faces warnings ahead of earnings amid competitive pressures and flattening iPhone growth
• Semiconductor stocks have rallied quickly over the past 5 months but historically struggle in April
• Alphabet is lagging the broader market partly due to concerns over AI competition and leadership