NewsWare‘s Trade Talk

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Friday, March 14

S&P Futures are showing positive gains this morning due to expectations that a government shut down will be avoided. Senate Majority leader Chuck Shumer announced that he will be backing the bill. The announcement of press briefing in China on Monday has markets expecting stimulus action. President Trump will be at the Justice Dept this afternoon to discuss his agenda. Key economic reading for today will be the Consumer Sentiment data from the Univ of Michigan, the report will contain inflation expectations. ULTA, DOCU & SMTC are higher after releasing positive earnings last night.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Thursday, March 13

S&P Futures are flat to higher this morning as the market awaits economic releases on Jobless Claims data and the Feb PPI data. Trump tariffs continue to weigh negatively on the sentiment. President Trump indicated that he would respond to the EU countermeasures. Upcoming market catalysts for next week includes the potential government shut down, NVDA CEO speech and the FOMC meeting. April 2nd remains a key date on the calendar as President Trump is expected to implement a new round of tariffs. Intel names former board member Tan as permanent CEO. FTC plans to continue with its action on big tech firms MSFT & AMZN. After the bell today, SSTC, DOCU & ULTA will be releasing earnings.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Wednesday, March 12

S&P Futures are moving higher this morning after a tumultuous trading session on Tuesday. The Trump administration's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports went into effect today. The European Union announced retaliatory tariffs that will start April. CPI data is due out before the opening bell and a softer reading is expected.  TSMC has approached Nvidia and other U.S. chip companies about taking stakes in a joint venture that would operate Intel's factories. Congress passed a Continuing Resolution bill, Senate approval will prove more difficult. After the bell today, ADBE, CCI PATH, S and AEO will be releasing earnings.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Tuesday, March 11

S&P Futures are displaying slight gains after yesterday sell-off. Markets are showing concerns with elevated premiums in tech stocks and President Trumps economic agenda / tariff action. Delta Airlines cut their Q1 guidance and indicated the reduction in consumer and corporate confidence caused by macro uncertainty. President Trump is scheduled to meet with the CEO's of CSCO, JPM & C today. Congress may vote on the Continuing Resolution bill today; passage of the bill remains challenged in both the House and the Senate. Shares of ORCL & DKS are moving lower after their earnings announcements.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Monday, March 10

S&P Futures are falling this morning as markets fade Friday's positive comments on the economy from Fed Chair Powell. In an interview over the weekend, President Trump said the economy faces a period of transition and did not rule out a recession. Economic data out of China over the weekend came in weak. Inflation data is on tap this week with report on CPI & PPI due out. Congress is working on a bill to avoid a government shutdown later this week. On the earning front reports are due out this week include ORCL, KSS, DKS, CASY, ADBE, & ULTA.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Friday, March 7

S&P Futures are positive this morning ahead of today's Non-Farms Payrolls report this morning. President Trump is holding a Crypto Summit at the White House today, last night he signed off on the creation of a strategic bitcoin reserve. Fed Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak today. Tariff news continues to dominate the sentiment, markets react negatively to uncertainty and tariff process has been highly chaotic. On the earning front, AVGO, GAP and GWRE are higher after their releases. Earnings reports due out next week include ORCL, KSS, DKS, CASY, ADBE, & ULTA.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Thursday, March 6

S&P Futures are displaying a strong move to the downside this morning with the focus on employment data and trade policy. Employment data trends have been weakening and todays Jobless claims report will be a key data point ahead of tomorrow's Non-Farms Payrolls report. Tariff news continues to move markets. President Trump's decision for a one-month reprieve on auto tariffs is a minor move considering that his administration has tariff action plans on every trading partner / product category which are expected to be announced over the coming months. Markets react negatively to policy uncertainty and nervousness is clearly evident in the recent economic reports. On the earning front, JD M, and ZS are higher after their releases. After the bell today results are due out from AVGO, COST, GAP & HPE.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Wednesday, March 5

S&P Futures are moving higher this morning as Commerce Sec indicated that the Trump Administration may announce a tariff reduction on Canada and Mexico today. European markets are displaying a strong upside move on new spending plans out of Germany. China talked stimulus action in the Two Sessions meeting. Trumps address to a joint session of Congress did not provide any new details of his economic plan and did not indicate a possible tariff reduction announcement on Canada and Mexico. CRWD earnings announcement disappointed the markets and shares are lower. After the bell today, MRVL, VEEV, ZS & MDB are scheduled to release. Jazz Pharmaceuticals to acquire Chimerix for $8.55 per share. evening. ECB rate announcement is scheduled for tomorrow. Congress remains challenged to advert a government shutdown next week as funding runs out on March 14th.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Tuesday, March 4

S&P Futures are cautiously lower this morning as President Trump's trade tariffs go into effect. China and Canada have already responded by slapping tariffs on U.S. goods, and Mexico is expected to do the same. Shares of WBA are higher this morning on reports of a pending buyout deal. HON is said to be close to a $2.2B deal for Syndyne. Target released better than expected earnings this morning. After the bell today CRWD, FLUT, ROST & BOX are set to report. RFK jr is shaking up the committee that advises the government on vaccine approvals. President Trump is set to speak to a joint session of Congress this evening. Oil is trading at a 4-month low as OPEC prepares to raise production.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Monday, March 3

S&P 500 Futures are moving higher this morning as we start a new month and a new week. Markets are awaiting the latest announcements when it comes to possible Trump tariffs. Investors also prepare for a big week of retail earnings including releases from #TGT, #JWN, #ROST and #ANF. One key economic report due out today after the opening bell.