NewsWare‘s Trade Talk

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Friday, March 28

S&P Futures are flat to lower this morning ahead of a key inflation report. The PCE report will be a key focus for the markets today. Sentiment remains cautious ahead of Trumps tariff announcement next week. The CoreWeave (CRWV) IPO starts trading today, priced at $40. Musk indicated last night in an interview that his work at DOGE is almost done. LULU delivered positive earnings last night, yet the stock is trading lower due to its forward guidance.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Thursday, March 27

S&P Futures are displaying little movement this morning as markets react to President Trump's announcement on autos and auto parts. Part II of his tariff announcement is scheduled for April 2nd. Focus today will continue to center on trade tariffs. In the pre market today there are two important economic reports due out, GDP & Jobless Claims. OpenAI is close to finalizing a $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank. LULU is scheduled to release earnings after the bell today.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Wednesday, March 26

S&P Futures are displaying some weakness this morning as markets continue to focus on the April 2nd tariff announcement EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic met Tuesday with U.S. officials in Washington for what he said were substantive talks. A trade official from Mexico will be meeting with White House officials later today/tomorrow. The Trump Administration has added dozens of Chinese companies to its trade blacklist yesterday. The key economic report due out this morning is the report or Durable Goods orders. DLTR is said to be in a deal with a private equity group to sell its Family Dollar stores for $1B. A decision on TikTok U.S. ownership could happen next week.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Tuesday, March 25

S&P Futures have started to move higher this morning as markets remained focused on the details of the pending Trump tariff announcement on April 2nd. An EU trade negotiator is in Washington today for additional trade talks. A joint statement from Russia and the U.S. on yesterday's peace talks is expected today. Key economic reports are due out this morning on housing and consumer confidence. Boeing is seeking to withdraw it plea deal on 737 Max crashes. CVX received an extension for its Venezuelan operations. KBH missed on earnings last night, this morning MKC released earnings that were lower than expectations.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Monday, March 24

S&P Futures are displaying a strong move higher this morning with the focus on the expectations that Trump tariff announcement will be more targeted than feared. As a result, markets are displaying gains in chips, drugs and auto stocks. Tariff news will remain a key source of volatility for the week ahead. After the opening bell, markets will digest the flash PMI data releases. U.S. and Russian officials are meeting in Saudi Arabia to discuss a ceasefire. The U.S. & China are stepping up diplomatic efforts and laying the groundwork for a Trump / Xi meeting. KBH is set to release earnings after the bell today and MKC is schedule to release tomorrow morning.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Friday, March 21

S&P Futures are weakening this morning as the markets is now focused on the pending Trump Tariff announcement which is scheduled for April 2nd. Travel stocks are moving lower this morning as London's Heathrow airport has been closed due to a fire at a nearby electrical substation. President Trump & Defense Secretary are scheduled to speak at 11:00 am this morning. On Sunday, the China Development Forum begins, CEO's from QCOM, FDX, MA, AVGO, PFE are expected to attend. FDX, NKE & LEN are lower after earnings announcements. Macro uncertainties in the world is likely to be a key theme when earnings season kicks off next month.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Thursday, March 20

S&P Futures just moved from flat to lower. The Fed left rates unchanged. They continue to project two rate cuts this year but warned of an uptick in inflation & unemployed for this year. President Trump is expected to sign an Executive Order today aimed at closing the Dept of Education. Chevron lobbied the president for a two-month extension to his order to shut down its operations in Venezuela. Western European nations are holding discussions to provide Ukraine with a peace keeping force. Jobless Claims are due out before the opening bell, expectations are for a reading of 225k. After the open, Existing Home Sales are due out, a reading of 3.95m is expected. Earnings are in focus today with NKE, FDX, MU & LEN set to report after the bell today.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Wednesday, March 19

S&P Futures are trending higher this morning as the market prepares for this afternoon announcement on monetary policy from the Fed. No changes in rates or Dot Plot expectations are likely. President Trump's pending tariff action remains a key pending factor for the economy which Fed Chairman Powell will likely avoid commenting on during his press conference. President Trump is scheduled to meet with top U.S. oil executives today to discuss boosting domestic energy production. ADSK is higher as Starboard Value is expected to launch a proxy fight. Fitch Ratings lowered its outlook on global growth & raised its inflation expectations for the U.S. SIG is higher after its earnings release this morning. After the bell today, FIVE will report and tomorrow morning ACN, DRI, FDS & JBL are scheduled to report.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Tuesday, March 18

S&P Futures are displaying weakness this morning ahead of a host of economic reports, rising geopolitical tensions and the start of the Fed meeting.  Tensions in the Middle East are rising as Isreal launched airstrikes in Gaza this morning. President Trump to speak to Russian's Putin today on Ukraine war. Putin is demanding a suspension of all weapons deliveries to Ukraine during the proposed ceasefire. Trump's tariff policies remain rather vague as the administrations is working on its messaging, however tariff are a negative catalyst. Google is said to be continuing its talks with cybersecurity firm Wiz on a potential $30b deal. NVDA conference starts today. ADBE Summit 2025 investors meeting is today after the market closes. TME is higher after its earnings announcement and news of a $1b share buyback.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Monday, March 17

S&P Futures are negative this morning as markets react to Treasury Secretary Bessent comments about not being concerned about the recent selling pressure in equities.  Bessent’s comments reinforced the view that the Trump administration is unlikely to consider markets reaction to its policy changes. This morning's key economic release will be the Retail Sales data. Nivida's GPU Technology conference starts tomorrow. In the week ahead, there is a Federal Reserve monetary policy meeting and Fed officials will be updating their Dot Plot estimates on the forward path of interest rates. President Trump to speak to Russian's Putin tomorrow on Ukraine war. China is preparing a stimulus announcement. NKE, MU, FDX, ACN FIVE, GIS are all releasing earnings this week.