The S&P 500 futures trade 27 points, or 0.6%, above fair value as the latest geopolitical headlines offer some reprieve for the market. The benchmark index enters the session down 0.9% for the week after a steep decline yesterday.
Investors are cautiously optimistic on the Russia-Ukraine situation after Secretary of State Blinken agreed to meet with Russia's foreign minister next week if there's no invasion, according to The New York Times. Russia also rebuffed claims that it was planning to invade.
The reaction outside the futures market has been
muted. The 10-yr yield is unchanged at 1.97%, and the 2-yr yield is up two basis points to 1.49%. Gold futures have edged lower from the $1900 level ($1893.80, -8.20, -0.4%). The U.S. Dollar Index is little changed at 95.81.
WTI crude futures, however, are now trading below $90 per barrel ($89.49, -2.26, -2.5%) amid the potential for a nuclear agreement with Iran.
On the earnings front, investors continue to see disappointing reactions in growth stocks, specifically Roku (ROKU 107.10, -37.61, -26.0%), DraftKings (DKNG 18.25, -3.81, -17.3%), and Redfin (RDFN 20.60, -8.04, -28.1%). To be fair, Roku missed revenue estimates and issued downside Q1 revenue guidance.
Separately, today's data will include Existing Home Sales for January (Briefing.comconsensus 6.08 million) and the Conference Board's Leading Economic Index for January (Briefing.comconsensus 0.2%) at 10:00 a.m. ET.
In U.S. Corporate news:
Roku (ROKU 107.10, -37.61): -26.0% after missing revenue estimates, guiding Q1 revenue below consensus, and saying it expects TV unit sales to remain below pre-COVID levels this year due to supply chain issues.
DraftKings (DKNG 18.25, -3.81): -17.3% despite beating revenue estimates and raising its FY22 revenue guidance.
Redfin (RDFN 20.60, -8.04): -28.1% despite beating top and bottom-line estimates and guiding Q1 revenue above consensus.
DuPont (DD 82.99, +3.26): +4.1% after agreeing to sell the majority of its Mobility & Materials business to Celanese (CE 158.00, +5.07, +3.3%) for $11 billion in cash.
Deere (DE 382.00, +1.47): +0.4% after beating top and bottom-line estimates and raising its FY22 net income guidance.
Reviewing overnight developments:
Equity indices in the Asia-Pacific region ended the week on a mostly lower note. Japan's Nikkei: -0.4% (-2.1% for the week) Hong Kong's Hang Seng: -1.9% (-2.3% for the week) China's Shanghai Composite: +0.7% (+0.8% for the week) India's Sensex: -0.1% (-0.6% for the week) South Korea's Kospi: UNCH (-0.1% for the week) Australia's ASX All Ordinaries: -1.0% (-0.2% for the week).
In economic data:
Japan's January National CPI 0.5% yr/yr (last 0.8%) and National Core CPI 0.2% yr/yr (expected 0.3%; last 0.5%)
New Zealand's Q4 Input PPI 1.1% qtr/qtr (last 1.6%) and Output PPI 1.4% qtr/qtr (last 1.8%)
In news:
Japan's Finance Minister Suzuki said that recent inflation has been mostly driven by higher energy costs and that inflation without higher wages will negatively impact consumption.
South Korea's Vice Finance Minister Lee said that the risk of higher inflation is spreading and that a difficult situation will persist this month.
The conservative challenger for South Korea's president has increased his lead over the incumbent to seven percentage points, according to Gallup.
Major European indices trade in mixed fashion. STOXX Europe 600: +0.1% (-1.0% week-to-date) Germany's DAX: -0.1% (-1.1% week-to-date) U.K.'s FTSE 100: +0.4% (-1.3% week-to-date) France's CAC 40: +0.4% (-0.5% week-to-date) Italy's FTSE MIB: +0.5% (-0.7% week-to-date) Spain's IBEX 35: -0.1% (-1.5% week-to-date).
In economic data:
Ukraine's defense minister told the Kyiv Independent that the risk of an "all-out" invasion by Russia is "not high," adding that Ukrainians are safe everywhere in the country except for the war zone in Donbas.
European Central Bank policymaker Kazimir voiced support for ending quantitative easing in August with a flexible timetable for rate hikes.
The French government will inject EUR2.1 bln into utility provider EDF.
U.S. equity futures:
S&P 500 Futures: +22 @ 4,403
DJIA Futures: +134 @ 34,446
Nasdaq 100 Futures: +100 @ 14,272
Overseas:
Europe: DAX -0.1%, FTSE +0.4%, CAC +0.4%
Asia: Nikkei -0.4%, Hang Seng -1.9%, Shanghai Composite +0.7%
Commodities:
Crude Oil -2.09 @ 89.67
Nat Gas +0.026 @ 4.512
Gold -7.60 @ 1894.40
Silver -0.012 @ 23.863
Copper +0.0195 @ 4.5425
U.S. Summary:
Earnings/Guidance (Full Earnings Calendar):
Aerojet Rocketdyne (AJRD) misses by $0.07, beats on revs
Air Lease (AL) beats by $0.52, beats on revs
Alliant Energy (LNT) misses by $0.01, beats on revs; guides FY22EPS in-line
Ameren (AEE) misses by $0.01, beats on revs; guides FY22EPS in-line
AMN Healthcare (AMN) beats by $0.33, beats on revs; guides Q1 revs above consensus
Appian (APPN) beats by $0.07, beats on revs; guides Q1 EPS above consensus, revs above consensus; guides FY22EPS above consensus, revs above consensus
AptarGroup (ATR) beats by $0.02, beats on revs; guides Q1 EPS in-line
Arconic (ARNC) reports Q4 (Dec) results, beats on revs; guides FY22revs above consensus
Aspen Aerogels (ASPN) reports Q4 results, misses on revs; guides FY22revs in-line
Barnes Group (B) beats by $0.09, reports revs in-line; guides FY22EPS in-line
BJ Restaurants (BJRI) misses by $0.17, misses on revs, comps +45.6%
Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) beats by $0.08, beats on revs; guides Q1 EPS in-line, revs in-line
Cambium Networks (CMBM) beats by $0.01, beats on revs; guides Q1 EPS below consensus, revs in-line; guides FY22EPS above consensus, revs above consensus
Casella Waste (CWST) beats by $0.03, beats on revs; guides FY22revs above consensus
Chuy's (CHUY) beats by $0.09, reports revs in-line; comps +20.8% yr/yr, -0.7% compared to 2019
Cognex (CGNX) beats by $0.08, beats on revs; guides Q1 revs above consensus
Con Edison (ED) beats by $0.14, beats on revs; guides FY22midpoint of EPS above consensus
Cronos Group (CRON) beats by CAD 0.34, misses on revs
Deere (DE) beats by $0.66, beats on revs; raises FY22net income guidance
Diamondrock Hospitality (DRH) reports FFO in-line, beats on revs
Digital Realty Trust (DLR) beats by $0.01, reports revs in-line; guides FY22FFO in-line
Doma (DOMA) reports Q4 (Dec) results, beats on revs
DraftKings (DKNG) beats on revs; raises FY22revenue guidance
Dropbox (DBX) beats by $0.05, beats on revs; co to repurchase an additional $1.2 bln of its Class A common stock; guides 1Q22 and FY22revs below consensus
Exelixis (EXEL) beats by $0.19, beats on revs; guides FY22revs in-line
Globant (GLOB) beats by $0.05, beats on revs; guides Q1 EPS above consensus, revs above consensus; guides FY22EPS above consensus, revs above consensus
Globus Medical (GMED) beats by $0.02, beats on revs; guides FY22EPS below consensus, revs below consensus
Golden Entertainment (GDEN) misses by $0.07, beats on revs
GTY Technology (GTYH) misses by $0.31, reports revs in-line; sees Q1 in-line consensus
Hannon Armstrong Sust. Infr. (HASI) reports Q4 (Dec) results, beats on revs; expects FY24EPS of $2.40 at the midpoint; increases quarterly dividend 7% to $0.375/share
Instructure (INST) reports Q4 results, beats on revs, guides Q1 and FY22revs in-line
Intel (INTC) provides upside FY22guidance at investor meeting; outlines longer term growth model
Keysight (KEYS) beats by $0.10, beats on revs; guides Q2 EPS in-line, revs in-line
Ligand Pharma (LGND) beats by $0.43, beats on revs; guides FY22revs below consensus
Livent (LTHM) beats by $0.01, beats on revs; guides FY22revs above consensus
LTC Properties (LTC) reports Q4 (Dec) results, beats on revs
Matson (MATX) beats by $2.58, beats on revs
Mercer Intl (MERC) beats by $0.25, reports revs in-line
MSA Safety (MSA) beats by $0.43, beats on revs
NatWest Group plc (NWG) reports FY21results
nLIGHT (LASR) misses by $0.04, misses on revs; guides Q1 revs below consensus
Orion Engineered Carbons (OEC) misses by $0.18, reports revs in-line; guides FY22EPS below consensus
Park Hotels & Resorts (PK) beats by $0.03, beats on revs; not providing guidance
Prothena (PRTA) misses by $0.27, misses on revs
Quidel (QDEL) beats by $1.97, beats on revs
Realogy (RLGY) beats by $0.04, beats on revs
Redfin (RDFN) beats by $0.04, beats on revs; guides Q1 revs above consensus
Ritchie Bros. (RBA) misses by $0.08, misses on revs
Roku (ROKU) beats by $0.13, misses on revs, added 3.7 mln active accounts from last quarter; guides Q1 revs below consensus, expects TV unit sales to remain below pre-COVID levels due to supply chain issues
RR Donnelley & Sons (RRD) misses by $0.01, reports revs in-line
Shake Shack (SHAK) beats by $0.06, reports revs in-line, comps of +20.8%; guides Q1 revs below consensus, comps of high-single digits to low-double digits percentage
ShockWave Medical (SWAV) beats by $0.23, beats on revs; guides FY22revs above consensus
Sunrun (RUN) misses by $0.04, beats on revs
Takeda Pharma (TAK): Alofisel shows clinical remission rate at six-months in the real-world INSPIRE study interim analysis consistent with the pivotal clinical ADMIRE-CD Study1,2
Tanger Factory (SKT) beats by $0.04, beats on revs; guides FY21FFO above consensus
US Cellular (USM) beats by $0.14, reports revs in-line
Ventas (VTR) beats by $0.02, beats on revs; guides Q1 FFO above consensus
Virgin Galactic (SPCE) announced effective immediately, Chamath Palihapitiya will step down as chairman and as a member of its Board of Directors to focus on other public company board commitments
Washington REIT (WRE) misses by $0.01, misses on revs; guides FY22FFO in-line
Yamana Gold (AUY) beats by $0.02, misses on revs; provides 2022-2024 production guidance
General News:
Gunfire between Russian-backed separatists and Ukraine residents might be used as a justification for invasion by Russia. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken agreed to meet with Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov next week as long as there is no invasion, according to the New York Times
Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) is "undecided" regarding Fed vice chair for supervision nominee Sarah Bloom Raskin, according to Bloomberg
Senate passes bill to fund government through March 11; President Biden will sign it today
Antitrust bills get support from trade group, according to Reuters
Abbott Labs (ABT) initiates voluntary recall of powder formulas manufactured at Sturgis facility
ACM Research (ACMR) announces purchase orders for 13 Ultra ECP map and 8 Ultra ECP ap copper plating systems, of which 10 tools are repeat orders from a top-tier Chinese foundry
Activision (ATVI): Regulators expanding investigation into Activision workplace issues, according to the Wall Street Journal
American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) increases quarterly dividend to $0.18/share from $0.10/share
Aspen Aerogels (ASPN) announces $150 mln investment from Koch Strategic Platforms
Aspen Aerogels (ASPN) plans to construct an advanced manufacturing facility at Bulloch County's Southern Gateway Commerce Park
Avita Medical (RCEL) announces that the United States Food and Drug Administration has reviewed and approved the premarket approval application supplement for RECELL Autologous Cell Harvesting Device
Bayer AG (BAYRY) announces results from Phase III ARASENS trial of NUBEQA
Bayer (BAYRY) reports Darolutamide plus androgen deprivation therapy and docetaxel significantly increases overall survival in patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer
BioMarin Pharm (BMRN) provides update on gene therapy programs; received additional request from the FDA for information needed to resolve hold on PHEARLESS Phase 1/2 study
BlackRock (BLK) will support fossil fuels after Texas threatened to to drop pension plans at the company, according to Reuters
Builders Firstsource (BLDR) has authorized the Company to repurchase $1 bln of its common shares
Cue Health (HLTH) and Cardinal Health (CAH) partner to expand distribution of Cue's COVID-19 tests
Encore Wire (WIRE) authorizes repurchase of up to 2.0 mln common shares
Ericsson (ERIC): US ITC launches investigation based on ERIC's patent complaint against Apple (AAPL)
Fortive (FTV) has authorized a share repurchase program under which Fortive may purchase up to 20 mln shares of Fortive's common stock
Full House Resorts (FLL) promotes John Ferrucci to COO
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) voluntarily pauses enrolment on phase III RSV maternal vaccine candidate program
GT Biopharma (GTBP) appoints Manu Ohri as CFO effective immediately
Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) announced that its Board of Directors has declared an increased quarterly cash dividend to common shareholders of $0.22/share, up 22% from its previous $0.18/share quarterly dividend
Matador Resources Company (MTDR) Reports 20% Annual Increase in Total Proved Reserves, Including 56% Annual Increase in Proved Developed Reserves
M/I Homes (MHO) approves $100 mln increase to existing share repurchase authorization
NextEra Energy (NEE) raises quarterly dividend to $0.425 from $0.385/share
Northrop Grumman (NOC) awarded $250 mln Navy contract
Novartis' (NVS) Sandoz launches generic lenalidomide in 19 countries across Europe
Nuvei Corporation (NVEI) promotes Yuval Ziv to President
O-I Glass (OI) subsidiary Paddock Enterprises receives approval of disclosure statement and solicitation process from US bankruptcy court
Old National Bancorp (ONB) announces $200 mln stock repurchase authorization
Parsons (PSN) has entered into a collaborative agreement with Battelle Memorial Institute to combine Parsons' unique per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances investigation approach and tools with Battelle's patented PFAS analytical and site investigation tools and technologies
Regeneron (REGN) and Sanofi (SNY) provide update on ongoing Dupixent (dupilumab) chronic spontaneous urticaria Phase 3 Program
Sherwin-Williams (SHW) appoints Heidi G. Petz as COO, effective March 1
Xos (XOS) has entered into dealership agreements with MHC Xos
Zynex (ZYXI) anticipates no change in revenue related to switch in United Health Care prescription coverage
M&A:
Celanese (CE) acquires majority of DuPont's Mobility & Materials Business for $11 bln
Pilgrim's Pride (PPC): JBS SA withdraws proposal to acquire shares of Pilgrim's Pride, according to Reuters
Sandstorm Gold (SAND) signs letter of intent with Royalty North for sale of certain non-royalty and non-stream assets
Volkswagan (VWAGY) in discussions with Huawei to purchase key unit, according to Manager Magazine
Syndicate:
AtriCure (ATRC) files mixed securities shelf offering
AutoNation (AN) files mixed securities shelf offering
CNA Financial (CNA) files mixed securities shelf offering
ObsEva (OBSV) files for 7,344,017 share common stock offering by selling shareholders
IPOs:
Expected to Price:
No IPOs expected to price.
Gapping Up/Down
Gapping up:
CGNX +11.9%, SWAV +11.3%, APPN +11.1%, LTHM+10.5%, DLR +8.6%, ASPN +8%, QDEL +6.7%, HASI+6.1%, CNA +5.7%, AL +5.3%, AJRD +4.6%, RCEL+4%, AMN +4%, CE +3.8%, EFC +3.5%, FTV +3.2%, OBSV +3%, DD +2.8%, XOS +2.6%, MATX +2.4%, EXEL +2.3%, ATR +2.1%, CWST +2%, GLOB +1.9%, TSLX +1.7%, ONB +1.6%, HLTH +1.5%, NVS +1%, MHO +0.9%, SAND +0.9%, RLGY +0.8%, AAPL +0.7%, MPW +0.6%, DE +0.6%
Gapping down:
RDFN -26%, ROKU -24.9%, PPC -18.5%, DOMA-15.1%, SHAK -13.2%, DBX -6%, BJRI -5.3%, LASR-4.9%, MERC -3.7%, GMED -2.9%, SKT -2.8%, PK-2.7%, KEYS -2.7%, TDS -2.4%, BMRN -2.3%, NLOK-1.7%, OEC -1.6%, CHUY -1.6%, WIRE -1.4%, RUN-1.4%, NWG -1.4%, INTC -0.9%
Analyst Research (see Upgrades/Downgradescalendarfor full list):
Upgrades
Altice USA (ATUS) upgraded to Neutral from Underperform at Exane BNP Paribas; tgt $11
Cognex (CGNX) upgraded to Neutral from Underweight at JP Morgan; tgt lowered to $68
Fastly (FSLY) upgraded to Strong Buy from Outperform at Raymond James; tgt lowered to $35
Iridium Communications (IRDM) upgraded to Strong Buy from Outperform at Raymond James; tgt raised to $51
J.B. Hunt Transport (JBHT) upgraded to Neutral from Underweight at JP Morgan; tgt raised to $203
KE Holdings (BEKE) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Goldman; tgt raised to $26.30
Marathon Oil (MRO) upgraded to Sector Outperform from Sector Perform at Scotiabank; tgt $28
Masimo (MASI) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Needham; tgt $205
Nutrien (NTR) upgraded to Neutral from Underweight at Atlantic Equities; tgt raised to $79
Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) upgraded to Overweight from Equal-Weight at Stephens; tgt raised to $35
Sandstorm Gold (SAND) upgraded to Sector Perform from Underperform at RBC Capital Mkts; tgt raised to $7
Werner Enterprises (WERN) upgraded to Neutral from Underweight at JP Morgan; tgt raised to $47
Downgrades:
Agora (API) downgraded to Neutral from Overweight at JP Morgan; tgt lowered to $11
Altice USA (ATUS) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at MoffettNathanson; tgt $15
Bilibili (BILI) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Goldman; tgt lowered to $43
Brady (BRC) downgraded to Equal Weight from Overweight at Wells Fargo; tgt lowered to $52
Cooper-Standard (CPS) downgraded to Hold from Buy at The Benchmark Company
Heartland Express (HTLD) downgraded to Neutral from Overweight at JP Morgan; tgt lowered to $16
Redfin (RDFN) downgraded to Sector Perform from Outperform at RBC Capital Mkts; tgt lowered to $23
Roku (ROKU) downgraded to Sell from Hold at Pivotal Research Group; tgt lowered to $95
Tencent Music (TME) downgraded to Sell from Neutral at Goldman; tgt lowered to $5.70
Vontier (VNT) downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at Robert W. Baird; tgt lowered to $29
Zhihu (ZH) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Goldman; tgt lowered to $5.40
Others:
AdTheorent (ADTH) initiated with a Buy at BofA Securities; tgt $10
Bank of Montreal (BMO) initiated with a Buy at Stifel
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) initiated with a Buy at Stifel
Bridgetown 2 Holdings Limited (BTNB) initiated with a Buy at The Benchmark Company; tgt $17
Caribou Biosciences (CRBU) initiated with an Outperform at RBC Capital Mkts; tgt $22
CIBC (CM) initiated with a Hold at Stifel; tgt $172
Graphite Bio (GRPH) initiated with a Sector Perform at RBC Capital Mkts; tgt $11
Intellia Therapeutics (NTLA) initiated with an Outperform at William Blair; tgt $144
Iris Energy (IREN) initiated with an Overweight at Cantor Fitzgerald; tgt $25
Oramed Pharmaceuticals (ORMP) initiated with an Overweight at Cantor Fitzgerald; tgt $20
PagSeguro Digital (PAGS) assumed with an In-line at Evercore ISI; tgt lowered to $19
Royal Bank of Canada (RY) initiated with a Hold at Stifel
Sabra Health Care REIT (SBRA) initiated with a Sector Weight at KeyBanc Capital Markets
SentinelOne (S) initiated with a Buy at DA Davidson; tgt $57
StoneCo (STNE) assumed with an In-line at Evercore ISI; tgt lowered to $14
Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) initiated with a Hold at Stifel
Verve Therapeutics (VERV) initiated with an Outperform at RBC Capital Mkts; tgt $42
Upcoming Events:
Econ Data:
10:00 ET: Existing Home Sales for Jan. (Briefing.comConsensus 6.08M; Prior 6.18M)
10:00 ET: Leading Economic Index for Jan. (Briefing.comConsensus 0.2%; Prior 0.8%)
Earnings:
Monday (Feb 14)
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Wednesday (Feb 16)
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Friday (Feb 18)
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Asia & Europe detail:
Asia: Nikkei -0.4%, Hang Seng -1.9%, Shanghai Composite +0.7%
Equity indices in the Asia-Pacific region ended the week on a mostly lower note. Japan's Finance Minister Suzuki said that recent inflation has been mostly driven by higher energy costs and that inflation without higher wages will negatively impact consumption. South Korea's Vice Finance Minister Lee said that the risk of higher inflation is spreading and that a difficult situation will persist this month. The conservative challenger for South Korea's president has increased his lead over the incumbent to seven percentage points, according to Gallup.
In economic data:
Japan's January National CPI 0.5% yr/yr (last 0.8%) and National Core CPI 0.2% yr/yr (expected 0.3%; last 0.5%)
New Zealand's Q4 Input PPI 1.1% qtr/qtr (last 1.6%) and Output PPI 1.4% qtr/qtr (last 1.8%)
---Equity Markets---
Japan's Nikkei: -0.4% (-2.1% for the week)
Hong Kong's Hang Seng: -1.9% (-2.3% for the week)
China's Shanghai Composite: +0.7% (+0.8% for the week)
India's Sensex: -0.1% (-0.6% for the week)
South Korea's Kospi: UNCH (-0.1% for the week)
Australia's ASX All Ordinaries: -1.0% (-0.2% for the week)
---FX---
USD/JPY: +0.2% to 115.17
USD/CNH: -0.2% to 6.3232
USD/INR: -0.5% to 74.66
Europe: DAX -0.1%, FTSE +0.4%, CAC +0.4%
Major European indices trade in mixed fashion. Ukraine's defense minister told the Kyiv Independent that the risk of an "all-out" invasion by Russia is "not high," adding that Ukrainians are safe everywhere in the country except for the war zone in Donbas. European Central Bank policymaker Kazimir voiced support for ending quantitative easing in August with a flexible timetable for rate hikes. The French government will inject EUR2.1 bln into utility provider EDF.
In economic data:
Eurozone's December Current Account surplus EUR22.60 bln (last surplus of EUR23.60 bln) and December Construction Output -4.0% m/m (last -0.2%)
U.K.'s January Retail Sales 1.9% m/m (expected 1.0%; last -4.0%); 9.1% yr/yr (expected 8.7%; last -1.7%). January Core Retail Sales 1.7% m/m (expected 1.2%; last -3.9%); 7.2% yr/yr (expected 7.9%; last -3.8%)
France's January CPI 0.3% m/m, as expected (last 0.2%); 2.9% yr/yr, as expected (last 2.8%). Q4 Unemployment Rate 7.4% (expected 7.8%; last 8.0%)
---Equity Markets---
STOXX Europe 600: +0.1% (-1.0% week-to-date)
Germany's DAX: -0.1% (-1.1% week-to-date)
U.K.'s FTSE 100: +0.4% (-1.3% week-to-date)
France's CAC 40: +0.4% (-0.5% week-to-date)
Italy's FTSE MIB: +0.5% (-0.7% week-to-date)
Spain's IBEX 35: -0.1% (-1.5% week-to-date)
---FX---
EUR/USD: UNCH at 1.1362
GBP/USD: UNCH at 1.3615
USD/CHF: +0.1% to 0.9205