S&P Futures are showing gains this morning with positive action in autos, banks, drugs and tech. The key economic data point for today will be the ISM Manufacturing index which is due out after the opening bell. U.S. Steel (X) is falling, Indications that Biden will announce that his is blocking their merger with Nippon Steel. Carvana shares are we…

S&P Futures are trading higher this morning with tech shares displaying strong gains. The key economic data point for today will be the Jobless claims which is due out before the opening bell. TSLA is expected to release its sales data today. On Friday, Congress votes on whether or not Mike Johnson remains speaker. Next week the annual CES show in …

S&P Futures are trading higher this morning as tech shares are displaying gains in the last trading session of the year. Bond markets close at 2:00 pm, but it is a regular session for equities. Chinese retailing stocks are higher as China's president says the country has hit its 5% growth target for 2024. Shares of TSLA are on watch as it is expect…

S&P Futures are trading lower and the trading range is tight as markets close in on the end of the year. The key economic report today is the pending new home sales data due out after the open. Tresury Sec Yellen says extraordinary measures to avoid default will start in min January. Former President Jimmy Carter died yesterday, markets to close on…

S&P Futures are trading lower and in a tight trading range, volumes are thin. Weakness is on display in virtually all sectors this morning, except for the quantum stocks which are displaying strong gains. Streaming services (NFLX & DIS) report positive viewership for holiday sporting events. Mastercard says holiday spending increase 3.8% with stren…

S&P Futures are trading lower this morning in light volume. The majority of exchanges are closed today and there is a lack of catalyst likely to occur today. The key economic report today will be the data on Jobless Claims for last week. Markets are expecting the number to come in at 225k which is slightly higher than last week's 220k reading. A tr…

S&P Futures are trading higher this morning in a tight trading range, volumes are light. China announced plans to issue $411B in special treasury bonds which will be used to help boost consumption. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. referred the decision on the proposed buyout of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel to President Biden. Netflix s…

S&P Futures are trading slightly lower this morning in light volume. This morning after the market opens the Consumer Confidence report is scheduled for release. On Saturday morning, President Biden signed a continuing resolution bill on the debt ceiling which prevented a shutdown. Honda and Nissan said that they have a merger agreement in place. X…

S&P Futures are displaying significant weakness this morning. This morning there are a couple of negative catalysts causing markets to fall. The Trump backed budget bill failed to pass and the government faces a shutdown this weekend. Markets are also cautious ahead of this morning's inflation report which is expected to edge higher. Additional Pre…

S&P Futures are positive this morning as market rebound from yesterday's selling pressure. Fed delivered a rate cut and lowered its forward guidance on rates, however the narrative from the fed was rather hawkish which caused heavy selling pressure. Congressional leaders budget deal is running into some stiff pushback from republican lawmakers. Ear…

S&P Futures are positive this morning with multiple catalysts ahead. The key economic event today will be the FOMC announcement on monetary policy where a 25-basis point cut is expected. The latest dot plot data will be released which will likely show fewer and slower rate cuts in 2025. Powells press conference will likely be a source of market vol…

S&P Futures are slightly lower this morning as the Fed starts its two-day monetary policy meeting. Retail Sales report for November is due out before the opening. Earnings reports scheduled for tomorrow morning include TTC, BIRK, JBL & GIS. Pfizer is expected to release its 2025 guidance this morning. Meta says Threads has over 100m DAUs, 300m MAUs…

S&P Futures are higher this morning as markets start to turn their attention to monetary policy. In the week ahead the FOMC, BOE, BOJ will be making monetary policy announcements. NASDAQ is adding PLTR, MSTR & AXON to the Nasdaq 100 index next week. Earnings reports are due out this week from MU, LEN, GIS, BIRK, CAG, DRI, CTAS, FDX & NKE. Congress …

S&P Futures are higher this morning as markets cheer last night's earnings report from AVGO. NASDAQ set to announce a rebalancing of its Nasdaq 100 index. Looking ahead to next week, earnings announcements are due out MU, LEN, PAYX, CTAS, FDX & NKE. FOMC meeting with announcement on Wednesday. The Fed will be updating their Dot Plot at this meeting…

S&P Futures are higher this morning with inflation data in focus with the producer-price index for November scheduled for release. ADBE shares are falling due to its forward guidance. After the bell today, CSCO and AVGO are schedule to release earnings. ECB Monetary policy announcement is scheduled for this morning. Ceasefire agreement in Gaza is c…

S&P Futures are higher this morning and are in a tight trading range ahead of a key economic report. PLAY is falling after an earnings miss and CEO departure. LOW and M issued lower than expected guidance figures. The NASD 100 is set to be rebalanced on Friday, PLTR and MSTR are names being considered. ADBE is scheduled to release earnings after th…

S&P Futures are displaying positive action in the pre-market. Economic calendar is light today and markets are looking ahead to tomorrow's inflation report (CPI). Microsoft is having a shareholder meeting today where a vote will be held on adding Bitcoin to its balance sheet. Speculation about a tie up between MDLZ & HSY would be challenging as a b…

S&P Futures are displaying weakness this morning with key inflation readings due out this week. Advertising stocks are higher on M&A activity. APO and WDAY are being added to the SPX index replacing QRVO and AMTM effective 12/23. Earnings announcements this week include ORCL, TOL, PLAY, GME, ADBE, CIEN, COST, AVGO and LEN. In Europe stocks trading …

S&P Futures are displaying weakness this morning ahead of today's Non-Farms Payrolls report. DOCU, HPE, LULU & ULTA are moving higher after releasing earnings last night. Multiple FOMC officials are set to speak today ahead of the black out period the starts on Saturday. Autos stocks are higher while oil stocks are falling in the pre-market. In Eur…

S&P Futures are slightly lower in a tight trading range this morning as markets await this morning's Jobless Claims report. PVH, S, SNPS and AEO are all lower after releasing earnings last night. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell spoke positive on the economy yesterday and said that the Fed can be more cautious on lowering interest rates. After the bell t…

S&P Futures are showing positive gains this morning due to the latest round of earnings reports. CRM, MRVL, OKTA & PSTG are all trading higher this morning. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak today in his last public statement before the upcoming FOMC meeting. UNH & HOOD have investors days today. Beige Book data is scheduled for rele…

S&P Futures are flat to higher this morning ahead of this morning JOLT's report. Fed Gov Christopher Waller & NY Fed John Williams spoke yesterday and remain confident on growth and that inflation is headed back to their 2% target. The Amazon Web Service Reinvent conference starts today. Shares of Honeywell are moving lower after releasing weaker g…

S&P Futures are displaying weakness this morning with economic and tariff talk in focus. PMI reports & employment data will higher this weeks economic calendar. Trump issues a 100% tariff threat for countries which attempt to replace the dollar as their reserve currency. CEO to automobile manufacturer Stellantis resigns. Cyber Monday kicks off toda…

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…