Update: The first ninety minutes of trading sees all US indices lower with the Nasdaq leading the way with a 0.95% loss, S&P down 0.6%, and Dow Jones down 0.5%.
Energy stocks again outperform with the XLE Energy ETF up 0.3% with financials being the next best performer. Tech stocks again lose ground as does the real estate sector.
Selected Winners: Rocket up 18%, Nielsen Holdings up 6%, Carnival and Royal Carribean up 4%, Square up 6%, GM up 2%, MorganStanley up 2%, BHP up 1.7%, RioTinto up 1.7%.
Selected Losers: Novavax down 10%, NIO down 8%, LiAuto down 5%, DoorDash down 4%, Target down 4%.
Here is what you need to know for Tuesday, March 2:
Markets power hour on Monday lasts the whole session as US stocks have their best day in nine months. But the technical picture still gives hope to bears and inflation still remains a threat. The Dollar remains bid, breaching 1.20 versus Euro earlier on Monday. Oil slides modestly to $60.60 as higher OPEC supply fears grow. The US 10 year yield remains subdued by recent standards at 1.44%.
European markets remain calm on Tuesday as the rally in US stocks was tempered somewhat by weakness in Asia. The EuroStoxx is up 0.2%, Dax up 0.5% and FTSE up 0.4%.
US futures are all lower, after yesterday's gains hardly that surprising. The Nasdaq is down 0.1%, S&P down 0.1% and the Dow is down 0.07%.
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Guo Shuqing, chairman of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission warned about bubbles in foreign markets and properties, contributing to a downturn in Asian stocks.
US airlines remain in "dire straits" according to Airlines for America which represents American Airlines, Delta, and United among others. The trade group is to ask for a third round of government assistance according to Reuters.
Eurozone inflation comes in as expected, calming recent investor fears. Eurozone core HICP (Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices) was 1.1% year on year, 0.2% for the month.
German unemployment also comes in as expected with the unemployment rate at 6%.
ECB Board member Fabio Panetta speaks currently.
US Senate to begin debating President Biden's stimulus bill this week.
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager said it still remains positive on equity markets despite recent inflationary concerns. "We still believe the new nominal will support equities and risk assets over the next six to 12 months," BlackRock's Investment Institute economists said.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) saw Average Daily Volumes (ADV) up 28% in February versus January. CME saw a record single-day volume for micro e-mini contracts on Feb 26.
Target posted better than expected fourth-quarter results but declined to provide guidance. EPS was $2.67 versus $2.54 expected. Shares are up 1% in pre-market.
Zoom Video (ZM) crushed it as EPS came in at $1.22 versus $0.79 expected. Shares are up 6% in Tuesdays pre-market.
NIO posted disappointing results after the close on Monday. EPS was $0.16 loss versus $0.074 loss expected. Shares are down 5% pre-market.
A US Wealth tax is back on the agenda thanks to Elizabeth warren. She is one of the sponsors of the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act which proposes an annual tax of 2% on wealth from $50 million to $1 billion and 3% over $1 billion. Bernie Sanders is alos a co-sponsor of the bill.
Novavax Inc could see its covid-19 vaccine approved in the UK shortly and would then soon likely follow in the US the CEO said. Q4 results were weaker on top-line EPS at $2.70 loss versus $1.49 expected. Revenue rose to $279.7 million versus $8.8 million for the previous year. Shares are down 4% in the pre-market.
AstraZeneca's covid-19 vaccine with Oxford University is showing to be 80% effective in preventing hospitalizations in the over 80's group. Numerous countries have resisted using the vaccine in older age categories due to worries over its effectiveness.
Walt Disney is seeing strong growth in its streaming service Disney + from adults without children according to CEO Bob Chapek. 50% of Disney+ market do not have kids he said, giving opportunities for content.
JP Morgan lists its top stocks to watch for March. StateStreet, Nextera Energy, Marathon Petroleum, and Jones Lang LaSalle-CNBC.
Roku is buying Nielsens digital advertising business-CNBC.
Ups and Downs
Zoom Video, PiperSandler and Rosenblatt raiese their price target.
Beyond Meat was upgraded by Citi to buy from neutral.
TripAdvisor was upgraded by Citi to buy from neutral.
Disney was named by Bank of America as a favoured stock to watch on the reopening of the economy.
Marriot Vacations price target raised at Stiefel.
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The S&P really needs to break trendline resistance in the next few sessions if the bullish momentum from Monday is to mean anything. Failure will lead to a re-test of 3791 support and then 3694.
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