The S&P 500 futures trade roughly in-line with fair value as the market struggles to find direction amid mixed corporate news.
Starting with earnings, Pfizer (PFE 51.39, -1.82, -3.4%), Take-Two Interactive (TTWO 171,00, -4.10, -2.3%), Peloton (PTON 27.89, -1.86, -6.3%), and Simon Property Group (SPG 145.60, -3.32, -2.2%) are some of the company's since yesterday's close that issued downside guidance, although plenty of companies did beat EPS estimates and issued upbeat guidance.
The real story with Peloton, though, is that the company announced co-founder CEO John Foley will be replaced by Barry McCarthy, who has held senior leadership and advisory roles with successful technology companies. Mr. Foley will become Executive Chair, starting tomorrow.
Separately, NVIDIA (NVDA 244.40, -2.88, -1.2%) confirmed it terminated its planned acquisition of Arm Holdings, losing a $1.25 billion deposit.
On the data front, investors will receive the Trade Balance report for December (Briefing.comconsensus -$79.6 billion) at 8:30 a.m. ET. Earlier, the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index for January decreased to 97.1 from 98.9 in December.
U.S. Treasury yields have edged higher amid word from Russian President Putin that diplomatic ideas can be discussed regarding Ukraine. The 2-yr yield is up three basis points to 1.32%, and the 10-yr yield is up two basis points to 1.94%. The U.S. Dollar Index is up 0.2% to 95.57. WTI crude futures have slipped below $90 per barrel ($89.48, -1.84, -2.0%).
In U.S. Corporate news:
Pfizer (PFE 51.39, -1.82): -3.4% after missing revenue estimates and guiding FY22 EPS and revenue below consensus. The company beat EPS estimates and reported vaccine revenue of $13.9 billion.
Peloton (PTON 27.89, -1.86): -6.3% after announcing a CEO change, effective tomorrow, and a cost-reduction program. Peloton Co-Founder CEO John Foley will move to Executive Chair, and Barry McCarthy will take over as CEO. The company missed top and bottom-line estimates, guided Q3 revenue below consensus, and cut its FY22 revenue guidance.
Take-Two Interactive (TTWO 171,00, -4.10): -2.3% after guiding fiscal Q4 EPS and net bookings below consensus. TTWO beat EPS estimates.
Simon Property Group (SPG 145.60, -3.32,): -2.2% after guiding FY22 FFO below consensus, overshadowing its better-than-expected results.
NVIDIA (NVDA 244.40, -2.88): -1.2% after confirming a termination of its planned acquisition of Arm Holdings.
Reviewing overnight developments:
Equity indices in the Asia-Pacific region ended Tuesday on a mostly higher note. Japan's Nikkei: +0.1% Hong Kong's Hang Seng: -1.0% China's Shanghai Composite: +0.7% India's Sensex: +0.3% South Korea's Kospi: +0.1% Australia's ASX All Ordinaries: +1.0%.
In economic data:
Japan's December Household Spending 0.1% m/m (expected 0.7%; last -1.2%); -0.2% yr/yr (expected 0.3%; last -1.3%). December wage income -0.2% yr/yr (last 0.8%) and December Current Account deficit JPY371 bln (expected surplus of JPY74 bln; prior JPY897 bln). January Economy Watchers Current Index 37.9 (last 57.5)
Australia's January NAB Business Survey 3 (last 8) and Business Confidence 3 (last -12)
Hong Kong's January Manufacturing PMI 48.9 (last 50.8)
In news:
Japan's trade minister said that higher subsidies for oil refiners are not being considered at this time.
South Korea and the U.K. are revising their free trade agreement.
Former Reserve Bank of Australia policymaker Edwards said that the central bank could make four rate hikes in quick succession near the end of 2022 due to an expanding economy.
Hong Kong's Manufacturing PMI contracted for the first time in 13 months in the January reading.
Major European indices trade near their flat lines while Spain's IBEX (+0.9%) outperforms. STOXX Europe 600: +0.2% Germany's DAX: -0.1% U.K.'s FTSE 100: +0.1% France's CAC 40: +0.3% Italy's FTSE MIB: +0.2% Spain's IBEX 35: +0.9%.
In economic data:
France's December trade deficit EUR11.30 bln (last deficit of EUR9.80 bln) and December Current Account deficit EUR7.10 bln (last deficit of EUR3.40 bln)
Italy's December Retail Sales 0.9% m/m (last -0.4%); 9.4% yr/yr (last 12.4%)
Spain's December Industrial Production 1.3% yr/yr (expected 4.4%; last 4.6%)
In news:
Italy is reportedly planning more fiscal assistance with high energy bills.
French Finance Minister Le Maire said that inflation is expected to decelerate at the end of the year while interest rates are expected to go up.
European Central Bank President Lagarde repeated that a rate hike will not take place until asset purchases are halted.
U.S. equity futures:
S&P 500 Futures: -5 @ 4,479
DJIA Futures: +17 @ 35,108
Nasdaq 100 Futures: -37 @ 14,534
Overseas:
Europe: DAX -0.1%, FTSE +0.1%, CAC +0.3%
Asia: Nikkei +0.1%, Hang Seng -1.0%, Shanghai Composite +0.7%
Commodities:
Crude Oil -1.71 @ 89.61
Nat Gas +0.067 @ 4.289
Gold -3.70 @ 1818.10
Silver -0.261 @ 22.815
Copper -0.0617 @ 4.4008
U.S. Summary:
Earnings/Guidance (Full Earnings Calendar):
Aecom Tech (ACM) beats by $0.12, misses on revs; raises FY22 EPS guidance
AGCO Corp (AGCO) beats by $1.32, beats on revs; guides FY22 EPS above consensus, revs above consensus
Alpha and Omega Semi (AOSL) beats by $0.16, beats on revs; guides Q3 revs above consensus
Amgen (AMGN) beats by $0.35, reports revs in-line
Aramark (ARMK) reports EPS in-line, beats on revs
Astec Industries (ASTE) provides Q4 guidance; revenue up 12.1% yr/yr, but gross margin down 350 bps
Avient (AVNT) beats by $0.03, beats on revs; guides FY22 EPS above consensus, revs above consensus
Axcelis Tech (ACLS) beats by $0.18, beats on revs; guides Q1 EPS, revs above consensus
BP (BP) beats by $0.01, beats on revs
Brixmor Property (BRX) reports FFO in-line, beats on revs
Carnival plc's (CUK) Cunard provides update on bookings for summer 2023
Carrier Global (CARR) beats by $0.05, beats on revs; guides FY22 EPS in-line, revs in-line
Cenovus Energy (CVE) reports Q4 (Dec) results
Centene (CNC) beats by $0.04, reports revs in-line; reaffirms FY22 EPS guidance, guides FY22 revs above consensus
Chegg (CHGG) beats by $0.07, beats on revs; guides Q1 revs above consensus; guides midpoint of FY22 revs above consensus
CNH Industrial (CNHI) beats by $0.04, beats on revs
Coty (COTY) beats by $0.06, misses on revs; raises FY22 EPS guidance
CTS Corp (CTS) beats by $0.02, beats on revs; guides FY22 EPS in-line, revs in-line
Danaos (DAC) beats by $1.15, beats on revs; increases quarterly dividend 50% to $0.75/share
DHT (DHT) beats by $0.07, beats on revs
DuPont (DD) beats by $0.08, beats on revs; guides Q1 EPS below consensus, revs in-line; guides FY22 EPS in-line, revs above consensus; authorizes new $1.0 bln share buyback program, raises quarterly divided by 10%
Edgewell Personal Care (EPC) beats by $0.01, reports revs in-line; lowers FY22 EPS below consensus
FirstCash (FCFS) beats by $0.41, beats on revs
Fiserv (FISV) beats by $0.01, reports revs in-line; guides FY22 EPS above consensus
Gambling.comGroup (GAMB) provides FY21 and FY22 outlook; sees FY22 revs above consensus
Gartner (IT) beats by $0.57, beats on revs; guides FY22 EPS below consensus, revs below consensus
Haemonetics (HAE) beats by $0.11, misses on revs; narrows FY22 EPS guidance
Harley-Davidson (HOG) beats by $0.48, beats on revs; guides FY22 revs above consensus
Houlihan Lokey (HLI) beats by $0.73, beats on revs
Incyte (INCY) misses by $0.76, beats on revs
Jacobs Engineering (J) misses by $0.02, misses on revs; guides FY22 EPS in-line
Kennametal (KMT) misses by $0.03, misses on revs; guides MarQ revs below consensus
Kforce (KFRC) reports EPS in-line, beats on revs; guides Q1 EPS above consensus, revs above consensus; guides FY22 EPS above consensus, revs above consensus
Lear (LEA) beats by $0.09, beats on revs; guides FY22 revs below consensus
Leggett & Platt (LEG) beats by $0.04, beats on revs; guides FY22 EPS in-line, revs above consensus
Malibu Boats (MBUU) beats by $0.14, beats on revs; guides FY22 revs in-line
Masco (MAS) misses by $0.02, beats on revs; guides FY22 EPS in-line; increases quarterly dividend 19% to $0.28/share
Nuance Communications (NUAN) misses by $0.14
nVent Electric (NVT) beats by $0.02, beats on revs; guides Q1 EPS below consensus, revs above consensus; guides FY22 EPS in-line, revs above consensus
Peloton (PTON) misses by $0.47, misses on revs; guides Q3 revs below consensus; cuts FY22revs guidance
Pfizer (PFE) beats by $0.21, misses on revs, vaccine revenue of $13.9 bln; guides FY22EPS below consensus, revs below consensus
Piedmont Office Realty Trust (PDM) reports FFO in-line, beats on revs; guides FY22FFO in-line
Poly (POLY) beats by $0.07, misses on revs; guides FY22EPS in-line, revs below consensus
Principal Fincl (PFG) beats by $0.20; announces dividend
Rambus (RMBS) reports Q4 (Dec) results, misses on revs; gives Q1 segment revenue guidance
S&P Global (SPGI) beats by $0.03, beats on revs, expects merger with INFO will close this quarter
Sasol (SSL) provides H2 and 1H22outlook
SelectQuote (SLQT) reports Q2 (Dec) results; co faced a series of unexpected challenges in its core Senior segment
Simon Properties (SPG) beats by $0.20, beats on revs; guides FY22FFO below consensus
Simpson Manufacturing (SSD) reports Q4 (Dec) results, beats on revs
Sun Country Airlines (SNCY) beats by $0.08, beats on revs; guides Q1 revs below consensus
Take-Two (TTWO) beats by $0.62, reports net bookings in-line; guides MarQ EPS below consensus, net bookings below consensus
Taylor Morrison Home (TMHC) beats by $0.12, misses on revs
Tenet Healthcare (THC) beats by $1.21, misses on revs; guides Q1 EPS below consensus, revs below consensus; guides FY22EPS in-line, revs below consensus
Teradata (TDC) beats by $0.30, reports revs in-line; guides Q1 EPS above consensus; raises FY22EPS guidance above consensus
TFI International (TFII) beats by $0.34, beats on revs
Thomson Reuters (TRI) misses by $0.03, beats on revs; guides FY22revs in-line
Transdigm Group (TDG) misses by $0.17, misses on revs
Varonis Systems beats by $0.03, beats on revs; guides Q1 EPS below consensus, revs in-line; guides FY22EPS below consensus, revs above consensus
Virtu Financial (VIRT) beats by $0.39, beats on revs; announces dividend
Vishay (VSH) reports EPS in-line, beats on revs; guides Q1 revs in-line
Warner Music Group (WMG) reports Q1 (Dec) results, beats on revs
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) reports EPS in-line, misses on revs
General News:
Russian President Putin says diplomatic ideas can be discussed, but did not rule out Ukraine invasion. President Biden says Germany and US will have "united" response and Nord Stream 2 pipeline will end if Russia invades Ukraine, according to the New York Times
Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Oregon, and California all announced that mask mandates will soon end, according to the New York Times
US and Japan reach deal to ease steel tariffs on imports, according to CBS News
AAR Corp (AIR) announces 10-year extension of component MRO agreement with International Aerospace Management Company
Align Tech (ALGN) settles outstanding patent litigation with 3Shape A/S
Alkermes (ALKS) announces positive topline results from ENLIGHTEN-early phase 3b study of LYBALVI in patients early in illness
AMC Entertainment (AMC) has reached lease agreements with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield to acquire and open two high-profile locations, each located in a major market
Axsome Therapeutics (AXSM) provides update regarding AXS-07 program
Benson Hill (BHIL) announces Dean Freeman as CFO
Biogen (BIIB) announces commercialization and license agreement with Xbrane Biopharma for biosimilar referencing CIMZIA
Bowlero (BOWL) approves $200 mln share and warrant repurchase program
CareMax (CMAX) appoints Jose R. Rodriquez to Chair of the company's board of directors, succeeding Richard A. Barasch who resigned
Denbury (DEN) and Natural Resource Partners (NRP) subsidiaries enter into CO2sequestration agreement
Embark Technology (EMBK) and Knight-Swift (KNX) launch Truck Transfer program
Eneti (NETI) signs new contract award for Seajacks
Eni S.p.A. (E) and Milan Linate airports operator have signed an agreement to promote decarbonization initiatives in the aviation sector and accelerate the ecological transition of the two airports
General Dynamics (GD) awarded $229 mln US Army contract
Glaukos (GKOS) appoints Joseph Gilliam as COO, effective April 1
Guess (GES): Legion Partners Asset Management wants Guess co-founders removed from board, according to the Wall Street Journal
iRadimed (IRMD) approves special cash dividend of $1.00/share
Just Eat Takeaway.comN.V. (GRUB) has formally notified The Nasdaq of its intent to voluntarily delist its American Depositary Receipts from the Nasdaq Global Select Market
Karyopharm Therapeutics (KPTI): Phase 3 SIENDO study meets primary endpoint
Linde plc (LIN) signed a long-term agreement with BASF (BASFY) for the supply of hydrogen and steam
LXP Industrial Trust (LXP) initiates review of strategic alternatives
Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO) subsidiary announces commitment for Studio City (MSC) private placement
Merck (MRK) and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics announce that a total of ~3.1 mln courses of molnupiravir have been provided to the U.S. government for allocation across the country
Meta Platforms (FB): Peter Thiel to retire from board at 2022 Annual Shareholder Meeting
Peloton (PTON) announces Barry McCarthy as CEO, John Foley as Exec. Chair; announces cost reduction program to help profitability, FCF
Petrobras (PBR) provides FPSO for Parque das Baleias Integrated Project updates
Phillips 66 (PSX) and H2 Energy Europe to develop retail hydrogen refueling stations across Germany, Austria and Denmark
Raytheon Technologies (RTX): Three senior execs, including the CFO, in the company's missiles division have departed, according to Bloomberg
Sangamo Therapeutics (SGMO) Announces Updated Preliminary Phase 1/2 Data Showing Tolerability and Sustained Elevated a-Gal A Enzyme Activity in Patients With Fabry Disease
Sempra Energy (SRE): Sempra Infrastructure announces that Phase II of its Energa Sierra Jurez wind farm in Tecate, Baja California began operations
Spotify (SPOT): Rumble has offered Joe Rogan $100 mln to leave his job at Spotify, according to the Wall Street Journal
Tilray (TLRY) announces launch of Tilray Medical portfolio
Triumph Group (TGI) awarded new contract with Airbus for primary thermal acoustic system on A220 aircraft
Twitter (TWTR): Cathie Wood sold 4 mln shares of Twitter ahead of earnings Thursday, according to Bloomberg
Vishay (VSH) adopts Stockholder Return Policy; expects to return at least $100 mln to stockholders in 2022
Vontier (VNT) announces its multi-year investment commitment to lead in the global low-carbon energy transition
Walt Disney (DIS) recommends shareholders reject mini-tender offer by Tutanota
Yum! Brands (YUM) increases quarterly divided by 14% to $0.57/share
M&A:
Apple (AAPL) has acquired startup AI Music, according to Bloomberg
Buenaventura SA (BVN) announces asset sales; agrees to sell Yanacocha stake for net proceeds of US$300 mln
Cooper (COO) signs letter of intent to acquire Cook Medical's Reproductive Health business for approx. $875 mln
Home Bancshares (HOMB) purchases marine loan portfolio for approx. $238 mln
NVIDIA (NVDA) and SoftBank Group (SFTBY) terminate NVIDIA's acquisition of Arm Limited
Orange (ORAN) wants to merge its Spain unit MasMovil, according to Reuters
Simmons First National (SFNC) receives approval from Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis for proposed acquisition of Spirit of Texas Bank SSB
Velodyne Lidar (VLDR): 8-K filing shows agreement for Amazon (AMZN) to acquire up to 39.59 mln shares
Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) acquires gold stream from Sabina's Goose Project
Syndicate:
Snap (SNAP) intends to offer, subject to market conditions and other factors, $1.25 bln aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2028 in a private placement
Vera Therapeutics (VERA) files for 4 mln share common stock offering
IPOs:
Expected to Price:
No IPOs expected to price.
Gapping Up/Down
Gapping up:
VLDR +40.6%, CHGG +8.3%, SSD +7.8%, TDC +6.9%, ACLS +5.9%, BOWL +5.4%, TFII +4.6%, SNCY +4%, DAC +2.7%, CNC +2.7%, MLCO +1.9%, YUM +1.3%, CUK +1.1%, ALGN +0.9%, ACM +0.9%, BIIB +0.8%, PFG +0.8%, NETI +0.6%
Gapping down:
SLQT -49.9%, EDIT -12.8%, KFRC -7.5%, EHTH-6.5%, IT -3.1%, AXSM -3%, TTWO -2.8%, GRUB-2.6%, RMBS -2.6%, SPG -2.2%, EPC -2.2%, NVDA-1.7%, FB -1.6%, RTX -1.3%, VRNS -1.2%, CVE-1.2%, ASTE -1.1%, ERIC -1%
Analyst Research (see Upgrades/Downgradescalendarfor full list):
Upgrades
Grupo Aeroportuario (OMAB) upgraded to Outperform from Neutral at Bradesco BBI; tgt raised to $65
Downgrades:
Air Products (APD) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at BMO Capital Markets; tgt lowered to $280
Annaly Capital Mgmt (NLY) downgraded to Mkt Perform from Mkt Outperform at JMP Securities
CME Group (CME) downgraded to Neutral from Overweight at Atlantic Equities; tgt $250
General Motors (GM) downgraded to Equal-Weight from Overweight at Morgan Stanley; tgt lowered to $55
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (PAC) downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at Bradesco BBI; tgt raised to $150
Grupo Aeroportuario Del Sureste (ASR) downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at Bradesco BBI; tg lowered to $230
Hercules Capital (HTGC) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Compass Point; tgt $18
Meta Platforms (FB) downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at KGI Securities; tgt $270
SelectQuote (SLQT) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Citigroup; tgt lowered to $4
SelectQuote (SLQT) downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at Credit Suisse; tgt lowered to $4
SelectQuote (SLQT) downgraded to Neutral from Overweight at Piper Sandler; tgt lowered to $4
Utz Brands (UTZ) downgraded to Perform from Outperform at Oppenheimer
Zimmer Biomet (ZBH) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Canaccord Genuity; tgt lowered to $125
Others:
Agree Realty (ADC) initiated with a Neutral at BofA Securities; tgt $72
Alight (ALTI) initiated with an Overweight at Stephens; tgt $15
Bilibili (BILI) initiated with an Equal Weight at Barclays; tgt $32Bilibili (BILI) initiated with an Equal Weight at Barclays; tgt $32
IDEXX Labs (IDXX) initiated with an Overweight at Atlantic Equities; tgt $650
Li Auto (LI) initiated with an Overweight at Barclays; tgt $38
MarketAxess (MKTX) initiated with a Neutral at Atlantic Equities; tgt $380
NIO (NIO) initiated with an Overweight at Barclays; tgt $34
NovoCure (NVCR) initiated with a Buy at Loop Capital; tgt $200
Trip.comGroup (TCOM) initiated with an Overweight at Barclays; tgt $33
XPeng (XPEV) initiated with an Overweight at Barclays; tgt $33
Upcoming Events:
Econ Data:
08:30 ET: Trade Balance for Dec. (Briefing.comConsensus -$79.6B; Prior -$80.2B)
Earnings:
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Tuesday (Feb 8)
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Wednesday (Feb 9)
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Friday (Feb 11)
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Asia & Europe detail:
Asia: Nikkei +0.1%, Hang Seng -1.0%, Shanghai Composite +0.7%
Equity indices in the Asia-Pacific region ended Tuesday on a mostly higher note. Japan's trade minister said that higher subsidies for oil refiners are not being considered at this time. South Korea and the U.K. are revising their free trade agreement. Former Reserve Bank of Australia policymaker Edwards said that the central bank could make four rate hikes in quick succession near the end of 2022 due to an expanding economy. Hong Kong's Manufacturing PMI contracted for the first time in 13 months in the January reading.
In economic data:
Japan's December Household Spending 0.1% m/m (expected 0.7%; last -1.2%); -0.2% yr/yr (expected 0.3%; last -1.3%). December wage income -0.2% yr/yr (last 0.8%) and December Current Account deficit JPY371 bln (expected surplus of JPY74 bln; prior JPY897 bln). January Economy Watchers Current Index 37.9 (last 57.5)
Australia's January NAB Business Survey 3 (last 8) and Business Confidence 3 (last -12)
Hong Kong's January Manufacturing PMI 48.9 (last 50.8)
---Equity Markets---
Japan's Nikkei: +0.1%
Hong Kong's Hang Seng: -1.0%
China's Shanghai Composite: +0.7%
India's Sensex: +0.3%
South Korea's Kospi: +0.1%
Australia's ASX All Ordinaries: +1.0%
---FX---
USD/JPY: +0.2% to 115.28
USD/CNH: +0.2% to 6.3726
USD/INR: +0.1% to 74.69
Europe: DAX -0.1%, FTSE +0.1%, CAC +0.3%
Major European indices trade near their flat lines while Spain's IBEX (+0.9%) outperforms. Italy is reportedly planning more fiscal assistance with high energy bills. French Finance Minister Le Maire said that inflation is expected to decelerate at the end of the year while interest rates are expected to go up. European Central Bank President Lagarde repeated that a rate hike will not take place until asset purchases are halted.
In economic data:
France's December trade deficit EUR11.30 bln (last deficit of EUR9.80 bln) and December Current Account deficit EUR7.10 bln (last deficit of EUR3.40 bln)
Italy's December Retail Sales 0.9% m/m (last -0.4%); 9.4% yr/yr (last 12.4%)
Spain's December Industrial Production 1.3% yr/yr (expected 4.4%; last 4.6%)
---Equity Markets---
STOXX Europe 600: +0.2%
Germany's DAX: -0.1%
U.K.'s FTSE 100: +0.1%
France's CAC 40: +0.3%
Italy's FTSE MIB: +0.2%
Spain's IBEX 35: +0.9%
---FX---
EUR/USD: -0.2% to 1.1423
GBP/USD: UNCH at 1.3543
USD/CHF: -0.1% to 0.9229