NewsWare‘s Trade Talk

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Wednesday, June 12

S&P Futures are slightly higher this morning as markets awaits this morning CPI release. Also, today there is the Fed announcement. The Fed has been very consistent with its guidance, but the Dot Plot data will likely be a source of volatility today. It is likely to move down to 2 rate cuts in 2024, markets would not be surprised if that figure comes in at 1 cut. Oracle delivered weaker than expected results last night, but their guidance is giving the stock a lift. Tesla's shareholder meeting it tomorrow where a vote will be held on Musk's pay package. In Europe, markets are showing gains, however, auto stocks are falling as the EU is moving forward with tariffs on Chinese EV vehicles. Oil prices are higher with multiple factors in play. API stockpiles data showed a draw, IEA raised its oil demand forecast and tensions in the Middle have elevated again.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Tuesday, June 11

S&P Futures are indicating a weaker opening this morning as caution appears to be dominating the markets sentiment. There are a number of upcoming catalysts that the markets are watching including the latest Federal Reserve interest rate decision, CPI data and key economic data due out from China tomorrow. LLY is higher after receiving a positive panel review of its experimental Altizer's drug. AAPL is falling as momentum into its WWDC event fades. Israel's El Al is said to be in talks with BA to purchase 30 737 Max planes. In Europe, markets attempted a bounce back, but the early morning gains could not hold. Oil prices are giving back some of yesterdays gains ahead of this morning OPEC report.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Monday, June 10

S&P Futures are displaying weakness this morning as European election results and the pending Fed announcements has prices moving lower. CRWD, GDDY & KKR will be added to the S&P 500 on 6/24. NVDA is trading on a split adjusted basis this morning, share are slightly lower. Apple's World Wide Developers conference starts today. Moderna released positive phase 3 data on its Covid/Flu vaccine this morning. In the week ahead, watch for earnings announcements from CASY, ORCL, PLAY, AVGO, RH & ADBE. In Europe, markets are falling due to election results and France calling for snap elections. Oil prices are trading slightly higher this morning

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Friday, June 7

S&P Futures are flat this morning as market wait for this morning's Non-Farm payrolls report which will likely determine the markets direction for the day. DOCU & MTN failed to impress on their earnings results last nights. After the bell today watch for earnings announcements from MTN & DOCU. The FTC is looking into MSFT deal with Inflection AI. In Europe, markets are falling as the anticipation of the ECB announcement is causing traders to fade their positions Oil prices are trading slightly higher with the Baker Hughes data due out later today.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Thursday, June 6

S&P Futures are flat this morning as market wait for this morning's ECB announcements. The Bank of Canada yesterday issued a rate cut and said more cuts are likely needed. The key economic data point for today will be the Non-Farms Payrolls report. This morning there is positive action in SMAR & LULU after earnings last night. After the bell today watch for earnings announcements from MTN & DOCU. In Europe, markets are positive in anticipation of the ECB announcement. Oil prices are trading slightly higher on the expected rate cut from the ECB is helping to lift prices this morning.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Wednesday, June 5

S&P Futures are higher this morning with Central Bank meetings in focus. Bank of Canada is expected to lower rates today and the ECN is expected to do the same tomorrow. Today's key economic data point is the ADP Employment report due out before the opening bell. Markets are reacting positively to earnings last night from CRWD & HPE. DLTR said that they are considering spinning off Family Dollar. After the bell today watch for earnings announcements from Lululemon, Dollar Tree, Brown-Forman, and Campbell Soup. In Europe, markets are positive as economic data continues to show growth. Oil prices are trading slightly higher with the official stockpiles data schedule for release today.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Tuesday, June 4

S&P Futures are displaying negative sentiment this morning which is mainly due to yesterday's weak PMI reading. Autos, banks, oil and tech stocks are moving lower. Today's key economic data point is the JOLT's report due out 30 mins after the opening bell. After the bell today waht for earnings reports from CrowdStrike, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Bath & Body Works & PVH. Markets in India fell hard overnight due to the countries election results. India's downward move is likely contained. In Europe, markets are in the red. The ECB announcement is scheduled for Thursday. Oil prices are down hard as market price in weaker economic growth along with pending increases in OPEC production.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Monday, June 3

S&P Futures are displaying some positive indications this morning. It's a big week for the market with employment data and an ECB meeting scheduled for this week. Friday's Non-Farm Payrolls report will likely be the key economic data point of the week. Over the weekend NVDA & AMD presented a roadmap on chip development, which is helping to keep AI enthusiasm high. GSK is down hard this morning as courts believe that there is a link between its Zantac drug and cancer. In Europe, markets are higher on the back of this morning PMI releases and ahead of the ECB announcement on monetary policy this week. Oil prices are mixed to lower; Sunday's OPEC meeting was neutral to slightly bearish for oil prices.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Friday, May 31

S&P Futures are weakening this morning as markets await a key economic report due out before the opening bell. This morning's PCE report will focus on the annual core data point.  The core PCE deflator likely moderated in April to the slowest monthly pace yet this year, potentially providing some relief after a year of sticky inflation. Tech stocks are weak this morning, healthcare stocks are rising. In Europe, markets are starting to turn higher as this morning's. Oil prices are mixed to lower, weakening economic data out of China, this morning PCE report and anticipation of this weekend's OPEC are all important factors today.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Thursday, May 30

S&P Futures are moving lower this morning. Salesforce.com is off by 16% this morning which is weighing on Dow futures. CRM released modestly disappointing earnings last night. The key economic report for today is the Q1 revision to the GDP data. Banks are trading higher this morning while semiconductor stocks are falling. After the bell today there are earnings reports due out from COST, DELL, MRVL, ZS, NTAP & ULTA. In Europe, markets are showing modest gains and oil prices are weakening due to last night API oil stockpiles estimates indicating that inventories fell by 6.49million barrels last week.