As we enter a new year, experts are cautiously optimistic that stocks will continue their hot streak in 2018. Minimum wage workers get a raise: The minimum wage is set to rise for workers in 18 states and about 20 cities and counties on Sunday and Monday. In areas where consumer spending is depressed, Cooper said, "the injection of additional funds to low wage workers can have a modest stimulative effect." December jobs report: The Bureau of Labor Statistics is scheduled to release December's jobs report on Friday. Wednesday -- Rite Aid earningsThursday -- Walgreens and Monsanto (MON) earningsFriday -- Jobs report

Source: CNN December 31, 2017 14:26 UTC