NewsWare‘s Trade Talk

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Friday, January 26

S&P Futures are slightly negative this morning. Earnings announcements after the close yesterday is creating weakness this morning. INTC's report was very poor and is off 10% this morning. This morning before the bell The Personal Income & Outlays report is due out, this is an important inflation report and likely to create volatility. In Europe, stocks are very strong due to strong earnings reports in the luxury goods sector. Oil prices are weakening but are likely to finish the week off with a gain.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Thursday, January 25

S&P Futures are slightly positive this morning. The pending release of 4Q GDP announcement is gathering attention this morning. TSLA shares are off by 7.69% this morning after last nights earnings release. IBM, NOW & LRCX delivered beats, HUM missed with a disappointing forecast. After the bell today, V, INTC, TMUS & WDC are scheduled to release. In Europe, stocks are flat as markets are flat ahead of the ECB announcement and oil prices are higher by more than 1.25%

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Wednesday, January 24

S&P Futures are displaying strong gains this morning. NFLX delivered a strong number in terms of subscriber growth. China's PBOC delivered on a stimulus package overnight and PMI data out of the EuroZone displays growth signals. After the bell today, IBM, CSX, NOW, PKG and TSLA are scheduled to release. Tomorrow morning a host of airline stocks will be releasing. In Europe, stocks are displaying nice gains and Oil prices have just turned negative this morning.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Tuesday, January

S&P Futures are trading slightly higher this morning with the focus on corporate earnings results. JNJ came in slightly better than estimates. MMM beat estimates but delivered weaker than expected forward guidance. After the bell today, Netflix is scheduled to release. Bank of Japan left monetary policy unchanged, ECB announcement is set for Thursday. In Europe, stocks are trading slightly lower. Oil prices are lower with forward demand concerns in focus.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Monday, January 22

S&P Futures are trading higher this morning as we head into a period of heavy earnings announcements. Big tech remains positive this morning. There are a number of key economic data points being released later this week including GDP and PCE reports. Share of Boeing are weak as the FAA recommends airlines inspect the door plus on specific planes. ADM is weak due to accounting concerns. In Europe, stocks are trading higher ahead of Thursdays monetary policy announcement from the ECB. Oil prices are displaying gains, but concerns remain on demand from China.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Friday, January 19

S&P Futures are trading higher this morning with positive momentum in technology stocks. Key topic at the Davos summit has been the development of AI. Earnings season is underway, multiple large cap stocks are scheduled to release next week. On the economic front today, we will be hearing from a host of Fed speakers today as the official black out period on Fed Speak starts on Saturday. Fed speakers are expected to continue with the theme of dampening spring rate cut expectations. In Europe, stocks are trading higher and oil prices are mixed to lower.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Thursday, January 18

S&P Futures are pointing towards a strong opening this morning. Airlines, Autos and Tech sectors are trading higher. Central Bankers continue to dampen market expectations for rate cuts this spring. They continue to say that the data will determine the path of rate cuts. Markets will be paying attention to earnings and economic releases today. In the Middle East, tensions remain elevated, but the markets continue to see the situation as contained. In Europe, stocks are higher and oil prices are moving slightly higher as cold temperatures is affecting oil production in the U.S.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Wednesday, January 17

S&P Futures are indicating a lower opening this morning. Economic data out of China is causing selling pressure this morning. Markets have a host of catalyst this morning including earnings releases, economic reports and Fed Speak. In Europe, stocks are lower with all three major indexes down over 1%. Oil prices are falling due to demand concerns out of Asia after the disappointing Chinese economic data.

NewsWare's Trade Talk: Tuesday, January 16

S&P Futures are lower this morning ahead of earnings results for GS and MS. Markets will also be paying attention to Fed governor Waller who is scheduled to speak this morning. In Europe, stocks are lower due to hawkish comment from an ECB member on the timing of rate cuts. Oil prices are showing gains with Middle East tensions on watch.

NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Friday, January 12

S&P Futures have gone from flat to down as the market reacts to the latest earnings reports from BAC, DAL, JPM, UNH & WFC. This morning key economic data point to watch is the PPI report. Overnight the U.S. & the U.K. launched air strikes in Yemen at Houthi controlled areas. Economic data out of China overnight indicate weak consumer demand. In Europe, stocks are higher as the ECB official indicates rate cuts ahead. and oil prices are higher by more than +3.75%.