NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Thursday, February 20

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Thursday, February 20

S&P Futures are moving lower this morning as markets continue to adjust to President Trumps agenda. President Trump signed an Executive Order for a massive regulatory review and indicted that a trade deal with China is possible. Meanwhile the Defense Secretary tells Pentagon to plan for 8% budget cuts. Dometic political risks may start to weigh on the markets in the coming weeks as there are multiple sources of concerns including tariff risks, the reconciliation bill and the debt ceiling negotiations. Shares of WMT are lower after this morning’s earnings announcement. After the bell today earrings reports are expected for LYV, PODD, SDM, TIVN & OLED. Jobless Claims due out before the opening bell and there is a host of Fed Speak scheduled for today.

NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Wednesday, February 19

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Wednesday, February 19

S&P Futures are moving higher this morning ahead of the release of housing data before the opening bell this morning. The Fed will be releasing its meeting minutes this afternoon. President Trump continues to restate the possibility of tariffs on autos, pharma and semiconductors. He also indicated that he will likely meet with Vladimir Putin to discuss a settlement on the Ukraine war before the end of February. Earnings reports are due out tomorrow morning from WMT, BABA, NTES & BIRK.

NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Tuesday, February 18

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Tuesday, February 18

S&P Futures are moving higher this morning as markets pay attention to Russia Ukraine peace talks. Tariff news will likely be on the back burner for the next month. Earnings will be a key focus for the market this week. After the bell today, ANET, OXY, IFF, TOL & FOUR are due to report. On Wednesday morning watch for reports from ADI, WING, ETSY & WIX. Takeover speculation has shares of INTC moving higher. President Trump remains in Mar-a-Lago today and is expected to sign an Executive Order on public safety in Washington DC today.

NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Friday, February 14

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Friday, February 14

S&P Futures are trading slightly lower this morning with the pause in implementations of tariffs remaining the key headline. The key here is that it allows countries the opportunity to negotiate trade barriers ahead of any tariff action being implemented. Later this morning there are economic reports on Retail Sales and Industrial Production. ABNB, DKNG, FROG, GT, ROKU & WYNN are all higher after releasing their earnings reports. Monday is a holiday, on Tuesday morning watch for earnings from BIDU, FLR, GPC & MDT. The House Budget Committee passed a Budget Resolution and it will not go to the full House for a vote. Hong Kong markets surged as China’s President is meeting with business leaders in an effort to expand growth. Oil prices are moving higher as tariff announcements are delayed.

NewsWare’ Trade Talk: Thursday, February 13

NewsWare' Trade Talk: Thursday, February 13

S&P Futures are trading flat to higher this morning as market react to a slew of earnings reports. APP, BROS, CSCO, HOOD, HUBS & MGM are all higher after their reports. After the bell today AMAT, PANW, ABNB, COIN, DKNG, GDDY, ROKU & WYNN are set to report. President Trump is meeting with India’s Prime Minister today and is expected to make an announcement on reciprocal tariffs today. There are two key economic reports due out today, Jobless Claims and PPI. The senate votes today on RFK appointment as Health & Human Services secretary. European markets are seeing gains in auto stocks this morning and oil prices are falling due to deescalating tensions on the Russia Ukraine war.

NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Wednesday, February 12

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Wednesday, February 12

S&P Futures are trading lower this morning with the markets in a holding pattern ahead of this morning CPI report. President Trump is expected to make an announcement today on tariffs and he is likely to use a 1930’s trade law as the basis for reciprocal U.S. tariffs. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will be continuing his testimony on Capitol Hill today. Earning beats this morning from BIIB, CVS & GNRC and last night from GILD, DASH, & AIG shares are trading higher. After the bell today CSCO, APP, EQIX HOOD, RDDT & UPWK to report. Oil prices are falling after last night’s AOI data displayed a big build in inventories.

NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Tuesday, February 11

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Tuesday, February 11

S&P Futures are trading lower this morning as President Trump announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum. He also signed an Executive Order which is directing the DOJ to pause enforcement on a law that prohibits U.S. companies from bribing foreign officials. Bond yields are moving higher as Fed Chairman Powell begins two days of testimony on Capitol Hill today. NVS to buy Anthos Therapeutics from Blackstone for $3.1B. Elon Musk makes a bid for Open AI which was immediately rejected. President Trump to meet with the Crown Prince of Jordon today. Earning beats this morning from DD, KO, LDOS & CARR – shares are trading higher. After the bell today GILD, DASH. AIG, Z, SMCI. & LYFT to report. Oil prices continuing to move higher due to tariffs and recent sanctions action.

NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Monday, February 10 | NewsWare‘s Trade Talk

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Monday, February 10 | NewsWare‘s Trade Talk

S&P Futures are trading higher this morning. President Trump is expected to announce 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum today. On Tuesday or Wednesday he is expected to announce reciprocal tariffs on unnamed countries. President Trump is meeting with the Prime Minster of India this week; trade issues are expected to be discussed. Fed Chairman Powell will be speaking on Capitol Hill on Tuesday and Wednesday. Markets will be reacting on inflation data this week with the release of CPI and PPI data on Wednesday and Thursday. Corporate earnings results are also in focus KO, SHOP, MAR & HUM to release Tuesday morning. The budget reconciliation process remains stalled due to significant divisions within the Republican Party. Oil prices are higher as recent sanctions are creating an imbalance in the global market.

NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Friday, February 7

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Friday, February 7

S&P Futures are flat to higher as markets awaits the Non-Farms Payrolls data. AMZN released positive earnings last night, stock is lower due to guidance coming in below expectations mainly due to the stronger dollar. AFRM, EXPE, HLT, PINS & TTWO are all moving higher after their announcements. President Trump is meeting with the Prime Minster of Japan today, markets are expecting news of a Trump call with China’s President XI. This morning markets will likely react to the Non- Farms Payrolls report. Oil prices are down due to the API inventory data which indicated a build in inventories.

NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Thursday, February 6

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Thursday, February 6

S&P Futures are flat to higher. Last night’s earnings reports were not impressive, QCOM, ARM, F & SWKS are all moving lower after their announcements. Trade tensions and the lawmaker’s action on the budget reconciliation bill will continue to poise risk for the markets. HON announced that it will be splitting up into 3 separate companies. This morning markets will likely react to economic reports on Preliminary Productivity and Costs for 4Q and the Weekly Jobless Claims data. Oil prices are down due to the API inventory data which indicated a build in inventories.