The S&P 500 futures are up 17 points and are trading 0.4% above fair value. The Nasdaq 100 futures are up 50 points and are trading 0.2% above fair value. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are up 152 points and are trading 0.6% above fair value.
There's not a lot of big corporate headlines in play this morning ahead of a busy week for market-moving catalysts. Futures for the major indices are trading up on a general feeling that the Fed is getting closer to becoming less aggressive with rate hikes. Also, a feeling that inflation is at its peak and due to moderate remains in play.
Some weekend developments included Treasury Secretary Yellen downplaying the idea of the U.S. being in recession, Russia bombing the Odessa port that facilitates grain shipments, and Reuters reporting that China is aiming to put together a property developer bailout fund of up to $44 billion.
This week is full of market-moving catalysts, namely earnings reports from approximately 175 S&P 500 companies which make up nearly 50% of the index's market cap, the FOMC decision on Wednesday, the advanced Q2 GDP reading, and the June Personal Income and Spending report on Friday. Separately, the Senate is expected to hold a final vote on the CHIPS act semiconductor manufacturing bill on Tuesday.
Energy complex futures are on the rise. WTI crude oil futures are up 1.1% to $95.76.bbl. Unleaded gasoline futures are up 1.2% to $3.06/gal. Natural gas futures are up 1.0% to $8.27/mmbtu.
Treasury yields have risen some, too. The 2-yr note yield is up two basis points to 3.01% while the 10-yr note yield is up three basis points to 2.81%.
In corporate news:
Lam Research (LRCX 458.51, -5.48, -1.2%): downgraded to Equal Weight from Overweight at Barclays
T-Mobile (TMUS 132.00, -0.48m -0.4%): aiming to pay $350 million for hacking settlement
Newmont Goldcorp (NEM 49.54, -1.85, -3.6%): misses by $0.15, reports revs in-line
Reviewing overnight developments:
Equity indices in the Asia-Pacific region began the week on a mostly lower note. Japan's Nikkei: -0.8%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng: -0.2%, China's Shanghai Composite: -0.6%, India's Sensex: -0.6%, South Korea's Kospi: +0.4%, Australia's ASX All Ordinaries: -0.1%.
In economic data:
Hong Kong's June trade deficit HKD68.50 bln (last deficit of HKD36.70 bln). June Imports 0.5% m/m (last 1.3%) and Exports -6.4% m/m (last -1.4%)
Singapore's June CPI 6.7% yr/yr (expected 6.2%; last 5.6%)
In news:
China has reportedly strengthened its warning regarding House Speaker Pelosi's planned visit to Taiwan.
The Chinese government is reportedly planning a CNY300 bln real estate fund.
South Korean steelmaker POSCO Holdings reportedly put itself in emergency management mode due to an expected slowdown in the global economy and expectations for lower profits.
South Korea's leading index declined for the 13th consecutive month in June.
Major European indices trade in the green. STOXX Europe 600: +0.2%, Germany's DAX: +0.4%, U.K.'s FTSE 100: +0.1%, France's CAC 40: +0.6%, Italy's FTSE MIB: +0.6%, Spain's IBEX 35: +0.4%.
In economic data:
Germany's July ifo Business Climate Index 88.6 (expected 90.2; last 92.2). July Current Assessment 97.7 (expected 98.0; last 99.4) and Business Expectations 80.3 (expected 83.0; last 85.5)
U.K.'s July CBI Industrial Trends Orders 8 (expected 13; last 18)
In news:
Germany's ifo Business Climate Index weakened to its lowest level in two years. The survey noted that German companies expect significant deterioration in the coming months and that the country is on the brink of recession.
European Central Bank President Lagarde said that the ECB will keep raising rates as long as needed to bring inflation down to target.
Volkswagen chairman Diess will step down at the end of August. He will be replaced by Oliver Blume.
U.S. equity futures:
S&P 500 Futures: +19 @ 3,980
DJIA Futures: +152 @ 32,051
Nasdaq 100 Futures: +56 @ 12,453
Overseas:
Europe: DAX +0.4%, FTSE +0.1%, CAC +0.6%
Asia: Nikkei -0.8%, Hang Seng -0.6%, Shanghai Composite -0.6%
Commodities:
Crude Oil +1.15 @ 95.85
Nat Gas +0.032 @ 8.227
Gold +0.05 @ 1727.45
Silver -0.085 @ 18.532
Copper +0.0225 @ 3.3720
U.S. Summary:
Earnings/Guidance:
Bank of Hawaii (BOH) beats by $0.03
Community Bank (CBU) beats by $0.01, beats on revs
Dorman Products (DORM) misses by $0.02, beats on revs; lowers FY22 EPS below consensus, reaffirms FY22 revs guidance
Infosys (INFY) misses by $0.02; beats on revs; sees FY23 revs below consensus
MasTec (MTZ) reaffirms FY22 revenue guidance; provides updates to other guidance following acquisition of Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives (IEA)
Newmont Goldcorp (NEM) misses by $0.15, reports revs in-line
Philips (PHG) reports Q2 (Jun) results, beats on revs
RPM Inc (RPM) misses by $0.04, beats on revs; guides Q1 revs above consensus
Southside Banc (SBSI) beats by $0.03
Squarespace (SQSP) beats by $0.24, reports revs in-line; guides Q3 revs below consensus; guides FY22 revs below consensus
Vodafone PLC (VOD) reports Q1 revs below consensus; on track to meet FY23 guidance
General News:
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she doesn't think it should be considered a recession if two quarters of GDP are negative. She said economy is slowing, but labor market is still strong, and she doesn't see signs of recession. She is "concerned" that oil prices could spike after EU puts sanctions on Russian oil in December, according to NBC News
President Biden's COVID-19 symptoms continue to improve 'significantly"; blood pressure, pulse, and temperature are normal
Russia strikes Odessa, Ukraine which is a critical port for grain supplies. The strike could undermine recent deal for grain exports, according to the New York Times
Russia says Nord Stream 1 turbine and volumes will adjust, according to Reuters
EU nations want exemptions to plan to lower gas demand, according to Financial Times
World Health Organization decided that the global monkeypox outbreak represents a public health emergency of international concern; outbreak is concentrated among men who have sex with men, which means outbreak can be stopped with the right strategies in the right groups
Senate will hold final vote on Tuesday for $54 billion semiconductor manufacturing bill, but there are questions if enough votes exist to pass House of Representatives, according to the Wall Street Journal
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says President Biden is considering labor implications before deciding to remove some China tariffs, according to The Hill
Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) wants vote on technology antitrust bill, according to the New York Post
Macau casinos reopen, Bloomberg
Barclays (BCS) aiming to purchase stake in cryptocurrency firm Copper, according to Sky News
Credit Suisse (CS) mulling job cuts, Sonntagszeitung
Apple (AAPL): Apple TV+ considered front runner for NFL Sunday Ticket, according to New York Times
AstraZeneca (AZN) receives Priority Review from FDA for ENHERTU in HER2 low metastatic breast cancer
AstraZeneca (AZN) reports Ultomiris recommended for approval in the EU by CHMP for the treatment of adults with generalised myasthenia gravis
AstraZeneca (AZN) reports Tezspire recommended for approval in the EU by CHMP for the treatment of severe asthma
AstraZeneca (AZN) and Daiichi Sankyo have received notification of acceptance of the supplemental Biologics License Application of ENHERTU for the treatment of adult patients in the US with unresectable or metastatic HER2-low breast cancer who have received a prior therapy in the metastatic setting
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW) renewable awarded $12 million in contracts for 144-megawatts of utility-scale solar installation projects
Boeing (BA) workers in St. Louis to strike over pay, according to Reuters
BridgeBio Pharma (BBIO) and Sentynl Therapeutics Receive Positive CHMP Opinion for NULIBRY (fosdenopterin) for the Treatment of MoCD Type A
Ceragon (CRNT) sends letter to Aviat (AVNW) Board responding to Aviat's "misleading communications"
Embraer SA (ERJ) delivered 32 jets in the second quarter of 2022, of which 11 were commercial and 21 were executive jets; Firm order backlog reached US$ 17.8 bln at the 2Q22 end
Gilat Satellite (GILT) is further expanding its strategic in-flight connectivity partnership in Japan with Intelsat
Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA) signs agreement with Bayer AG (BAYRY) to build agricultural biologicals R&D platform capabilities
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK): ViiV Healthcare to present new data from innovative HIV treatment and prevention portfolio at AIDS 2022 Issued: London, UK
Gorilla Technology Group (GRRR) announces the appointment of Daphne Huang as its Chief Financial Officer
Huntington Ingalls' (HII) ship building unit receives DDG(X) design engineering contract
Novartis AG (NVS) reports applications for proposed first-of-a-kind multiple sclerosis biosimilar natalizumab accepted by US FDA and EMA
Parsons (PSN) promotes Matt Ofilos to CFO
Pfizer (PFE): Patient usage of Pfizer COVID-19 antiviral are slower than expected, according to Financial Times
Pfizer (PFE): White House will soon launch plan to develop next generation COVID-19 vaccines, according to Stat News
Public Storage (PSA) declares one-time special dividend of $13.15/share related to previously announced acquisition of PS Business Parks
Rogers Comms (RCI) will invest $10 bln in reliability over next three years following outage
Starbucks (SBUX) is losing out of competitive market in UK, according to Sunday Times UK
Tesla (TSLA) aiming to allow other manufacturers to use chargers, according to the Wall Street Journal
Tesla (TSLA) discloses that it recorded impairment loss of $170 million as well as realized gains of $64 million in connection with converting its holdings of digital assets into fiat currency
T-Mobile US (TMUS) settles litigation related to class action lawsuit relating to cyberattack
Toyota (TM) cancelled some Harrier SUV orders due to production issues, according to Reuters
Veru (VERU): UK's Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency supports expedited review of marketing authorization application for sabizabulin treatment in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
World Wrestling (WWE) Chariman and CEO Vince McMahon retires
Zymergen (ZY) announces reduction in force as part of its efforts to continue to execute on its previously announced strategic plan
M&A:
Centene (CNC) to sell its Spanish and Central European businesses to Vivalto Sant
Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives (IEA): MasTec (MTZ) will acquire outstanding shares of IEA in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $14.00 per IEA share
Zymergen (ZY): Ginkgo (DNA) will acquire Zymergen in an all-stock transaction that values Zymergen at an ~$300 mln market capitalization
Syndicate:
Alvotech (ALVO) files for 15,306,122 share common stock offering by selling shareholders
Bally's Corporation (BALY) announced the preliminary results of its modified "Dutch Auction" tender offer
Corsair Gaming (CRSR) files for $300 mln mixed securities shelf offering; also files for 54,179,559 share common stock offering by selling shareholders
Equifax (EFX) files mixed securities shelf offering
Mister Car Wash (MCW) files mixed securities shelf offering; also files for common stock offering by selling shareholders
IPOs:
Expected to Price:
No IPOs expected.
Gapping Up/Down
Gapping up:
SIGA +15.4%, GRRR +11.4%, BW +5%, PSA +1.5%, AZN +1.5%, SBSI +1%, VOD +0.4%
Gapping down:
ALVO -14.9%, PHG -10.3%, MCW -4.7%, SQSP -2.2%, CRSR -2.1%, CRNT -1.2%, INFY -0.7%
Analyst Research (see Upgrades/Downgradescalendarfor full list):
Upgrades
Activision Blizzard upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at MoffettNathanson; tgt $95
AutoNation (AN) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Seaport Research Partners; tgt $180
CION Investment (CION) upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Wells Fargo; tgt lowered to $9.50
Ferrexpo plc (FEEXF) upgraded to Outperform from Neutral at Credit Suisse
SVB Financial Group (SIVB) upgraded to Outperform from In-line at Evercore ISI; tgt $430
Travelers (TRV) upgraded to Strong Buy from Mkt Perform at Raymond James; tgt $185
Verbund AG (OEZVY) upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Barclays
Downgrades:
Ally Financial (ALLY) downgraded to Underweight from Neutral at Piper Sandler; tgt lowered to $34
Bain Capital Specialty Finance (BCSF) downgraded to Underweight from Equal Weight at Wells Fargo; tgt lowered to $13
Blackstone (BX) downgraded to Mkt Perform from Outperform at Keefe Bruyette; tgt lowered to $115
Blend Labs (BLND) downgraded to Underperform from Mkt Perform at Keefe Bruyette; tgt lowered to $2.75
Camtek (CAMT) downgraded to Equal Weight from Overweight at Barclays; tgt lowered to $32
Colliers (CIGI) downgraded to Peer Perform from Outperform at Wolfe Research
Hanger (HNGR) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Jefferies; tgt lowered to $18.75
Huntsman (HUN) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at UBS; tgt $40
IDEXX Labs (IDXX) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Stifel; tgt $415
Kontoor Brands (KTB) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Williams Trading; tgt $43
Lam Research (LRCX) downgraded to Equal Weight from Overweight at Barclays; tgt lowered to $450
Latch (LTCH) downgraded to Underperform from Mkt Perform at Keefe Bruyette; tgt lowered to $1.15
Open Lending (LPRO) downgraded to Underweight from Equal-Weight at Morgan Stanley; tgt lowered to $8
Ouster (OUST) downgraded to Equal Weight from Overweight at Barclays; tgt lowered to $2
Owl Rock Capital (ORCC) downgraded to Underweight from Equal Weight at Wells Fargo; tgt lowered to $12
Paycom Software (PAYC) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at DA Davidson
Phibro Animal Health (PAHC) downgraded to Underweight from Equal Weight at Barclays; tgt $22
Philips (PHG) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Societe Generale
Porch Group (PRCH) downgraded to Mkt Perform from Outperform at Keefe Bruyette; tgt lowered to $3.25
Regeneron Pharma (REGN) downgraded to Mkt Perform from Outperform at SVB Leerink; tgt $630
Republic Bancorp (RBCAA) downgraded to Neutral from Overweight at Piper Sandler
SLR Capital Partners (SLRC) downgraded to Underweight from Equal Weight at Wells Fargo; tgt lowered to $12.50
Snap (SNAP) downgraded to Peer Perform from Outperform at Wolfe Research
Snap (SNAP) downgraded to Underweight from Overweight at Morgan Stanley; tgt lowered to $8
Trinity Capital (TRIN) downgraded to Equal Weight from Overweight at Wells Fargo; tgt lowered to $14.50
United Airlines (UAL) downgraded to Neutral from Positive at Susquehanna; tgt $35
Varonis Systems (VRNS) downgraded to Peer Perform from Outperform at Wolfe Research
Wolverine (WWW) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Williams Trading; tgt $24
Others:
10x Genomics (TXG) initiated with a Buy at Canaccord Genuity; tgt $55
BlueLinx (BXC) initiated with a Buy at Seaport Research Partners; tgt $100
Genenta S.p.A. (GNTA) initiated with a Buy at H.C. Wainwright; tgt $25
Integra (IART) initiated with an Equal-Weight at Morgan Stanley; tgt $59
InterDigital (IDCC) initiated with an Underperform at BofA Securities; tgt $60
Ivanhoe Electric (IE) initiated with a Buy at Jefferies; tgt $13.50
Ivanhoe Electric (IE) initiated with an Outperform at BMO Capital Markets; tgt $15
Symbotic (SYM) initiated with a Neutral at Goldman; tgt $19
Upcoming Events:
Econ Data:
No economic data of note.
Earnings:
Monday (Jul 25)
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Tuesday (Jul 26)
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Asia & Europe detail:
Asia: Nikkei -0.8%, Hang Seng -0.6%, Shanghai Composite -0.6%
Equity indices in the Asia-Pacific region began the week on a mostly lower note. China has reportedly strengthened its warning regarding House Speaker Pelosi's planned visit to Taiwan. The Chinese government is reportedly planning a CNY300 bln real estate fund. South Korean steelmaker POSCO Holdings reportedly put itself in emergency management mode due to an expected slowdown in the global economy and expectations for lower profits. South Korea's leading index declined for the 13th consecutive month in June.
In economic data:
Hong Kong's June trade deficit HKD68.50 bln (last deficit of HKD36.70 bln). June Imports 0.5% m/m (last 1.3%) and Exports -6.4% m/m (last -1.4%)
Singapore's June CPI 6.7% yr/yr (expected 6.2%; last 5.6%)
---Equity Markets---
Japan's Nikkei: -0.8%
Hong Kong's Hang Seng: -0.2%
China's Shanghai Composite: -0.6%
India's Sensex: -0.6%
South Korea's Kospi: +0.4%
Australia's ASX All Ordinaries: -0.1%
---FX---
USD/JPY: +0.3% to 136.42
USD/CNH: -0.2% to 6.7453
USD/INR: -0.1% to 79.74
Europe: DAX +0.4%, FTSE +0.1%, CAC +0.6%
Major European indices trade in the green. Germany's ifo Business Climate Index weakened to its lowest level in two years. The survey noted that German companies expect significant deterioration in the coming months and that the country is on the brink of recession. European Central Bank President Lagarde said that the ECB will keep raising rates as long as needed to bring inflation down to target. Volkswagen chairman Diess will step down at the end of August. He will be replaced by Oliver Blume.
In economic data:
Germany's July ifo Business Climate Index 88.6 (expected 90.2; last 92.2). July Current Assessment 97.7 (expected 98.0; last 99.4) and Business Expectations 80.3 (expected 83.0; last 85.5)
U.K.'s July CBI Industrial Trends Orders 8 (expected 13; last 18)
---Equity Markets---
STOXX Europe 600: +0.2%
Germany's DAX: +0.4%
U.K.'s FTSE 100: +0.1%
France's CAC 40: +0.6%
Italy's FTSE MIB: +0.6%
Spain's IBEX 35: +0.4%
---FX---
EUR/USD: +0.3% to 1.0241
GBP/USD: +0.6% to 1.2074
USD/CHF: +0.3% to 0.9631