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 buyout of Hershey would require approval from the Hersheys Trust. AI, MTN & UNFI are higher after earnings. After the bell today PLAY and G...
Dec 10, 2024•21 min•Ep 1063•Transcript available on Metacast 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 mostly higher with an ECB meeting this week, a rate cut is expected. Oil prices are higher this morning as China looks to boost its domestic e...
Dec 09, 2024•14 min•Ep 1062•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Europe stocks trading mostly higher Frances's President is expected to name a new Prime Minster shortly. Oil prices are falling as OPEC announced...
Dec 06, 2024•18 min•Ep 1061•Transcript available on Metacast 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 today, LULU, VEEV, HPE DOCU, ULTAGTLB & VSCO are scheduled to report earnings. In Europe stocks trading mostly higher despite the political dis...
Dec 05, 2024•20 min•Ep 1060•Transcript available on Metacast 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 release this afternoon. GM forecasts a $5B charge related to its China business in a regulatory filing. On the earning front SNPS, S, PVH, FIV...
Dec 04, 2024•17 min•Ep 1059•Transcript available on Metacast 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 guidance after the bell yesterday. AT&T has its investors day today, Robinhood Markets has theirs tomorrow. On the earnings front, CRM PSTG...
Dec 03, 2024•17 min•Ep 1058•Transcript available on Metacast 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 today, retailers indicate positive sales data for their Black Friday sales events. Semiconductor stocks are weak as the Biden administration is sa...
Dec 02, 2024•16 min•Ep 1057•Transcript available on Metacast 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 expectations are for the restrictions to be less stringent than their previous plan. MSFT is under pressure this morning as the FTC is launching a bro...
Nov 29, 2024•15 min•Ep 1056•Transcript available on Metacast 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 afternoon. In Europe, stocks are displaying weakness as European markets are expected to be hit the hardest on potential tariffs. Oil prices show...
Nov 27, 2024•19 min•Ep 1055•Transcript available on Metacast 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 drugs be covered by Medicare and Medicaid. Israel's security cabinet set to vote on a cease-fire deal that would halt fighting between Hezbollah and ...
Nov 26, 2024•20 min•Ep 1054•Transcript available on Metacast 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 earnings reports due out this week, Zoom, Agilent, Dell, Best Buy, CrowdStrike, Autodesk, and retailers Dick's Sporting Goods and Macy's. Summit Materia...
Nov 25, 2024•13 min•Ep 1053•Transcript available on Metacast 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 discussing a peace plan. In Europe, stocks are mostly lower but have been recovering from the early morning lows. Oil prices have turned lower....
Nov 22, 2024•15 min•Ep 1052•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Speak. Russian tensions remain elevated as hostilities continue. After the bell today watch for earnings reports from GAP, NTAP, ROST and INTU. In E...
Nov 21, 2024•19 min•Ep 1051•Transcript available on Metacast 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 channels including MSNBC, CNBC and USA. Takeover chatter in INCY. Delta is holding an investors day today. In Europe, stocks are display slight ...
Nov 20, 2024•18 min•Ep 1050•Transcript available on Metacast 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 the FTC is preparing action on GOOG & MSFT before his term ends. Kansas City Fed Jeffery Schmit is schedule to speak today. Shares of SMCI are g...
Nov 19, 2024•17 min•Ep 1049•Transcript available on Metacast 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 bankruptcy protection. President Biden met with China's President Xi over the weekend. China is more concerned with the incoming administration. Chica...
Nov 18, 2024•17 min•Ep 1048•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Two key economic reports due out this morning, Retail Sales and Industrial Production. SEC filings displaying position adjustments at major funds co...
Nov 15, 2024•22 min•Ep 1047•Transcript available on Metacast 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 tirzepatide was very positive. In Europe, stocks are higher on economic data and upbeat earnings. Oil prices are lightly higher ahead of this morning's sto...
Nov 14, 2024•19 min•Ep 1046•Transcript available on Metacast 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 expected to file for bankruptcy as Frontier drops its merger bid. Super Micro says that they are unable to file their 10-Q on time. In earnings news ...
Nov 13, 2024•19 min•Ep 1045•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Europe, stocks are lower due to disappointing economic releases and weakness in China. Oil prices are higher after yesterday's big sell off....
Nov 12, 2024•16 min•Ep 1044•Transcript available on Metacast 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 scheduled to report. In Europe, stocks are higher due to corporate earnings announcement and ahead of this weeks inflation report. Oil prices...
Nov 11, 2024•15 min•Ep 1043•Transcript available on Metacast 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 the FOMC announced its 25 basis point rate reduction yesterday. In Europe, stocks are lower as China's stimulus announcement was not a...
Nov 08, 2024•18 min•Ep 1042•Transcript available on Metacast 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 & 3Q Productivity & Cost to be released before the opening bell. In Europe, stocks are higher, The FTSE is only showing a minor gain...
Nov 07, 2024•19 min•Ep 1041•Transcript available on Metacast 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,...
Nov 06, 2024•14 min•Ep 1040•Transcript available on Metacast 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 comm...
Nov 05, 2024•17 min•Ep 1039•Transcript available on Metacast 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 retaliato...
Nov 04, 2024•19 min•Ep 1038•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Nov 01, 2024•21 min•Ep 1037•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Oct 31, 2024•20 min•Ep 1036•Transcript available on Metacast 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 stockpi...
Oct 30, 2024•21 min•Ep 1035•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
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