NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Wednesday, November 6

S&P Futures are higher this morning with the election outcome in focus. A Republican sweep of the house and senate means less gridlock. Bond yields are on the rise and the dollar is strengthening. Markets are likely to show strong momentum this morning. On the earnings front CVS, IRM, JKHY & PRGO are higher after announcements. After the bell today ARM, QCOM, GILD, MCK and LYFT are scheduled to release. The FOMC meeting begins today with an announcement scheduled for Thursday. In Europe, markets are higher and economic releases were positive. Oil prices are falling as the API’s stockpile estimates indicated weakness ahead of today EIA report.

NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Tuesday, November 5 | NewsWare‘s Trade Talk

S&P Futures are higher this morning with the focus on today’s presidential election. While there will be elevated political commentary throughout the day, earnings and economic news will be a source of volatility. Boeings machinist union agrees to end strike. EU investigators conducted searches of NFLX offices due to a tax fraud investigation. APO, HIMS, LPX, PLTR & RACE all delivered earnings beats. MPC announced a $5B share buyback. In Europe, markets remain cautiously higher with commodity related stocks trading higher. Oil prices are higher due to positive economic data out of China.

NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Monday, November 4 | NewsWare‘s Trade Talk

S&P Futures are higher this morning as the markets enter into a week that will be full of market moving headlines. The U.S. elections, Central Bank decisions, and earnings reports will be in focus. The Fed has pushed back their announcement to Thursday due to the election. INTC & DOW are being removed for the DJIA, they are being replaced by NVDA & SHW. Changes are taking place before the open on Friday November 8th. Middle East tensions are on the rise as Iran is threating retaliatory action on Isreal with more powerful warheads. Boeing striking worker are voting on a new proposal today that could end the strike. In Europe, markets are cautiously higher as commodity related stocks gain. Oil prices are spiking higher as Iran tough talk on a pending strike on Isreal is elevating tensions in the region.

NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Friday, November 1

S&P Futures are higher this morning in reaction to earnings reports. AMXN, INTC, CVX, CAH and XPM are higher after earnings, AAPL is lower as the street was not impressed with their forward guidance. Today attention will be on the Non-Payrolls report which is expected to come in lower from the Sept figures which would be positive for the markets as it would provide additional confidence for a rate cut next week by the Fed. Shares of Boeing are active as the company has issued a new proposal in an effort to end strike. Vote is Monday and appears likely to pass. Markets will soon start to display caution ahead of the election. The race is too close to call and markets do not like uncertainty. In Europe, markets are rebounding with all three major indexes in the green. Oil prices are spiking higher on reports that Iran is planning retaliatory strikes in the next few days.

NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Thursday, October 31

S&P Futures are in the red this morning as displays concerns with growth rates on MSFT & META after earnings. After the bell today earnings releases from AAPL, AMZN & INTC are due out. PCE and Jobless Claims due out before the opening bell. Bond yields are ticking lower as markets start to display caution in ahead of next week’s election. Payrolls report is due out tomorrow. In Europe, markets continue to soften with losses in the three major indexes. Oil prices are showing gains as PMI data out of China showed a return to growth.

NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Wednesday, October 30

S&P Futures are ticking higher this morning as markets prepares for another heavy day of earnings and economic reports. RDDT, SNAP, GOOG, V ADP, EAT & CAKE are higher after eps releases, LLY, CAT, OTIS, AMD, CZR are lower. After the bell to earnings reports are due out from MSFT, META, AMGN, COIN, DASH, ROKU & more. In Europe, markets are seeing broad selling with weakness in autos, tech and healthcare. Oil prices are edging higher this morning as API data indicated a draw in stockpiles. There is talk of a possible deal in the Middle East between Israel and Lebanon to cease hostilities.

NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Tuesday, October 29

S&P Futures are non directional this morning ahead of a the release of a host of earnings and economic reports. Boeing has priced its offerings of common stock and depositary shares as the company looks to raise about $21 billion. FFIV, LDOS PFE THC & WM are higher after earnings announcements, BOOT, F, RCL & SWK are lower. The CEO of Boot Barn said that he is leaving for the top job at Ross Stores. The Biden administration is finalizing a rule that will limit U.S. investments in AI and other technology sectors in China that could threaten national security. In Europe, markets are higher due to positive earnings from blue chip stocks. Oil prices are edging higher this morning with API stockpile estimates due out after the bell today.

NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Monday, October 28 | NewsWare‘s Trade Talk

S&P Futures are positive this morning with markets starting to price in a de-escalation of war premium risk in the Middle East. Bond yields need to be watched. This is a big week for corporate earnings and economic reports. GOOG, MSFT, META, AAPL and AMZN are all schedule to report this week. Fed Speakers have started their black out period ahead of the upcoming Fed meeting next week. In Europe, markets are slightly higher with banks, luxury and tech stocks showing gains. Oil prices are falling with Middle East developments in focus.

NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Friday, October 25 | NewsWare‘s Trade Talk

S&P Futures are positive this morning as markets remained focused on corporate earnings and Treasury yields. Shares of DECK, LHX, DLR, COF & WDC are higher after earnings releases. U.S. Judge blocks the pending merger between Tapestry & Capri. MSFT to release hot selling video game “call of Duty today on a subscription basis. Durable Goods report is due out this morning – next week’s economic calendar is very active. In Europe, markets are mixed to lower on the back of positive earnings reports. Oil prices are higher with Middle East developments in focus.

NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Thursday, October 24

S&P Futures are showing gains this morning after a host of earnings announcements and a drop in Treasury yields. Shares of TSLA, TMUS, WHR, MAT, HAS, DOW, UPS, MOH & LRCX are higher after earnings releases. Boeing is moving lower as union rejects the last contract offer. KDP to pay an estimated $1B for 60% share of Ghost energy drinks. Reports on Jobless Claims, PMI flash data and New Home Sales are scheduled to be released this morning. In Europe, markets are higher on the back of positive earnings reports. Oil prices are climbing on Middle East tensions.