NewsWare‘s Trade Talk

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Monday, May 12

S&P Futures are displaying strong gains this morning as markets react to the latest news on the U.S. and China trade talks. The U.S. & China will be lowering tariffs by 115% for the next 90 days and agreed to continue trade talks. Healthcare stocks are weakening as President Trump is expected to sign an executive order on drug pricing today. Defense stocks are on watch as Russia and Ukraine appear ready for peace talks. House Republicans have released a new plan to cut Medicaid spending, opting for a compromise approach after internal debate between party centrists and hardliners. the House GOP plan represents a significant but less extreme reduction in Medicaid spending, shaped by intraparty negotiations and concerns over the potential impact on vulnerable populations. Earnings season remains in focus, with major reports due out this week from Cisco, Tencent, Alibaba, SoftBank, Walmart, and Target. 

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Friday, May 9

S&P Futures are positive higher this morning. Trade talks between the U.S. and China this weekend are in focus. President Trump indicated a major announcement this weekend and indications are that the White House will be lowering its tariffs on China, but they will likely remain elevated. Interesting data point were the figures on China exports which came in positive by 1.8% for April. Apparently, goods were rerouted to various Asian countries and away from the U.S. as exports to the U.S. tumbled. The Trump administration is likely to rescind some of the Biden-era AI chip curbs. Fed Speak highlights the economic calendar today as there are a host of Fed officials scheduled to talk today. Fed governor Adriana Kugler spoke this morning and indicated that unemployment at 4.2% is likely near the Fed's maximum unemployment goal. On the earning front, MCK, NET, DKNG, TKO, TTD, PINS & MCHP are higher after their earnings announcements.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Thursday, May 8

S&P Futures are seeing a strong move higher this morning as President Trump is expected to announce the framework of trade agreement with the U.K. this morning. The UK deal is widely seen as the easiest to secure, given the close economic and cultural ties between the two countries and their nearly balanced trade flows. In Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's press conference yesterday, he was cautious on the state of the economy due to the latest confidence data and indicated that the Fed will need more data before taking any monetary policy action. COST reported strong April sales data last night. Key economic data point for today is this morning Jobless Claims report, estimates are for the number to come in at +230k. On the earning front, APP, BUD, CVNA are higher after their earnings announcements, ARM and FTNT are lower. After the bell today MCK, COIN, NET, DKNG & TTD are set to report.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Wednesday, May 7

S&P Futures are displaying gains this morning as the market reacts to the latest trade related news. After the bell yesterday it was announced that the U.S. and China will meet this week to start trade negotiations. This afternoon there is a Fed announcement along with a Powell press conference. A change in rates is not expected as the Fed is inclined to wait for more data - Markets are currently expecting a rate cut to occur in the July meeting. On the earning front, AMD and ANET both reported beats last night, but the reports were not entirely positive. NVO & DIS are higher after their earnings announcements. After the bell today ARM, APP, FTNT & CVNA are set to report.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Tuesday, May 6

S&P Futures are weakening this morning as tariff concerns remain a negative for the markets. President Trump signed an executive order late yesterday to make it easier for pharmaceutical companies to manufacture medications in the U.S. Later today, President Trump is schedule to meet with Canadian Prime Minister Carney. Doordas. agrees to by Deliverzoo. UBER announced a partnership with Pony AI to deploy robotaxis. On the earnings front, PLTR met expectations on higher revenue, F withdrew its guidance for the year citing economic uncertainties. After the bell today, ADM & ANET are scheduled to release. On the economic front, this morning's a trade data report is scheduled for release.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Monday, May 5

S&P Futures are displaying weakness this morning as markets head into an active week ahead with trade talks, Central Bank meetings and a host of key earnings announcements scheduled to occur. The biggest weekend headline came from OPEC as they indicated that addition production hikes are being considered with a rift between OPEC member on full display. At this weekend's Berkshire Hathaway meeting, Warren Buffet announced his intention to retire at the end of the year. President Trump announced tariffs on foreign made moves on Sunday. Disney's Thunderbolt movie had a successful opening. On the economic front, this morning's is the ISM services data. ZBH released an earning beat this morning while L & CNA missed. After the bell today PLTR, VRTX, F & CLX are scheduled to report.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Friday, May 2

S&P Futures are trading higher this morning with markets displaying positive action on an easing of trade tensions between the U.S. & China. China said that it was mulling a halt to the trade war, but only if the U.S. considered canceling unilateral tariffs. Markets continue to focus on earnings, AAPL and AMZN are displaying losses this morning are earnings releases Thursday night. Next week PLTR, F, DDOG, AMD, ANET, UBER, DIS, NVO, ARM, APP, DASH, SHOP, MCK, DKNG & COIN are set to release. On the economic front, this morning's Non-Farms Payrolls report will be widely watched. There is an FOMC meeting next week, the Fed is expected to make to changes to its interest rate policy.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Thursday, May 1

S&P Futures are displaying strong gains this morning as big tech earnings delivered solid Q1 results. After the bell today, AAPL, AMZN, AMGN, ABNB, RDDT & ROKU are scheduled to report. Trump on Wednesday hinted at progress in trade talks with Japan, he also cited the possibility of trade agreements with India and South Korea, and voiced optimism about a deal with China. China has indicated that it may be open to trade talks with the U.S. Key economic data point for today will be the ISM Manufacturing data. Oil prices continue to slide as Saudi Arabia indicates that it is prepared for a prolonged period of low prices.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Wednesday, April 30

S&P Futures are displaying some weakness this morning. On the economic front this morning the Q1 GDP data will be closely monitored. Overnight, China released its factory order for April which came in weak due to the Trump tariffs being implemented. CAT, CZR, GEHC, GNRC, & V are trading higher after their earnings releases. Visa announced a $30B buyback while GEHC announced a $1B share buyback. After the bell today, MSFT, META, QCOM, KLAC & HOOD are scheduled to report. A total of 50, S&P 500 firms are scheduled to report earnings today.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Tuesday, April 29

S&P Futures are giving up early morning gains and are now trading lower. Key news stories this morning is the pending announcement from the Trump Administration that they will be lowering some tariffs on auto parts. Earnings remain a key focus for today. PFE, HON, HLT & UPS are trading higher after their earnings releases. After the bell today, V, SBUX, MDLZ & PPG are scheduled to report. The next three days feature a flood of first-quarter earnings from large U.S. and international companies. On the economic calendar for today is the latest Consumer Confidence reading and the JOLTs report.