The S&P 500 futures are down 18 points and are trading 0.5% below fair value. The Nasdaq 100 futures are down 50 points and are trading 0.4% below fair value. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are down 143 points and are trading 0.3% below fair value.
Stock futures are weaker this morningafter yesterday's welcome, and perhaps overdone, rally effort. Amazon.com(AMZN) has been a notable drag on sentiment, retreating after beating earnings estimates but disappointing investors with its cloud-computing outlook.Â
There was also some weak economic data from Europe that has stoked global slowdown concerns. Briefly, GDP growth in Q1 was slower than expected in the eurozone (actual 0.1% qtr/qtr; expected 0.2%) and Germany (actual -0.1% qtr/qtr; expected 0.3%) while Consumer Price Index data from France (actual 0.6% m/m; expected 0.4%) reflected accelerating inflation in April.
Separately, the Bank of Japan made no changes to its yield curve control policy.
Treasury yields moving lower with global growth concerns back in play. The 2-yr note yield is down two basis points to 4.07% and the 10-yr note yield is down five basis points to 3.48%.
Market participants will receive the following economic data today:
8:30 ET: Q1 Employment Cost Index (Briefing.comconsensus 1.1%; prior 1.0%), March Personal Income (Briefing.comconsensus 0.2%; prior 0.3%), Personal Spending (Briefing.comconsensus -0.1%; prior 0.2%), PCE Prices (Briefing.comconsensus 0.1%; prior 0.3%), and core PCE Prices (Briefing.comconsensus 0.3%; prior 0.3%)
9:45 ET: April Chicago PMI (Briefing.comconsensus 43.4; prior 43.8)
10:00 ET: Final April University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment survey (Briefing.comconsensus 63.5; prior 63.5)Â
In corporate news:
Amazon (AMZN 106.99, -2.83, -2.83, -2.6%): beats by $0.09, beats on revs, reports operating income above high end of guidance; guides Q2 revs in-line
Intel (INTC 31.65, +1.79, +6.0%): beats by $0.10, beats on revs; guides Q2 EPS below consensus, revs in-line
Snap (SNAP 8.58, -1.92, -18.3%): beats by $0.02, misses on revs, ad market showing signs of stabilization; internal revenue forecast for Q2 below consensus
Exxon Mobil (XOM 117.94, +1.11, +1.0%): beats by $0.23, misses on revs
Chevron (CVX 166.44, -0.51, -0.3%): beats by $0.14, beats on revs
Pinterest (PINS 23.67, +3.60, +13.2%): beats by $0.06, beats on revs
First Solar (FSLR 182.75, -18.08, -9.0%): reports Q1 (Mar) results, misses on revs; reaffirms FY23 EPS guidance, revs guidance
Mondelez Int'l (MDLZ 75.79, +1.97, +2.7%): beats by $0.08, beats on revs; guides FY23 EPS above consensus; raises FY23 organic revenue forecast
Mohawk (MHK 104.50, +5.72, +5.8%): beats by $0.45, beats on revs; guides Q2 EPS in-line
Cloudflare (NET 45.32, -14.26, -23.9%): beats by $0.05, reports revs in-line; guides Q2 EPS above consensus, revs below consensus; guides FY23 EPS above consensus, revs below consensus
Colgate-Palmolive (CL 79.15, +1.22, +1.6%): beats by $0.03, beats on revs, guides for FY23 organic sales growth of 4-6%
Capital One (COF 92.50, -3.49, -3.6%): misses by $1.62, misses on revs, deposits increased 5%
T-Mobile US (TMUS 147.26, -2.68, -1.8%): beats by $0.10, reports revs in-line
First Republic Bank (FRC 6.49, +0.30, +4.8%): US officials are leading rescue efforts for First Republic (FRC) bank, according to Reuters.
Reviewing overnight developments:
Equity indices in the Asia-Pacific region ended the week on a higher note. Japan's Nikkei: +1.4% (+1.0% for the week), Hong Kong's Hang Seng: +0.3% (-0.9% for the week), China's Shanghai Composite: +1.1% (+0.7% week-to-date), India's Sensex: +0.8% (+2.4% for the week), South Korea's Kospi: +0.2% (-1.7% week-to-date), Australia's ASX All Ordinaries: +0.3% (-0.3% for the week).
In economic data:
Japan's March Retail Sales 7.2% yr/yr (expected 5.8%; last 7.3%) and March Industrial Production 0.8% m/m (expected 0.5%; last 4.6%). March jobs/applications ratio 1.32 (expected 1.34; last 1.34) and Unemployment Rate 2.8% (expected 2.5%; last 2.6%). April Tokyo CPI 3.5% yr/yr (expected 3.1%; last 3.3%) and Tokyo Core CPI 3.5% yr/yr (expected 3.2%; last 3.2%). March Housing Starts -3.2% yr/yr (expected -4.3%; last -0.3%) and Construction Orders -4.1% yr/yr (expected 11.1%; last 22.3%)
South Korea's March Industrial Production 5.1% m/m (expected 0.5%; last -2.7%); -7.6% yr/yr (expected -10.1%; last -8.0%). March Retail Sales 0.4% m/m (expected 0.6%; last 5.2%) and March Service Sector Output 0.2% m/m (expected -0.3%; last 1.4%)
Australia's Q1 PPI 1.0% qtr/qtr (expected 0.8%; last 0.7%); 5.2% yr/yr (expected 5.0%; last 5.8%). March Private Sector Credit 0.3% m/m, as expected (last 0.4%) and March Housing Credit 0.3% m/m (expected 0.2%; last 0.3%)
Singapore's Q1 URA Property Index 3.3% qtr/qtr (expected 3.2%; last 3.2%) and Q1 Unemployment Rate 1.8% (expected 2.2%; last 2.0%)
In news:
Japan will put South Korea back on the white list for exports.
Japan's Industry Minister said that capital investments will be made to support eight battery projects and two semiconductor projects.
The Bank of Japan made no changes to its yield curve control policy, but it did remove a pledge to keep rates at or below current levels from its guidance. Instead, the statement noted that easing and yield curve control will continue with an aim of achieving the price stability target.
Markets in China will be closed through Wednesdayfor a holiday.
Major European indices trade in the red. STOXX Europe 600: -0.4% (-1.4% week-to-date), Germany's DAX: -0.4% (-0.9% week-to-date), U.K.'s FTSE 100: -0.2% (-1.3% week-to-date), France's CAC 40: -0.9% (-2.1% week-to-date), Italy's FTSE MIB: -1.7% (-3.8% week-to-date), Spain's IBEX 35: -1.6% (-2.7% week-to-date).
In economic data:
Eurozone's Q1 GDP 0.1% qtr/qtr (expected 0.2%; last 0.0%); 1.3% yr/yr (expected 1.4%; last 1.8%)
Germany's Q1 GDP -0.1% qtr/qtr (expected 0.3%; last 0.8%); 0.2% yr/yr (expected 0.8%; last 0.2%). April Unemployment Change 24,000 (expected 10,000; last 16,000) and Unemployment Rate 5.6%, as expected (last 5.6%)
France's April CPI 0.6% m/m (expected 0.4%; last 0.9%); 5.9% yr/yr (expected 5.7%; last 5.7%). March PPI 2.0% m/m (expected -0.3%; last -0.9%)
Italy's Q1 GDP 0.5% qtr/qtr (expected 0.2%; last -0.1%); 1.8% yr/yr (expected 1.4%; last 1.4%). February Industrial Sales 1.3% m/m (last -1.2%); 7.2% yr/yr (last 8.4%)
Spain's Q1 GDP 0.5% qtr/qtr (expected 0.3%; last 0.2%); 3.8% yr/yr (expected 3.0%; last 2.6%). April CPI 0.6% m/m (expected 0.9%; last 0.4%); 4.1% yr/yr (expected 4.4%; last 3.3%). February Current Account surplus EUR2.29 bln (last surplus of EUR3.27 bln)
Swiss April KOF Leading Indicators 96.4 (expected 98.1; last 99.2)
In news:
Germany's Finance Minister Lindner said that fiscal rules in the EU should call for sustainable debt reduction with specific numerical targets.
The British government is reportedly reconsidering a plan to scrap or revise all EU law by the end of this year.
Mercedes beat Q1 expectations and affirmed its targets for FY23.
Markets in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and the U.K. will be closed for Labor Day on Monday.
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U.S. equity futures:
S&P 500 Futures: -16 @ 4,119
DJIA Futures: -128 @ 33,698
Nasdaq 100 Futures: -44 @ 13,116
Overseas:
Europe:Â DAX -0.4%, FTSE -0.2%, CAC -0.9%
Asia:Â Nikkei +1.4%, Hang Seng +0.3%, Shanghai Composite +1.1%
Commodities:
Crude Oil +0.41Â @ 75.17
Nat Gas -0.059 @ 2.296
Gold -6.80 @ 1992.20
Silver -0.124 @ 25.085
Copper +0.0230 @ 3.907
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Earnings/Guidance:
Accolade (ACCD) misses by $0.20, reports revs in-line; guides Q1 revs below consensus; guides FY24 revs above consensus
Allison Transmission (ALSN) beats by $0.32, beats on revs; guides FY23 revs above consensus
Alteryx (AYX) beats by $0.07, reports revs in-line; guides Q2 EPS below consensus, revs below consensus; guides FY23 EPS above consensus, revs in-line
Amazon (AMZN) beats by $0.09, beats on revs, reports operating income above high end of guidance; guides Q2 revs in-line
Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) misses by $0.34, beats on revs
Amgen (AMGN) beats by $0.13, misses on revs; guides FY23 EPS in-line, revs below consensus
Aon (AON) misses by $0.15, reports revs in-line
AppFolio (APPF) beats by $0.04, beats on revs; raises FY23 revs in-line
AptarGroup (ATR) beats by $0.05, beats on revs; guides Q2 EPS above consensus
Agnico-Eagle Mines (AEM) beats by $0.09, beats on revs
ArcBest (ARCB) reports Q1 (Mar) results, misses on revs
Arcosa (ACA) beats by $0.52, beats on revs; guides FY23 revs above consensus
Ares Management (ARES) reports Q1 (Mar) results
Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) beats by $0.15, reports revs in-line
Avantor (AVTR) reports EPS in-line, revs in-line
Axos Financial (AX) beats by $0.14, beats on revs; authorizes $100 mln for repurchases
Balchem (BCPC) reports Q1 results
Beazer Homes (BZH) beats by $0.31, beats on revs
BJ Restaurants (BJRI) beats by $0.10, beats on revs, comparable restaurant sales increased 9.0%
Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) beats by $0.09, beats on revs; guides Q2 EPS below consensus; reaffirms FY23 EPS guidance
Boston Beer Co (SAM) misses by $0.42, reports revs in-line; reaffirms FY23 EPS guidance
Byline Bancorp (BY) beats by $0.01, beats on revs
Camden Property (CPT) misses by $0.16, reports revs in-line; guides Q2 FFO below consensus; narrows FY23 FFO in-line
Cameco (CCJ) beats by $0.05, misses on revs
Capital One (COF) misses by $1.62, misses on revs, deposits increased 5%
Carter's (CRI) beats by $0.41, beats on revs; guides Q2 EPS below consensus, revs below consensus; reaffirms FY23 EPS guidance, revs guidance
Casella Waste (CWST) beats by $0.01, beats on revs; reaffirms FY23 revs guidance
Charter Comm (CHTR) misses by $0.91, reports revs in-line
Chart Industries (GTLS) reports Q1 (Mar) results, beats on revs; reaffirms FY23 EPS guidance, guides FY23 revs in-line
Chemours (CC) beats by $0.47, beats on revs
Chevron (CVX) beats by $0.14, beats on revs
Cincinnati Fincl (CINF) beats by $0.17, misses on revs
Cloudflare (NET) beats by $0.05, reports revs in-line; guides Q2 EPS above consensus, revs below consensus; guides FY23 EPS above consensus, revs below consensus
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) beats by $0.03, beats on revs, guides for FY23 organic sales growth of 4-6%
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) misses by $0.13, beats on revs; guides FY23 EPS in-line, reaffirms FY23 revs guidance
Corp Office Props (OFC) beats by $0.02, misses on revs; guides Q2 FFO in-line; narrows FY23 FFO guide
Cousins Prop (CUZ) beats by $0.02, beats on revs; guides FY23 FFO in-line
Coursera (COUR) misses by $0.11, beats on revs; guides Q2 revs midpoint above consensus; raises FY23 revenue guidance
CubeSmart (CUBE) reports FFO in-line, misses on revs; guides Q2 FFO in-line; guides FY23 FFO in-line
Dana Inc (DAN) beats by $0.17, beats on revs; reaffirms FY23 EPS guidance, revs guidance
Dexcom (DXCM) beats by $0.02, beats on revs; guides FY23 revs in-line
Digital Realty Trust (DLR) beats by $0.03, misses on revs; reaffirms FY23 FFO guidance, lowers FY23 revs outlook
Eastman Chemical (EMN) beats by $0.40, reports revs in-line
Eldorado Gold (EGO) beats by $0.07, beats on revs (single est); reiterates FY23 production guidance
Employers Holdings (EIG) beats by $0.02, reports revs in-line; increases dividend
Encompass Health (EHC) beats by $0.17, beats on revs; raises FY23 guidance
Essex Property (ESS) beats by $0.04; guides Q2 FFO below consensus; guides FY23 FFO in-line
Exponent (EXPO) beats by $0.01, beats on revs
Exxon Mobil (XOM) beats by $0.23, misses on revs
Fair Isaac (FICO) misses by $0.26, beats on revs; slightly raises FY23 EPS and revenue guidance
Federated Hermes (FHI) beats by $0.05, misses on revs
FirstEnergy (FE) misses by $0.01, beats on revs; guides Q2 EPS below consensus; reaffirms FY23 EPS guidance; reaffirms long-term operating EPS growth rate
First Solar (FSLR) reports Q1 (Mar) results, misses on revs; reaffirms FY23 EPS guidance, revs guidance
Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) beats by $0.02, beats on revs; guides FY23 FFO in-line
GFL Environmental (GFL) beats by CC$0.13, beats on revs
Gilead Sciences (GILD) misses by $0.17, reports revs in-line; reaffirms FY23 EPS guidance, revs guidance
Hartford Financial (HIG) reports EPS in-line, beats on revs
Healthpeak (PEAK) reports FFO in-line, revs in-line; guides FY23 FFO in-line; announces new independent Board Chair
Hub Group (HUBG) beats by $0.06, misses on revs; guides FY23 EPS below consensus, revs below consensus
IMAX (IMAX) beats by $0.02, beats on revs
ImmunoGen (IMGN) beats by $0.09, beats on revs
Intel (INTC) beats by $0.10, beats on revs; guides Q2 EPS below consensus, revs in-line
JinkoSolar (JKS) reports Q1 (Mar) results, beats on revs
Kinsale Capital (KNSL) beats by $0.22, beats on revs
Knowles (KN) reports EPS in-line, misses on revs; guides Q2 EPS, revs in-line
L3Harris (LHX) misses by $0.01, beats on revs; reaffirms FY23 EPS guidance, revs guidance
Lazard (LAZ) misses by $0.52, beats on revs
LPL Financial (LPLA) misses by $0.09, reports revs in-line
LTC Properties (LTC) misses by $0.03, beats on revs
LyondellBasell (LYB) beats by $0.76, misses on revs
Mercedes-Benz Group AG (MBGYY) reports Q1 results
Minerals Tech (MTX) beats by $0.10, beats on revs
Mohawk (MHK) beats by $0.45, beats on revs; guides Q2 EPS in-line
Mondelez Int'l (MDLZ) beats by $0.08, beats on revs; guides FY23 EPS above consensus; raises FY23 organic revenue forecast
NatWest Group plc (NWG) reports Q1 results; reaffirms outlook
Newell Brands (NWL) misses by $0.03, reports revs in-line; guides Q2 EPS below consensus, revs in-line; reaffirms FY23 EPS guidance, revs guidance
New York Community (NYCB) beats by $0.02, beats on revs
NorthWestern (NWE) misses by $0.07, beats on revs
nVent Electric (NVT) reports EPS in-line, revs in-line; guides Q2 EPS above consensus; raises FY23 guidance
Oil States (OIS) beats by $0.02, reports revs in-line
Olin (OLN) misses by $0.14, misses on revs
Pearson Plc (PSO) reports Q1 trading update; reaffirms FY23 outlook
PennyMac (PFSI) misses by $0.52, misses on revs
Pinterest (PINS) beats by $0.06, beats on revs
Portland Gen Elec (POR) beats by $0.02, beats on revs; reaffirms FY23 EPS guidance; CFO to retire
Principal Fincl (PFG) misses by $0.01
Provident Finl (PFS) misses by $0.05, misses on revs
PTC Therapeutics (PTCT) misses by $0.25, beats on revs; guides FY23 revs in-line
Republic Services (RSG) beats by $0.11, beats on revs
ResMed (RMD) beats by $0.09, beats on revs
Saia (SAIA) beats by $0.17, misses on revs
Sensient (SXT) beats by $0.02, reports revs in-line, reaffirms FY23guidance
Skechers USA (SKX) beats by $0.33, beats on revs; guides Q2 EPS below consensus, revs below consensus; guides FY23EPS above consensus, revs in-line
SkyWest (SKYW) beats by $0.05, beats on revs
SM Energy (SM) beats by $0.12, beats on revs; provides Q2 outlook; reiterates FY23guidance
Snap (SNAP) beats by $0.02, misses on revs, ad market showing signs of stabilization; internal revenue forecast for Q2 below consensus
Sony (SONY) beats by JPY37.74, beats on revs; guides FY24revs below consensus
South State (SSB) misses by $0.03, deposits increased 1% annualized
Southwestern Energy (SWN) beats by $0.04, misses on revs
SS&C Techs (SSNC) misses by $0.03, beats on revs; guides Q2 EPS below consensus, revs below consensus; guides FY23EPS in-line, revs in-line
Stellar Bank (STEL) misses by $0.02
Sun Country Airlines (SNCY) beats by $0.11, beats on revs; guides Q2 revs above consensus
Tanger Factory (SKT) beats by $0.02, reports revs in-line; raises FY23FFO guidance
TC Energy (TRP) beats by CAD 0.13
T-Mobile US (TMUS) beats by $0.10, reports revs in-line
U.S. Silica (SLCA) beats by $0.18, beats on revs
U.S. Steel (X) beats by $0.24, beats on revs
VeriSign (VRSN) beats by $0.04, reports revs in-line
Weyerhaeuser (WY) beats by $0.09, beats on revs, expects Q2 EPS to be comparable to Q1, adj. EBITDA to be about $20 mln lower
WisdomTree (WT) beats by $0.02, beats on revs
W.P. Carey (WPC) beats by $0.04, beats on revs; reaffirms FY23FFO guidance
News:
Business groups and some congressional Democrats are calling on President Biden to negotiate with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on debt limit, according to the New York Times
Bank of Japan updates monetary policy
The Biden administration will allow summer sales of higher ethanol E15 gasoline, according to Bloomberg
New York Democrats reach deal to increase minimum wage to $17/hour, according to the New York Times
Alphabet (GOOG) announces that podcasts on YouTube are now available in YouTube Music
Apyx Medical (APYX) has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. FDA for the use of the Renuvion APR Handpiece 'for coagulation of subcutaneous soft tissues following liposuction for aesthetic body contouring
Arcturus Therapeutics (ARCT): Meiji Seika Pharma submitted a New Drug Application for ARCT-154 for primary immunization to prevent COVID-19 in adults (two doses of ARCT-154) in Japan
Avery Dennison (AVY) increases quarterly dividend to $0.81/share from $0.75/share
B2Gold (BTG) announces "positive" exploration drilling results from the Fekola Regional area in Mali, located approximately 25 kilometers north and northeast of the Fekola Mine
Charge Enterprises (CRGE) provided an update on its progress towards the previously publicly announced target of working with 1,000 retail dealership locations to provide EV charging infrastructure solutions by the end of 2025
Coursera (COUR) announces $95 million share repurchase program of common stock
Everbridge (EVBG) and Florida Division of Emergency Management amend contract
Exxon Mobil (XOM) Guyana advances fifth offshore Guyana development
First Foundation (FFWM) announces litigation settlement with Driver Management
First Republic Bank (FRC): White House is monitoring FRC situation and could step in if needed, according toReuters
First Republic Bank (FRC):Â US officials are leading rescue efforts for First Republic bank, according to Reuters
First Solar (FSLR) announces an agreement to supply 2 gigawatts of thin film photovoltaic solar modules to Leeward Renewable Energy; First Solar modules delivery expected for 2026 and 2027
Fortuna Silver Mines (FSM) renews share repurchase program
Granite Constr (GVA) has been awarded an ~$34 mln contract by the California Department of Transportation to rehabilitate a 25-mile section of the median on Interstate 40 outside of Barstow, California
Healthpeak (PEAK) appoints Kathy Sandstrom as Chair of the Board of Directors; succeeds Brian Cartwright, who will continue to serve on the Board as an independent director
Lockheed Martin (LMT) awarded $4.79 bln U.S. Army contract modification
Lyft (LYFT) announces that rideshare will be divided into three core teams with clear accountabilities; promoting Kristin Sverchek to the role of Lyft's President, effective July 1
Matson (MATX) approves adding three mln shares to the existing nine mln share repurchase program and extending the program to December 31, 2025
MRC Global (MRC) Postpones Term Loan Refinancing Following Cornell Capital Lawsuit
NewMarket (NEU) increases quarterly dividend to $2.25/share from $2.1/share
NVIDIA (NVDA) tweets "GeForce NOW and other cloud gaming providers stand to gain an even deeper catalog of games if Microsoft's (MSFT) acquisition of Activision (ATVI) s completed. We see this as a benefit to cloud gaming and hope for a positive resolution"
Parker-Hannifin (PH) increases quarterly cash dividend to $1.48/share from $1.33/share
Par Pacific (PARR) plans to invest ~$90 mln to develop the state's largest liquid renewable fuels manufacturing facility at its Kapolei refinery
Parsons (PSN) awarded U.S. Space System Command contract
Provident Fincl (PROV) extends stock repurchase plan
The Shyft Group (SHYF) announces planned retirement of COO Todd Heavin effective July 31, 2023
M&A:
Deutsche Bank (DB) and Numis reached agreement on the terms of a recommended all-cash offer by Deutsche Bank for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Numis
Globus Medical (GMED) shareholders approve share issuance for merger with NuVasive (NUVA)
Hyatt Hotels (H) announced an agreement for a Hyatt affiliate to acquire London-based Mr & Mrs Smith
Syndicate:
Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE) files $750 mln mixed shelf securities offering; also files 3,781,561 shares common stock by selling shareholder
TriNet Group (TNET) files mixed securities shelf offering
IPOs:
 Expected to Price:
No IPOs expected.
Gapping Up/Down
Gapping up:
FRC +10.7%, ALSN +7.5%, MHK +5.8%, GFL +5.6%, AX +5.3%, INTC +5.2%, SLCA +5%, OFC +5%, OIS+4.9%, COUR +4.8%, MTX +4.6%, BY +4.6%, BZH+4.5%, PARR +4.2%, APPF +4.2%, RMD +3.4%, ARCB+3.4%, X +3.2%, SSB +3.2%, LHX +3%, BJRI +2.9%, PEAK +2.6%, PSO +2.6%, OLN +2.4%, MDLZ +2.4%, ESS +2.1%, CC +2%, GVA +1.7%, TDW +1.7%, ARES+1.6%, SYY +1.2%, RWT +1.2%, MATX +1%, AVY +1%, GLPI +1%, ATR +0.9%, EGLE +0.8%, EGO +0.8%
Gapping down:
NET -24.2%, SNAP -19.6%, ACCD -15.9%, AYX-14.2%, PINS -13.6%, FSLR -9.4%, NWG -6.7%, ABCB -5.2%, VRSN -5%, PFG -4.9%, CSL -4.7%, DXCM -4.1%, ELME -4%, AVTR -3.9%, TMUS -3.2%, INN -3.1%, ACA -3%, SAM -2.9%, PFS -2.9%, NEU-2.7%, CUZ -2.7%, DLR -2.7%, COF -2.4%, FICO-2.3%, CPT -2.1%, SONY -1.9%, SKX -1.5%, AJG-1.5%, PFSI -1.4%, SM -1.3%, PH -1%, AMZN -0.9%, TBBK -0.7%, GOOG -0.6%, DB -0.6%
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Analyst Research (see Upgrades/Downgradescalendarfor full list):
Upgrades
Activision Blizzard (ATVI) upgraded to Outperform from Neutral at Exane BNP Paribas
Fidelity Nat'l Info (FIS) upgraded to Overweight from Equal-Weight at Stephens; tgt raised to $75
Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Jefferies; tgt raised to $84
Hasbro (HAS) upgraded to Neutral from Underperform at BofA Securities; tgt raised to $63
Hello Group (MOMO) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at UBS; tgt raised to $12.50
Intel (INTC) upgraded to Buy from Hold at The Benchmark Company; tgt $39
Intel (INTC) upgraded to Neutral from Underperform at Wedbush; tgt raised to $30
Int'l Paper (IP) upgraded to Outperform from Sector Perform at RBC Capital Mkts; tgt lowered to $39
Live Oak Bancshares (LOB) upgraded to Neutral from Underweight at JP Morgan; tgt raised to $26.50
Masco (MAS) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Jefferies; tgt raised to $65
Mobileye Global (MBLY) upgraded to Outperform from Peer Perform at Wolfe Research; tgt $46
Old Dominion (ODFL) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Deutsche Bank; tgt raised to $350
Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at BofA Securities; tgt $26
ServiceNow (NOW) upgraded to Neutral from Underperform at Exane BNP Paribas; tgt $410
Suncor Energy (SU) upgraded to Outperform from Sector Perform at National Bank Financial
Waste Mgmt (WM) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Stifel; tgt raised to $177
Downgrades:
Reliance Steel (RS) downgraded to Peer Perform from Outperform at Wolfe Research
Sangamo Therapeutics (SGMO) downgraded to Underperform from Neutral at BofA Securities; tgt lowered to $1.50
Others:
Academy Sports + Outdoors (ASO) initiated with an Accumulate at Gordon Haskett; tgt $73
Amyris (AMRS) initiated with a Buy at Canaccord Genuity; tgt $1.50
Bluebirdbio (BLUE) initiated with an Overweight at JP Morgan; tgt $7
Carnival (CCL) initiated with a Neutral at JP Morgan; tgt $11
Cogent Biosciences (COGT) initiated with an Outperform at Robert W. Baird; tgt $20
Disc Medicine (IRON) initiated with an Overweight at Cantor Fitzgerald; tgt $45
Getty Images (GETY) initiated with an In-line at Imperial Capital; tgt $6.25
Gilead Sciences (GILD) assumed with an Overweight at Piper Sandler; tgt $105
MicroStrategy (MSTR) initiated with a Buy at Berenberg; tgt $430
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) initiated with a Neutral at JP Morgan; tgt $15
Oculis Holding AG (OCS) initiated with an Outperform at Wedbush; tgt $27
Opthea Ltd. (OPT) initiated with a Buy at Jones Trading; tgt $15
Petco Health and Wellness (WOOF) initiated with a Hold at Gordon Haskett; tgt $10
Royal Caribbean (RCL) initiated with an Overweight at JP Morgan; tgt $94
Econ Data:
08:30 ET: Employment Cost Index for Q1 (Briefing.comConsensus 1.1%; Prior 1.0%)
08:30 ET: Personal Income for Mar (Briefing.comConsensus 0.2%; Prior 0.3%)
08:30 ET: Personal Spending for Mar (Briefing.comConsensus -0.1%; Prior 0.2%)
08:30 ET: PCE Prices for Mar (Briefing.comConsensus 0.1%; Prior 0.3%)
08:30 ET: PCE Prices - Core for Mar (Briefing.comConsensus 0.3%; Prior 0.3%)
09:45 ET: Chicago PMI for Apr (Briefing.comConsensus 43.4; Prior 43.8)
10:00 ET: Univ. of Michigan Consumer Sentiment - Final for Apr (Briefing.comConsensus 63.5; Prior 63.5)
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Monday (Apr 24)
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Tuesday (Apr 25)
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Asia & Europe detail:
Asia: Nikkei +1.4%, Hang Seng +0.3%, Shanghai Composite +1.1%
Equity indices in the Asia-Pacific region ended the week on a higher note. Japan will put South Korea back on the white list for exports. Japan's Industry Minister said that capital investments will be made to support eight battery projects and two semiconductor projects. The Bank of Japan made no changes to its yield curve control policy, but it did remove a pledge to keep rates at or below current levels from its guidance. Instead, the statement noted that easing and yield curve control will continue with an aim of achieving the price stability target. Markets in China will be closed through Wednesdayfor a holiday.
In economic data:
Japan's March Retail Sales 7.2% yr/yr (expected 5.8%; last 7.3%) and March Industrial Production 0.8% m/m (expected 0.5%; last 4.6%). March jobs/applications ratio 1.32 (expected 1.34; last 1.34) and Unemployment Rate 2.8% (expected 2.5%; last 2.6%). April Tokyo CPI 3.5% yr/yr (expected 3.1%; last 3.3%) and Tokyo Core CPI 3.5% yr/yr (expected 3.2%; last 3.2%). March Housing Starts -3.2% yr/yr (expected -4.3%; last -0.3%) and Construction Orders -4.1% yr/yr (expected 11.1%; last 22.3%)
South Korea's March Industrial Production 5.1% m/m (expected 0.5%; last -2.7%); -7.6% yr/yr (expected -10.1%; last -8.0%). March Retail Sales 0.4% m/m (expected 0.6%; last 5.2%) and March Service Sector Output 0.2% m/m (expected -0.3%; last 1.4%)
Australia's Q1 PPI 1.0% qtr/qtr (expected 0.8%; last 0.7%); 5.2% yr/yr (expected 5.0%; last 5.8%). March Private Sector Credit 0.3% m/m, as expected (last 0.4%) and March Housing Credit 0.3% m/m (expected 0.2%; last 0.3%)
Singapore's Q1 URA Property Index 3.3% qtr/qtr (expected 3.2%; last 3.2%) and Q1 Unemployment Rate 1.8% (expected 2.2%; last 2.0%)
---Equity Markets---
Japan's Nikkei: +1.4% (+1.0% for the week)
Hong Kong's Hang Seng: +0.3% (-0.9% for the week)
China's Shanghai Composite: +1.1% (+0.7% week-to-date)
India's Sensex: +0.8% (+2.4% for the week)Â
South Korea's Kospi: +0.2% (-1.7% week-to-date)
Australia's ASX All Ordinaries: +0.3% (-0.3% for the week)
---FX---
USD/JPY: +1.6% to 135.98
USD/CNH: UNCH at 6.9285
USD/INR: +0.2% to 81.83
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Europe: DAX -0.4%, FTSE -0.2%, CAC -0.9%
Major European indices trade in the red. Germany's Finance Minister Lindner said that fiscal rules in the EU should call for sustainable debt reduction with specific numerical targets. The British government is reportedly reconsidering a plan to scrap or revise all EU law by the end of this year. Mercedes beat Q1 expectations and affirmed its targets for FY23. Markets in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and the U.K. will be closed for Labor Day on Monday.
In economic data:
Eurozone's Q1 GDP 0.1% qtr/qtr (expected 0.2%; last 0.0%); 1.3% yr/yr (expected 1.4%; last 1.8%)
Germany's Q1 GDP -0.1% qtr/qtr (expected 0.3%; last 0.8%); 0.2% yr/yr (expected 0.8%; last 0.2%). April Unemployment Change 24,000 (expected 10,000; last 16,000) and Unemployment Rate 5.6%, as expected (last 5.6%)
France's April CPI 0.6% m/m (expected 0.4%; last 0.9%); 5.9% yr/yr (expected 5.7%; last 5.7%). March PPI 2.0% m/m (expected -0.3%; last -0.9%)
Italy's Q1 GDP 0.5% qtr/qtr (expected 0.2%; last -0.1%); 1.8% yr/yr (expected 1.4%; last 1.4%). February Industrial Sales 1.3% m/m (last -1.2%); 7.2% yr/yr (last 8.4%)
Spain's Q1 GDP 0.5% qtr/qtr (expected 0.3%; last 0.2%); 3.8% yr/yr (expected 3.0%; last 2.6%). April CPI 0.6% m/m (expected 0.9%; last 0.4%); 4.1% yr/yr (expected 4.4%; last 3.3%). February Current Account surplus EUR2.29 bln (last surplus of EUR3.27 bln)
Swiss April KOF Leading Indicators 96.4 (expected 98.1; last 99.2)
---Equity Markets---
STOXX Europe 600: -0.4% (-1.4% week-to-date)
Germany's DAX: -0.4% (-0.9% week-to-date)
U.K.'s FTSE 100: -0.2% (-1.3% week-to-date)
France's CAC 40: -0.9% (-2.1% week-to-date)
Italy's FTSE MIB: -1.7% (-3.8% week-to-date)
Spain's IBEX 35: -1.6% (-2.7% week-to-date)
---FX---
EUR/USD: -0.4% to 1.0986
GBP/USD: -0.2% to 1.2467
USD/CHF: +0.2% to 0.8957