The social network posts a quarterly loss, while the coffee giant beats expectations.
The social network and the insurance giant are expected to report losses for their most recent quarters.
The long-term outlook is unclear, and the short-term outlook is volatile.
Next week will be a huge test for the rally, climaxing with Friday's jobs report. The Federal Reserve holds an important meeting. Earnings are due from MasterCard, News Corp., Pfizer, Apache, Kraft Foods and American International Group.
The bank is in a constant state of patching its holes.
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