S&P Futures are displaying positive action this morning as the markets prepares for a shortened trading session for the last trading day of the month. Solid gains in retail & semiconductor stocks. The Biden administration is considering additional restrictions on the sale of semiconductor equipment and AI memory chips to China, however the expectat…

S&P Futures are showing some weakness this morning. Markets are gearing up for a flood of economic data today with this morning PCE report in focus. Volumes are expected to be light ahead of the Thanksgiving Day holiday tomorrow which sets the stage for elevated volatility. DELL, CRWD, HPQ & ADSK are all lower after releasing earnings yesterday aft…

S&P Futures have moved from flat to lower to higher. Multiple catalysts are creating volatility this morning. Late yesterday, President-elect Trump made his first comments on his tariff plan since being elected. Trump indicated that he is considering placing tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico. The Biden Administration is proposing anti-obesity dru…

S&P Futures are trading higher this morning. President Elect Trump nominated hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary. Bessent will look for the economy to grow its way out of debt and spur bank lending. Multiple key economic reports are due out this week including the Fed meeting minutes and the PCE report. There are a host of earnin…

S&P Futures are trading lower this morning as tech stocks are experiencing a pull back in the pre market. Flash PMI data is due out after the open and expectations are for continued signs of growth in both manufacturing and services. ROST, NTAP and GAP are moving higher after releasing earnings last night. Russia indicates that they are open to dis…

S&P Futures are flat to higher this morning as markets continue to digest the earnings report from Nivida. Despite beating lofty expectations NVDA is trading lower due to concerns about its gross margins. Major brokers remain bullish and continue to raise price their price targets. Economic data is on watch with two key reports and a host of Fed Sp…

S&P Futures are up modestly this morning as Russian Ukraine tensions ease. The key focus this morning is on the earnings announcement from Nivida. Markets will be hearing from multiple Fed officials today including Collins, Bowman & Cook. Trump is said to be close to making a decision on his Treasury Secretary. Comcast plans to spin off cable-TV ch…

S&P Futures are falling this morning as global tensions rise following Russia's modification of its nuclear doctrine. The changes to Russia's nuclear policy have created a more uncertain geopolitical environment, which is creating this morning's bearish sentiment. The Biden Administration is looking to deliver billion of promised chip grants and th…

S&P Futures are trading flat to higher this morning ahead of earnings announcements from NVDA & WMT this week. Tesla shares are higher by 7% this morning as the Trump Administration looks to create federal rules for self-driving cars. CVS Health adds 4 board members to satisfy a request from an activist hedge fund. Spirt Airlines filed for bankrupt…

S&P Futures are trading lower this morning in a reaction to comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell that the Fed is not in a rush to lower rates. Put volumes soar in drug stocks as President-elect Donald Trump nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic and critic of federal health agencies, to be his Secretary of Health and Human Services. Tw…

S&P Futures are trading higher this morning ahead of some key economic reports and comments later today from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. On the earnings front, DIS reported positive results and is trading higher. CSCO, JD also delivered positive results but are moving lower. Capri Holding terminates merger with Tapestry. LLY phase 3 data for tirzepati…

S&P Futures are displaying some weakness this morning as markets awaits this morning inflation report. The October CPI reading is due out before the bell. Yields on the 10-year treasury bonds spike yesterday to their highest level since July in anticipation of a hot inflation reading. The 10 yr yield is at 4.416% this morning. Spirt Airlines is exp…

S&P Futures are lower this morning as global markets mover lower.. The key economic event for today will be a speech from Fed Governor Christopher Waller, markets are also looking ahead to tomorrows CPI report. In earnings news Home Depot delivered a positive report and raised guidance. After the bell today SPOT & OXY are scheduled to release. In E…

S&P Futures are higher this morning as markets remains enthusiastic on the possibility of future growth with the new administration. Today is veterans' day, banks and the bond markets will be closed. No economic reports today. Wednesday CPI report will be the highlight for the week. On the earnings front this week, HD, AZN, CSCO, DIS & AMAT are all…

S&P Futures are flat to lower in a reaction to corporate earnings. On the earnings front ABNB, ANET, ARRY, DKNG, FTNT, AKAM & TTD are moving lower after announcements. China announced a new stimulus plan which focuses in on debt refinancing. NVDA & SHW ar added to the Dow Jones Industrial Average replacing INTC & DOW. Fed Speaker on watch today as …

S&P Futures are displaying gains this morning after yesterday impressive rally. The markets are awaiting a monetary policy decision from the FOMC today. On the earnings front APP, ELF, LYFT, MCK, QCOM, DDOG & RL are higher after announcements. After the bell today, ANET, ABNB, TTD, SQ, DKNG & RIVN are scheduled to release. Data on Jobless Claims & …

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…

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,…

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 &…

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…

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 …

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 br…

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 sai…

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 o…

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 i…

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 J…

S&P Futures are displaying weakness this morning as Treasury yields nudge higher. Shares of BSX, LRN TXN & PKG are higher after earnings releases. SBUX pre-announced Q4 eps and announced that they are suspending guidance. E.coli outbreak at McDonalds sending shares lower, said to be liked to onions. There is a Bank of Canada meeting today, expectat…

S&P Futures are displaying weakness this morning with the markets focused on earnings, bond yields and commentary from Fed officials. Shares of DGX, DHR, GM, KMB MMM and RTX delivered eps beats this morning. JCP Investment Management has built a 2% stake in Cheesecake Factory. Fed Speakers are indicating a gradual pace of rate cuts and indicated th…

S&P Futures are moving lower this morning as the market prepares for a host of earnings announcements this week. China's PBOC lowered two of its short-term lending rates this morning. Shares of Boeing are higher this morning as a deal to end the months-long strike is said to have been reached. Merger talks between Humana and Cigna are said to have …

S&P Futures are showing gains this morning due to economic and earnings news. China economic numbers came in better than expected & the PBOC indicates more stimulus to come. last night NFLX released a positive earnings report. Shares of SLB & PG are fractionally higher after releasing earnings this morning. CVS replaced its CEO and slashed its quar…

S&P Futures are indicating a strong start to this morning's trading session. The positive earnings report for TSM is creating bullish sentiment for the sector. Shares of Expedia are trading higher as UBER is said to be considering a takeover. After the bell today, NFLX is scheduled to report earnings. China's economic briefing did little to boost s…

S&P Futures are slightly higher this morning with earnings announcements in focus. UAL, JBHT are moving higher after their releases. Semiconductor stocks are mostly higher this morning. AMSL shares are falling after technical glitch release earnings earlier than expected. After the bell today watch for earnings from AA, CSX, DFS, EFX, LVS & STLD. T…

S&P Futures are positive this morning as earning reports start to hit the tape. BAC, JNJ & PNC are moving higher after their releases. Israel indicates that they will likely stick to military targets in their expected retaliatory strike on Iran. Boeing reaches a line of credit worth 10B with a group of banks. Google and Kairos Power working on a nu…

S&P Futures are positive this morning ahead of a relatively quite day in the markets today. Bond Markets are closed as today is a federal holiday. China's finance minister highlighted the countries stimulus plans without giving specific numbers, addition meetings scheduled for later this month. U.S. to send missile defense system to Israel ahead of…

S&P Futures are flat to lower ahead of this morning's PPI print. Markets are also waiting on an announcement out of China that is expected to focus on stimulating domestic consumption. BK, BLK FAST, JPM & WFC all reported earnings beats this morning. Shares of TSLA are down more than 5% after last night's robo taxi event. In Europe, markets are mix…

S&P Futures are flat to lower and as expected are staying in a tight trading range this morning. Two key economic reports are due out before the bell (CPI & Jobless Claims) either report could create volatility for the markets this morning. DAL & DPZ are moving lower after announcing earnings this morning. COST released Sept sales data which showed…

S&P Futures are flat to lower in the pre-market. Shares of Boeing are lower as union talks break down. Share of HD are higher as Hurricane Milton approaches landfall in Fla. The DOJ is considering calling for a breakup of Google. Overnight, China announced that an economic briefing is scheduled for Sat. Israel's leader Netanyahu is said to be havin…

S&P Futures are indicating a higher opening this morning as bond yields start to fall. Profit takings is being seen in Chinese stocks; China linked stocks are moving lower. There are a host of Fed speakers today, Fed officials will likely push forward expectations of a 25-basis point cut in November. Pepsi's earnings delivered a miss on revenue. Ho…

S&P Futures are indicating a big move lower this morning. Markets are weakening due to rising bond yields and concerns on geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. CPI data for Sept to be released on Thursday. Apollo is buying the Barnes Group for 47.50 a share. Starboard has taken a position in PFE valued at $1B. Key events this week include TSLA …

S&P Futures are displaying solid gains this morning. Markets await a key employment report this morning, the monthly non farms payrolls data. Retail stocks are gaining as port workers are returning to the job. Apollo is in talks to buy Barnes Group for $45 a share. Spirt airlines is in talks for a bankruptcy filing. The European Union is set to imp…

S&P Futures are lower this morning as market continue to pay attention to geopolitical events in the Middle East. On the calendar for today are reports on Jobless Claims and Factory orders along with updates on the services sector. LEVI is falling after reporting earnings last night, STZ is scheduled to report this morning. Autos and banks are lowe…

S&P Futures are flat to lower this morning with the dominant topic being Iran's missel strike on Israel. The strike was largely ineffective, and Israel has vowed to respond. A strong response will likely cause markets to weaken. The ADP employment report is due out this morning, last month's report was underwhelming. NKE release an EPS beat yesterd…

S&P Futures are flat to higher this morning with a focus on pending data releases on manufacturing and employment this morning. Fed Chair Jerome Powell sees more rate cuts this year. MKC delivered a strong earnings beat this morning, NKE earnings are due out after the bell. Labor unrest continues as east coast port workers go on strike. Boeing is w…

S&P Futures are flat to lower ahead of this morning as we head into the week with employment data in focus. Fed Chair Jerome Powell is speaking this afternoon. The union of dockworkers on the east coast appear likely to go on strike a midnight as contract expires. Boeing talks with union officials are stalled over pension issues. Auto stocks are lo…

S&P Futures are flat to lower ahead of this morning PCE data. COST delivered an earnings beat on lower revenue last night. DirecTV is in talks to acquire Dish Network. Union leaders at Boeing did not take the latest offer to a vote. A longshoreman strike is possible next week, a prolong strike would hurt holiday sales. Bristol Meyers receives appro…

S&P Futures are displaying a strong leg higher this morning. Key factors behind the positive action are the stimulus plans out of China and the positive earnings announcement from Micron. Economic data will be on watch today with multiply economic reports due out. Market will also be paying attention to a host of Fed speakers this morning. Southwes…

S&P Futures are ticking lower ahead of the opening bell today. Sentiment is cautious this morning as markets hit another all time high yesterday. China continued to provide stimulus as its central bank cut its one-year loan rate to 2% from 2.3%. Meta's Meta Connect event starts today, CEO to speak at 1:00 pm. Presidential candidate Harris is said t…

S&P Futures are flat to higher ahead of the opening bell today. Sentiment is positive as China finally releases a strong stimulus package. Visa is on watch as the Justice Dept is said to preparing a lawsuit over anti-competitive practices. Boeing looks to end union strike and send a proposal yesterday. Fed Governor Michelle Bowman to speak today, s…

S&P Futures are slightly higher this morning. There are a host of Fed speakers this morning. Flash PMI data out of Europe were negative this morning which may push the ECB to ease monetary policy. China PBOC lower a borrowing rate this morning and scheduled an announcement for tomorrow. DELL, PLTR & ERIE have been added to the SPX index as of today…

S&P Futures are weakening this morning as the markets react to more cental bank decisions. The economic calendar is light today. Overnight, Lennar, Fed Ex and MillerKnoll released disappointing earnings. The BOJ and the PBOC left rates unchanged, markets were expecting a rate cut from the PBOC. Nike's CEO announced his retirement. Autos are weak as…