LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: August 9, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: August 9, 2026, 7:11 AM EDT AI Infrastructure Earnings, Inflation Data in Focus for Investors This Week August 9, 2026, 6:58 AM EDT. Stocks started the week on a high note, with the S&P 500 (^GSPC) ending Friday up 0.6%. Investors turn their attention to AI infrastructure earnings from CAVA Group, Nebius Group, Cerebras Systems, and Applied Materials, alongside important inflation data. The upcoming Consumer Price Index on Wednesday and Producer Price Index on Thursday are seen as pivotal, with economists forecasting 0.2% increases, factors that may affect Federal Reserve rate