The equity index futures market is facing renewed selling pressure, even though most companies that reported earnings since yesterday's close beat expectations. The S&P 500 futures trade 50 points, or 1.1%, below fair value after completing a huge comeback yesterday.
Dow components Johnson & Johnson (JNJ 160.00, -2.97, -1.8%), IBM (IBM 131.00, +2.18, +1.7%), American Express (AXP 160.00, +1.07, +0.7%), Verizon (VZ 53.25, +0.29, +0.6%), and 3M (MMM 176.00, +3.20, +1.9%) are among those companies with encouraging earnings results, although J&J did miss revenue estimates.
Note, IBM's software segment guidance was a bit underwhelming, which could be weighing on Microsoft (MSFT 292.08, -4.29, -1.5%) ahead of its earnings report after today's close. Staying in the technology space, NVIDIA (NVDA 224.10, -9.62, -4.1%) is reportedly getting ready to end plans for its $40 billion acquisition of Arm Holdings due to regulatory pressure.
Separately, investors' expectations for a more hawkish Fed (to rein in inflation pressures) are playing out in the Treasury market as the FOMC prepares for its two-day policy meeting today. U.S. Treasury yields across the curve are trading higher on renewed selling interest.
The 2-yr yield is up four basis points to 1.01%, and the 10-yr yield is up four basis points to 1.78%. The U.S. Dollar Index is up 0.3% to 96.23. WTI crude futures are trading little changed at $83.28/bbl. The CBOE Volatility Index is up 10.5% to 33.04 amid increased hedging interest.
On the data front, investors will receive the S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index for November and the FHFA Housing Price Index for November at 9:00 a.m. ET, followed by the Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index for January (Briefing.comconsensus 112.0) at 10:00 a.m. ET.
In U.S. Corporate news:
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ 160.00, -2.97): -1.8% despite beating EPS estimates on below-consensus revenue and guiding FY22 EPS and revenue above consensus.
IBM (IBM 131.00, +2.18): +1.7% after beating top and bottom-line estimates, although the company expects software segment growth to be at the low end of the mid-single-digits.
American Express (AXP 160.00, +1.07): +0.7% after posting better than expected Q4 results, guiding revenue above consensus, and announcing plans to increase its dividend by approximately 20%.
Verizon (VZ 53.25, +0.29): +0.6% after beating EPS estimates and guiding FY22 EPS above consensus.
3M (MMM 176.00, +3.20): +1.9% after beating EPS estimates.
NVIDIA (NVDA 224.10, -9.62): -4.1% amid a report from Bloomberg indicating that the company is getting ready to end plans for its acquisition of Arm Holdings.
Reviewing overnight developments:
Equity indices in the Asia-Pacific region ended Tuesday on a mostly lower note. Japan's Nikkei: -1.7% Hong Kong's Hang Seng: -1.7% China's Shanghai Composite: -2.6% India's Sensex: +0.6% South Korea's Kospi: -2.6% Australia's ASX All Ordinaries: -2.6%.
In economic data:
Japan's December BoJ Core CPI 0.9% yr/yr (expected 0.7%; last 0.8%)
South Korea's Q4 GDP 1.1% qtr/qtr (expected 0.9%; last 0.3%); 4.1% yr/yr (expected 3.7%; last 4.0%)
Australia's Q4 CPI 1.3% qtr/qtr (expected 1.0%; last 0.8%); 3.5% yr/yr (expected 3.2%; last 3.0%). December NAB Business Survey 8 (last 12) and NAB Business Confidence -12 (last 12)
In news:
Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda said that rising commodity prices have been the main factor in rising inflation.
South Korea's Q4 GDP expanded at its fastest yr/yr pace in eleven years.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore tightened its policy and is expected to repeat the move in April.
Japan's chief cabinet secretary said that the government expects companies to raise wages in the spring.
Major European indices trade in the green but below their highs. STOXX Europe 600: +0.5% Germany's DAX: +0.5% U.K.'s FTSE 100: +0.8% France's CAC 40: +0.7% Italy's FTSE MIB: +0.1% Spain's IBEX 35: +0.6%.
In economic data:
Germany's January ifo Business Climate Index 95.7 (expected 94.7; last 94.8). January Current Assessment 96.1 (expected 96.3; last 96.9) and Business Expectations 95.2 (expected 93.0; last 92.7)
U.K.'s December Public Sector net borrowing GBP16.10 bln (expected GBP15.22 bln; last GBP14.00 bln) and January CBI Industrial Trends Orders 24 (expected 22; last 24)
Spain's December PPI 35.9% yr/yr (last 32.2%)
In news:
Germany's ifo Business Climate Index increased for the first time since June in the January reading. Economists from the ifo Institute observed a slight easing of supply shortages but added that it was too early to talk about a turnaround.
The Italian parliament will continue voting for president after the first round did not produce a winner.
The process is reportedly expected to take until Thursday. Deutsche Bank expects that the European Central Bank will begin raising rates in December.
U.S. equity futures:
S&P 500 Futures: -58 @ 4,352
DJIA Futures: -234 @ 34,131
Nasdaq 100 Futures: -281 @ 14,229
Overseas:
Europe: DAX +0.5%, FTSE +0.8%, CAC +0.7%
Asia: Nikkei -1.7%, Hang Seng -1.7%, Shanghai Composite -2.6%
Commodities:
Crude Oil -0.01 @ 83.30
Nat Gas -0.046 @ 3.829
Gold -2.10 @ 1839.60
Silver -0.075 @ 23.725
Copper -0.0070 @ 4.4055
U.S. Summary:
Earnings/Guidance (Full Earnings Calendar):
3M (MMM) beats by $0.29, reports revs in-line
Allscripts Healthcare (MDRX) issues upside Q4 revenue guidance, also approves new $250 mln share repurchase program
American Express (AXP) reports Q4 (Dec) results, beats on revs; guides FY22 EPS below consensus, revs above consensus; plans dividend increase
Archer-Daniels (ADM) beats by $0.14, beats on revs; co also increases dividend by 8.1%
Atlantic Union Bankshares (AUB) beats by $0.01, net interest income roughly flat vs. Q3
Banc of California (BANC) misses by $0.26, misses on revs
Brown & Brown (BRO) beats by $0.03, beats on revs
Commvault Systems (CVLT) beats by $0.02, beats on revs
Crane (CR) beats by $0.13, beats on revs; guides FY22 EPS in-line, revs below consensus, increases dividend to $0.47/share from $0.43/share
CrossFirst Bankshares (CFB) reports Q4 EPS of $0.40 vs. the $0.33 consensus estimate; net interest income increased 5% yr/yr to $43.4 mln
Customers Bancorp (CUBI) beats by $0.05, beats on revs
Equinox Gold (EQX) Provides 2022 Guidance: Production Increasing to 625,000 to 710,000 Ounces of Gold
Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) beats by $0.02, beats on revs; guides Q1 FFO in-line; guides FY22 FFO in-line; also increases annual dividend rate
Ericsson (ERIC) beats by SEK0.87, beats on revs
General Electric (GE) beats by $0.10, misses on revs; guides FY22 EPS below consensus
Genmab (GMAB) reports 2021 total net sales of DARZALEX of $6.023 bln
Hope Bancorp (HOPE) beats by $0.02, beats on revs; authorizes new $50 mln stock repurchase program
IBM (IBM) beats by $0.06, beats on revs, expects mid-single-digit revenue growth in FY22
Independent Bank Group (IBTX) beats by $0.03, reports revs in-line
Inter Parfums (IPAR) raises Q4 revenue guidance; guides FY22 earnings and revs above consensus
Invesco (IVZ) beats by $0.10, beats on revs
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) beats by $0.01, misses on revs; guides FY22 EPS above consensus, revs above consensus
Lockheed Martin (LMT) beats by $0.33, reports revs in-line; guides FY22 EPS in-line, revs in-line; also provides update on pending acquisition of AJRD
Logitech Int'l SA (LOGI) beats by $0.49, beats on revs; raises guides FY22 revs guidance
NextEra Energy (NEE) beats by $0.01, misses on revs; guides FY22 EPS above consensus
NextEra Energy Partners (NEP) reports Q4 (Dec) results, misses on revs
Polaris Industries (PII) beats by $0.13, beats on revs; guides FY22 EPS above consensus, revs above consensus
Raytheon Technologies (RTX) beats by $0.06, misses on revs; guides FY22 EPS below consensus, revs below consensus
Sasol (SSL) reports H1 production metrics and provides FY22 outlook
SmileDirectClub (SDC) reaffirms FY21 revenue guidance; announces series of strategic actions, including reduction of workforce
South State (SSB) beats by $0.07, beats on revs
Steel Dynamics (STLD) beats by $0.07, reports revs in-line; expects domestic steel consumption to further increase in 2022
United Micro (UMC) beats by NT$0.08, beats on revs
Verizon (VZ) beats by $0.03, reports revs in-line; guides FY22 EPS above consensus
West Pharm (WST) announced an exclusive supply and technology agreement with Corning (GLW)
WSFS Financial (WSFS) reports Q4 (Dec) results, misses on revs
Xerox (XRX) beats by $0.04, misses on revs; guides FY22 revs above consensus
General News:
There are still diplomatic options remaining in Russia/Ukraine conflict as NATO prepares to respond to Russia's demands, according to the New York Times
White House provides readout of President Biden's video call with European Leaders on Russia and Ukraine
State judge rules that New York mask mandate is unconstitutional, according to Bloomberg
USDOT announces rule to help department move more swiftly to protect aviation consumers from "unfair and deceptive practices"
Acadia Realty Trust (AKR) announces resignation of COO Christopher Conlon, effective in February
Amazon (AMZN) aiming to open new Amazon Go stores in suburban locations, according to USA Today
Apollo Global Management (APO) executive tensions are continuing, according to the Wall Street Journal
Argan (AGX) increases existing share repurchase program to $50 mln from $25 mln
Barrick (GOLD) reports Tanzania mines advancing to Tier One status
BioNTech (BNTX) and Pfizer (PFE) announces the initiation of a clinical study to evaluate the safety, tolerability and immunogenicity of an Omicron-based vaccine candidate in healthy adults 18 through 55 years of age
Capital Product Partners (CPLP) increases quarterly cash distribution to $0.15/unit from $0.10/unit
Checkpoint Therapeutics (CKPT) announces "positive" topline results from its registration-enabling clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of its anti-PD-L1 antibody, cosibelimab, administered as a fixed dose of 800 mg every two weeks in patients with metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
Chesapeake Energy (CHK) appoints Josh Viets as COO
ChromaDex (CDXC) Announces Results of New Pilot Clinical Trial Showing Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) Supplementation
Credit Suisse (CS) to be negatively impacted by litigation provisions in Q4
CSX (CSX) appoints Sean R. Pelkey as CFO, effective immediately
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals (DCPH) Presents Results from the INTRIGUE Phase 3 Clinical Study at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Plenary Series Session
eFFECTOR Therapeutics (EFTR) provides pipeline updates; establishes investment agreement with Lincoln Park Capital
FormFactor (FORM) announced new cryogenic test service business model
Hydrofarm Holdings (HYFM) enters into strategic agreement with AXEON Water Technologies
ICF International (ICFI) to appoint Barry Broadus as CFO, effective February 28, 2022
Intersect ENT (XENT) announces "positive" results of an observational, cohort study using real-world evidence data from adult patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with or without nasal polyps who underwent endoscopic sinus surgery
Johnson & Johnson's (JNJ) Janssen Pharmaceutical announces conclusions from Network Meta-Analysis comparing TREMFYA to advanced therapies approved for PsA
Luxfer (LXFR) CFO Heather Harding to retire; Steve Webster promoted to CFO, effective March 1; he has been Corporate Controller for the last six years
Meta Platforms (FB) provides details on implementation of new financial reporting structure
Nevro (NVRO) responds to Medtronic's (MDT) announcement of FDA approval for painful diabetic neuropathy
New Pacific Metals (NEWP) appoints Dr. Rui Feng as CEO
PG&E (PCG) proposes nine new battery energy storage projects totaling approx. 1,600 MW
Regeneron Pharma (REGN): FDA limits use of certain monoclonal antibodies to treat COVID-19 due to the omicron variant
Roche Hldg (RHHBY) receives Priority Review from FDA for Genentech's Evrysdi
SAP SE (SAP) and Icertis expand their partnership for enhanced contract management
Shutterstock (SSTK) increases quarterly dividend to $0.24 per share from $0.21 per share
Sierra Oncology (SRRA) announces that momelotinib achieved "statistically significant" efficacy across key endpoints; also updates on the financial support for momelotinib
SilverCrest Metals' (SILV) Las Chispas Construction Update - Tracking Ahead of Schedule and On Budget
Sonoco Products (SON) will increase the price for all paperboard tubes and cores by at least 6%, effective on or after March 1
TechnipFMC (FTI) awarded EPCI contract from Petrobras (PBR) for Bzios 6 Field
Victoria's Secret (VSCO) announces a partnership agreement with Regina Miracle International related to its existing company-owned business in China
Vistra Energy (VST) confirms planned expansion of Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility
Walmart (WMT) Mexico unit is considering strategic alternatives to its operations in Central America, according to Reuters citing company
Zions Bancorp (ZION) beats by $0.02, beats on revs
M&A:
Aerojet Rocketdyne (AJRD) provides update on proposed merger transaction with Lockheed Martin (LMT)
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) acquires stake in Viva Wallet
Nvidia (NVDA) is getting ready to end plans for Arm (SFTBY) takeover, according to Bloomberg
Sports Ventures Acquisition Corp. (AKIC) announces agreement to combine with DNEG
Verisk Analytics (VRSK) enters definitive agreement to sell its 3E business to New Mountain Capital for up to $950 mln
Vocera (VCRA): Stryker (SYK) commences tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Vocera Communications for $79.25 per share in cash pursuant to Jan 6 merger agreement
Syndicate:
Beyond Air (XAIR) files for $200 mln mixed securities shelf offering
Heliogen (HLGN) files for 8,566,666 share common stock offering related to warrants; also files for 124,749,204 share common stock offering by selling shareholders
Innovative Industrial Properties (IIPR) files mixed securities shelf offering
lululemon athletica (LULU) files for 5,203,012 share common stock offering
IPOs:
Expected to Price:
Credo (Nasdaq: CRDO): The semiconductor company providing secure, high-speed connectivity solutions that deliver improved power and cost efficiency is expected to price its 25.0 M share IPO between $10-$12.
Gapping Up/Down
Gapping up:
LOGI +8.1%, SDC +8%, ERIC +6.3%, BRO +6%, HLGN+5.3%, CFB +4.8%, IBTX +4.5%, CPLP +2.9%, IBM+2.9%, SON +2.2%, IPAR +2.1%, MDRX +1.8%, CUBI+1.8%, VST +1.5%
Gapping down:
CS -3.7%, PETS -2.6%, FTI -2.2%, FB -1.6%, STLD-1.6%, NEWP -1.5%, VRSK -1.2%, LULU -0.5%, WMT-0.5%, ELS -0.5%, UMC -0.5%
Analyst Research (see Upgrades/Downgradescalendarfor full list):
Upgrades
Allscripts Healthcare (MDRX) upgraded to Outperform from Mkt Perform at SVB Leerink
Blueprint Medicines (BPMC) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Stifel; tgt lowered to $95
Brown-Forman (BF.B) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Berenberg; tgt raised to $76.10
Chuy's (CHUY) upgraded to Buy from Hold at The Benchmark Company; tgt $35
Cognex (CGNX) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Daiwa Securities; tgt lowered to $75
Confluent (CFLT) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at DA Davidson; tgt $76
Datto Holding (MSP) upgraded to Overweight from Equal-Weight at Morgan Stanley; tgt $36
Despegar.com(DESP) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Citigroup; tgt $15
New Relic (NEWR) upgraded to Overweight from Equal-Weight at Morgan Stanley; tgt $150
NIKE (NKE) upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Wells Fargo; tgt $175
NiSource (NI) upgraded to Outperform from In-line at Evercore ISI; tgt $30
PBF Energy (PBF) upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at Piper Sandler; tgt raised to $21
Plains All American (PAA) upgraded to Outperform from Mkt Perform at Bernstein; tgt $14.50
Plains GP (PAGP) upgraded to Outperform from Mkt Perform at Bernstein; tgt $14.50
Public Service (PEG) upgraded to Outperform from In-line at Evercore ISI; tgt $71
SmileDirectClub (SDC) upgraded to Hold from Sell at Craig Hallum
Snowflake (SNOW) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Loop Capital; tgt $370
Southern (SO) upgraded to In-line from Underperform at Evercore ISI; tgt $66
Turquoise Hill Resources (TRQ) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Eight Capital
Turquoise Hill Resources (TRQ) upgraded to Speculative Buy from Hold at TD Securities
ViacomCBS (VIAC) upgraded to Sector Weight from Underweight at KeyBanc Capital Markets
Downgrades:
American Airlines (AAL) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Redburn
Anaplan (PLAN) downgraded to Sector Weight from Overweight at KeyBanc Capital Markets
BlackLine (BL) downgraded to Sector Weight from Overweight at KeyBanc Capital Markets
Canadian Natrl Res (CNQ) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Goldman; tgt lowered to $54
Citrix Systems (CTXS) downgraded to Sell from Neutral at Citigroup; tgt lowered to $85
Evergy (EVRG) downgraded to In-line from Outperform at Evercore ISI
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Redburn
Kroger (KR) downgraded to Underweight from Equal Weight at Wells Fargo; tgt $42
Marathon Petroleum (MPC) downgraded to Neutral from Overweight at Piper Sandler; tgt $76
Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) downgraded to Sell from Hold at Liberum
OGE Energy (OGE) downgraded to In-line from Outperform at Evercore ISI; tgt $39
Q2 Holdings (QTWO) downgraded to Sector Weight from Overweight at KeyBanc Capital Markets
Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Janney
VMware (VMW) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Citigroup; tgt lowered to $140
Others:
Atlassian (TEAM) assumed with a Buy at Citigroup; tgt lowered to $430
Camtek (CAMT) initiated with a Buy at BofA Securities; tgt $43
Check Point Software (CHKP) initiated with a Sell at Citigroup; tgt $115
Cloudflare (NET) initiated with a Neutral at Citigroup; tgt $100
CrowdStrike (CRWD) initiated with a Buy at Citigroup; tgt $220
CyberArk (CYBR) initiated with a Buy at Citigroup; tgt $180
Datadog (DDOG) assumed with a Buy at Citigroup; tgt lowered to $180
Dominion Energy (D) resumed with an Equal Weight at Barclays; tgt $86
Dynatrace (DT) assumed with a Buy at Citigroup; tgt lowered to $70
Evergy (EVRG) downgraded to In-line from Outperform at Evercore ISI
Fastly (FSLY) assumed with a Sell at Citigroup; tgt lowered to $25
Fortinet (FTNT) initiated with a Buy at Citigroup; tgt $390
KnowBe4 (KNBE) assumed with a Neutral at Citigroup; tgt lowered to $25
Okta (OKTA) initiated with a Neutral at Citigroup; tgt $215
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) initiated with a Buy at Citigroup; tgt $585
Rapid7 (RPD) initiated with a Neutral at Citigroup; tgt $105
Saia (SAIA) initiated with a Neutral at Citigroup; tgt $320
SailPoint (SAIL) initiated with a Sell at Citigroup; tgt $35
SentinelOne (S) initiated with a Neutral at Citigroup; tgt $42
Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM) initiated with a Buy at Loop Capital; tgt $102
Splunk (SPLK) assumed with a Neutral at Citigroup; tgt raised to $120
Twilio (TWLO) initiated with an Overweight at Atlantic Equities; tgt $240
Varonis Systems (VRNS) initiated with a Buy at Citigroup; tgt $47
Zscaler (ZS) initiated with a Buy at Citigroup; tgt $310
ZUpcoming Events:
Econ Data:
09:00 ET: FHFA Housing Price Index for Nov (Briefing.comConsensus NA; Prior 1.1%)
09:00 ET: S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index for Nov (Briefing.comConsensus NA; Prior 18.4%)
10:00 ET: Consumer Confidence for Jan (Briefing.comConsensus 112.0; Prior 115.8)
Earnings:
Monday (Jan 24)
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Tuesday (Jan 25)
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Asia & Europe detail:
Asia: Nikkei -1.7%, Hang Seng -1.7%, Shanghai Composite -2.6%
Equity indices in the Asia-Pacific region ended Tuesday on a mostly lower note. Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda said that rising commodity prices have been the main factor in rising inflation. South Korea's Q4 GDP expanded at its fastest yr/yr pace in eleven years. The Monetary Authority of Singapore tightened its policy and is expected to repeat the move in April. Japan's chief cabinet secretary said that the government expects companies to raise wages in the spring.
In economic data:
Japan's December BoJ Core CPI 0.9% yr/yr (expected 0.7%; last 0.8%)
South Korea's Q4 GDP 1.1% qtr/qtr (expected 0.9%; last 0.3%); 4.1% yr/yr (expected 3.7%; last 4.0%)
Australia's Q4 CPI 1.3% qtr/qtr (expected 1.0%; last 0.8%); 3.5% yr/yr (expected 3.2%; last 3.0%). December NAB Business Survey 8 (last 12) and NAB Business Confidence -12 (last 12)
---Equity Markets---
Japan's Nikkei: -1.7%
Hong Kong's Hang Seng: -1.7%
China's Shanghai Composite: -2.6%
India's Sensex: +0.6%
South Korea's Kospi: -2.6%
Australia's ASX All Ordinaries: -2.6%
---FX---
USD/JPY: +0.1% to 114.02
USD/CNH: +0.1% to 6.3348
USD/INR: +0.2% to 74.76
Europe: DAX +0.5%, FTSE +0.8%, CAC +0.7%
Major European indices trade in the green but below their highs. Germany's ifo Business Climate Index increased for the first time since June in the January reading. Economists from the ifo Institute observed a slight easing of supply shortages but added that it was too early to talk about a turnaround. The Italian parliament will continue voting for president after the first round did not produce a winner. The process is reportedly expected to take until Thursday. Deutsche Bank expects that the European Central Bank will begin raising rates in December.
In economic data:
Germany's January ifo Business Climate Index 95.7 (expected 94.7; last 94.8). January Current Assessment 96.1 (expected 96.3; last 96.9) and Business Expectations 95.2 (expected 93.0; last 92.7)
U.K.'s December Public Sector net borrowing GBP16.10 bln (expected GBP15.22 bln; last GBP14.00 bln) and January CBI Industrial Trends Orders 24 (expected 22; last 24)
Spain's December PPI 35.9% yr/yr (last 32.2%)
---Equity Markets---
STOXX Europe 600: +0.5%
Germany's DAX: +0.5%
U.K.'s FTSE 100: +0.8%
France's CAC 40: +0.7%
Italy's FTSE MIB: +0.1%
Spain's IBEX 35: +0.6%
---FX---
EUR/USD: -0.5% to 1.1273
GBP/USD: -0.3% to 1.3441
USD/CHF: +0.8% to 0.9199