The S&P 500 futures are up 25 points and are trading 0.7% above fair value. The Nasdaq 100 futures are up 102 points and are trading 0.8% above fair value. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are up 187 points and are trading 0.5% above fair value.
The stock market is poised for a higher open, attempting to bounce after the S&P 500 entered correction territory with Friday's close. This week's calendar features another heavy batch of earnings, including Apple's report after Thursday's close, the FOMC decision on Wednesday, policy meetings from the BOJ and BOE, the Treasury's quarterly refunding announcement, and the October ISM and employment reports.
Israeli forces entered the Gaza Strip, beginning "the second stage of the war." Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Israelis to expect a "long and difficult" war, according to The New York Times.
Treasury yields are showing a little agitation ahead of the refunding estimates. The 2-yr note yield is up one basis point to 5.03% and the 10-yr note yield is up four basis points to 4.89%.
In corporate news:
McDonald's (MCD 263.00, +7.24, +2.8%): beats by $0.17, beats on revs
Realty Income (O 48.25, -0.75, -1.5%): to acquire Spirit Realty Capital (SRC) in $9.3 billion transaction
XPO, Inc. (XPO 72.02, +4.69, +7.0%): beats by $0.24, beats on revs
Stellantis (STLA 18.36, +0.32, +1.8%): and UAW reach tentative agreement
Apple (APPL 169.23, +1.01, +0.6%): There are growing indications that AAPL iPhone 15 might be falling behind in China, according to Bloomberg
SoFi Technologies (SOFI 7.24, +0.37, +5.4%): beats by $0.05, beats on revs; raises FY23 revs above consensus
Revvity (RVTY 87.90, -9.97, -10.2%): misses by $0.01, misses on revs; lowers FY23 guidance
ArcelorMittal (MT 21.27, -0.87, -3.9%): provides statement regarding tragic accident in Kazakhstan; MT says at this time 25 of our employees are confirmed dead with a further 21 still missing
Healthpeak (PEAK 16.20, -0.22, -1.3%): beats by $0.01, beats on revs; guides FY23 FFO in-line; Healthpeak and Physicians Realty Trust (DOC) to combine in an all-stock merger of equals valued at approximately $21 billion; call scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET
Cisco (CSCO 51.39, -0.17, -0.3%): downgraded to Underperform from Market Perform at Raymond James
Reviewing overnight developments:
Equity indices in the Asia-Pacific region began the week on a mixed note. Japan's Nikkei: -1.0%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng: UNCH, China's Shanghai Composite: +0.1%, India's Sensex: +0.5%, South Korea's Kospi: +0.3%, Australia's ASX All Ordinaries: -0.8%.
In economic data:
Australia's September Retail Sales 0.9% m/m (expected 0.3%; last 0.3%)
In news:
There was some apprehension ahead of tonight's release of the latest policy announcement from the Bank of Japan, which could call for changes to the central bank's yield curve control policy. In addition, the central bank is expected to raise its CPI outlook for 2024 to 2.0%.
Japan's business lobby has been urging companies to increase the base pay of their workers.
Developer Evergrande reportedly held talks with holdout creditors ahead of a hearing that was scheduled for today.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's latest financial stability report noted that the resilience of the country's financial system compares well with other advanced economies.
Major European indices trade in positive territory with Spain's IBEX (+1.1%) showing relative strength thanks to leadership from financials. STOXX Europe 600: +0.7%, Germany's DAX: +0.6%, U.K.'s FTSE 100: +0.7%, France's CAC 40: +0.7%, Italy's FTSE MIB: +0.8%, Spain's IBEX 35: +1.1%.
In economic data:
Eurozone's October Business and Consumer Survey 93.3 (expected 93.0; last 93.4)
Germany's Q3 GDP -0.1% qtr/qtr (expected -0.3%; last 0.1%); -0.3% yr/yr (expected -0.7%; last 0.0%)
U.K.'s September Mortgage Approvals 43,330 (expected 45,000; last 45,450) and September BoE Consumer Credit GBP1.391 bln (expected GBP1.400 bln; last GBP1.681 bln). September net lending to individuals GBP500 mln (expected GBP2.4 bln; last GBP2.8 bln)
Italy's August non-EU trade surplus EUR2.78 bln (last surplus of EUR3.08 bln)
Spain's October CPI 0.3% m/m (expected 0.6%; last 0.2%); 3.5% yr/yr (expected 3.8%; last 3.5%)
Swiss October KOF Leading Indicators 95.8 (expected 95.0; last 95.9)
In news:
Sovereign yields have dipped after Spain reported cooler than expected CPI for October while Germany's full CPI report will be released at 8:00 ET.
European Central Bank policymakers Simkus and Vasle pushed back against speculation that the central bank could cut rates as early as the first half of next year.
Fitch affirmed France's AA rating with a Stable outlook while DBRS affirmed Italy's BBB rating with a Stable trend.
U.S. equity futures:
S&P 500 Futures +32 @ 4,149
DJIA Futures: +219 @ 32,637
Nasdaq 100 Futures: 124 @ 14,304
Overseas:
Europe: DAX +0.6%, FTSE +0.7%, CAC +0.7%
Asia: Nikkei -1.0%, Hang Seng UNCH, Shanghai Composite +0.1%
Commodities:
Crude Oil -1.10 @ 84.44
Nat Gas -0.148 @ 3.335
Gold +5.80 @ 2004.30
Silver +0.436 @ 23.323
Copper +0.0583 @ 3.7043
Earnings/Guidance:
BGC Group ( BGC ▴ 3.83% ) beats by $0.01; provides Q4 outlook
Braskem SA ( BAK ▾ 2.19% ) reported Q3 operational updates
Check Point Software ( CHKP ▴ 2.90% ) beats by $0.05, reports revs in-line
CNA Financial ( CNA ▴ 2.37% ) beats by $0.07
Healthpeak ( PEAK ▾ 2.88% ) beats by $0.01, beats on revs; guides FY23 FFO in-line
HSBC Holdings ( HSBC ▴ 0.33% ) reports Q3 results; misses on revs
JinkoSolar ( JKS ▴ 9.00% ) misses by RMB 4.09, beats on revs; achieved a major technical breakthrough for its 182 mm high-efficiency N-type monocrystalline silicon solar cell
Loews Corp ( L ▴ 1.05% ) reports Q3 results
McDonald's ( MCD ▴ 0.05% ) beats by $0.17, beats on revs
Pearson Plc ( PSO 0.00% ) reports nine-month trading update; raises outlook
Physicians Realty Trust ( DOC ▾ 2.68% ) reports FFO in-line, beats on revs
Revvity ( RVTY ▾ 1.11% ) misses by $0.01, misses on revs; lowers FY23 guidance
SJW ( SJW ▴ 1.45% ) beats by $0.17, beats on revs; raises FY23 EPS above consensus
SoFi Technologies ( SOFI ▴ 5.91% ) beats by $0.05, beats on revs; raises FY23 revs above consensus
Toyota Motor ( TM ▴ 1.95% ) reports September worldwide sales -11.6% yr/yr to 921,308 units
XPO, Inc. ( XPO ▾ 1.26% ) beats by $0.24, beats on revs
News:
Israeli forces enter the Gaza Strip, beginning "the second stage of the war." Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Israelis to expect a "long and difficult" war, according to the New York Times
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Israel had "crossed the red lines, which may force everyone to take action", according to NBC News
Mike Pence ends his campaign for president, according to the New York Times
House Speaker Mike Johnson says his "first priority" is to reach deal on government funding ahead of November 17 deadline, according to Axios
House Speaker Mike Johnson expects House to pass Israel aid bill this week. Ukraine aid will be removed from the bill, according to Bloomberg
President Biden issues executive order on safe, secure, and trustworthy artificial intelligence
Insurance companies concerned about Biden administration's mental health coverage requirements, according to the Wall Street Journal
Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips will challenge President Biden for the Democratic nomination, according to CNN
EU and UK want to ban subsidies for fossil fuel projects, according to Financial Times
SAG-AFTRA says "we have discussed all open proposals, including AI, with the AMPTP. Both parties will be working independently Monday and re-engage on scheduling at the end of the day"
US to freeze firearm exports for 90 days, according to Bloomberg
Australia and EU failed to agree to free trade deal, according to Financial Times
White House issues readout of President Biden's call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
Apple ( AAPL ▾ 0.19% ) excepted to introduce new Macs later tonight, according to Mac Rumors
Apple ( AAPL ▾ 0.19% ): There are growing indications that AAPL iPhone 15 might be falling behind in China, according to Bloomberg
ArcelorMittal ( MT ▴ 2.72% ) provides statement regarding tragic accident in Kazakhstan
Autoliv ( ALV ▴ 0.82% ) to reduce its headcount in France
Bristol-Myers ( BMY ▾ 0.95% ): European Medicines Agency validates BMY's application for Opdivo (nivolumab) in combination with cisplatin-based chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma
Cassava Sciences ( SAVA ▴ 4.57% ): Adam Feuerstein, a senior writer at STAT, tweets new data from SAVA's CTAD23 presentation shows simufilam likely does not work
Chevron ( CVX ▾ 0.84% ) Australia LNG workers support new labor agreements, according to Market Watch
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals ( DCPH ▾ 4.36% ) announces "positive" top-line results from the MOTION pivotal Phase 3 study of vimseltinib in patients with TGCT not amenable to surgery
DHI Group ( DHX ▴ 0.36% ) has hired Raime Leeby as its new Chief Financial Officer
Digital World Acquisition Corp ( DWAC ▾ 2.05% ) announced filing of amended annual report, marking an important milestone in preparation for the expected S-4 Filing
Eli Lilly ( LLY ▾ 2.42% ): Innovent announces robust weight loss efficacy, multiple metabolic benefits and favorable safety profile of higher dose 9 mg mazdutide (IBI362) after 48-week treatment in phase 2 study for obesity
Ero Copper ( ERO ▴ 1.26% ) agrees with Vale (VALE) Base Metals to enter into earn-in agreement for a 60% interest in the Furnas Copper Project
Ford Motor ( F ▴ 0.20% ): UAW posts more details on Ford agreement from last week
Fortuna Silver Mines ( FSM ▾ 0.35% ) receives positive decision from Mexican Court which reinstates the San Jose Mine environmental impact authorization
General Motors ( GM ▴ 2.34% ) announces "We are disappointed by the UAW's action in light of the progress we have made. We have continued to bargain in good faith with the UAW, and our goal remains to reach an agreement as quickly as possible."
GlaxoSmithKline ( GSK ▴ 0.17% ) reports Phase III RUBY trial of Jemperli plus chemotherapy met endpoint of overall survival in patients with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer
Google (GOOG) was paid $26 bln to be default search engine in 2021, according to the New York Post
Johnson & Johnson ( JNJ ▾ 0.16% ) says Israel conflict has not been material to its financials
Johnson & Johnson ( JNJ ▾ 0.16% ) disclosed Friday night DOJ issued civil investigative demands in connection with a civil investigation under the False Claims Act relating to free or discounted intraocular lenses and equipment used in eye surgery
Korn/Ferry ( KFY ▴ 1.18% ) announces 8% workforce reduction
Magnachip ( MX ▴ 2.54% ) Introduces 6th-Generation 600V SJ MOSFET Developed with Cutting-Edge Microfabrication Technology
MeiraGTx ( MGTX ▾ 2.70% ) announces $30 million strategic investment from Sanofi (SNY); company pursuing multiple additional strategic opportunities
Novartis ( NVS ▾ 0.99% ) reports investigational atrasentan Phase III study demonstrates clinically meaningful and highly statistically significant proteinuria reduction in patients with IgA nephropathy
Sabre ( SABR ▴ 0.72% ) and Air India have signed an enhanced distribution deal that builds upon their partnership announced in April 2023
Stellantis ( STLA ▴ 3.28% ) and UAW reach tentative agreement
Trinseo ( TSE ▴ 1.58% ) approved additional actions to discontinue styrene production
Walgreens ( WBA ▾ 0.28% ) and CVS (CVS) planning walkout, according to the New York Post
Wells Fargo ( WFC ▾ 0.05% ) Vice Chairman Thomas Nides to step down
XOMA ( XOMA ▾ 0.17% ) disclose that Organon (OGN) notfied XOMA of its intent to terminate for convenience that certain license agreement
M&A:
Broadcom ( AVGO ▾ 0.01% ) and VMware (VMW) provide update on pending transaction
Healthpeak ( PEAK ▾ 2.88% ) and Physicians Realty Trust (DOC) to combine in an all-stock merger of equals valued at approximately $21 billion
Intl Flavors ( IFF ▴ 3.95% ) divests its Cosmetic Ingredients Business Unit for $810 mln
Lumentum ( LITE ▾ 2.01% ) to acquire Cloud Light Technology Limited for transaction value of approx. $750 mln
Miromatrix Medical ( MIRO ▾ 0.15% ): United Therapeutics (UTHR) to acquire Miromatrix for $3.25 per share and an additional $1.75 per share in cash upon the achievement of a clinical development milestone
Nayax Ltd. ( NYAX 0.00% ) to acquire Retail Pro International
Omnicom ( OMC ▴ 0.10% ) acquires Flywheel Digital for $835 mln
Spirit Realty Capital ( SRC ▴ 2.82% ): Realty Income (O) to acquire Spirit Realty Capital in $9.3 billion transaction
Vodafone ( VOD ▾ 1.55% ) aiming to sell stake of at least 50% in its Spanish business to Zegona Communications, according to Bloomberg
Syndicate:
Equinix ( EQIX ▴ 1.28% ) files mixed shelf securities offering
Mama's Creations ( MAMA ▾ 1.41% ) files for 5,629,921 share common stock offering by selling shareholders
IPOs:
No IPOs expected to price.
Gapping Up/Down
Gapping up:
MIRO +226%, TRML +7.1%, MAMA +2.1%, VMW +2%, COIN +2%, AVGO +1.9%, GSK +1.7%, LLY +1.7%, MITT +1.4%, NVS +1.4%, FSM +1.4%, PSO +1.3%, F +1.2%, STLA +1.1%
Gapping down:
RVTY -4.5%, MT -4.2%, CHKP -2.2%, CNA -1.3%, XPO -1%, WFC -0.6%, IFF -0.6%
Analyst Research (see Upgrades/Downgrades calendar for full list):
Upgrades
AbbVie (ABBV) upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Barclays; tgt raised to $170
Acushnet (GOLF) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Compass Point; tgt $60
NorthWestern (NWE) upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Wells Fargo; tgt lowered to $51
Downgrades:
2seventy bio (TSVT) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Leerink Partners; tgt $6
Aon (AON) downgraded to Underweight from Equal Weight at Wells Fargo; tgt lowered to $304
Datadog (DDOG) downgraded to Underperform from Neutral at Robert W. Baird; tgt lowered to $84
Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Truist; tgt lowered to $13
Others:
Arcellx (ACLX) initiated with an Outperform at TD Cowen
NewAmsterdam Pharma (NAMS) initiated with an Outperform at RBC Capital Mkts; tgt $25
Verisk Analytics (VRSK) initiated with an Equal Weight at Wells Fargo; tgt $230
Econ Data:
No economic data of note.
Earnings:
Monday (Oct 30)
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Tuesday (Oct 31)
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Wednesday (Nov 1)
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Thursday (Nov 2)
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Friday (Nov 3)
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Afternoon: MCHP
Asia & Europe detail:
Asia: Nikkei -1.0%, Hang Seng UNCH, Shanghai Composite +0.1%
Equity indices in the Asia-Pacific region began the week on a mixed note. There was some apprehension ahead of tonight's release of the latest policy announcement from the Bank of Japan, which could call for changes to the central bank's yield curve control policy. In addition, the central bank is expected to raise its CPI outlook for 2024 to 2.0%. Japan's business lobby has been urging companies to increase the base pay of their workers. Developer Evergrande reportedly held talks with holdout creditors ahead of a hearing that was scheduled for today. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's latest financial stability report noted that the resilience of the country's financial system compares well with other advanced economies.
In economic data:
Australia's September Retail Sales 0.9% m/m (expected 0.3%; last 0.3%)
---Equity Markets---
Japan's Nikkei: -1.0%
Hong Kong's Hang Seng: UNCH
China's Shanghai Composite: +0.1%
India's Sensex: +0.5%
South Korea's Kospi: +0.3%
Australia's ASX All Ordinaries: -0.8%
---FX---
USD/JPY: +0.1% to 149.68
USD/CNH: UNCH at 7.3280
USD/INR: -0.1% to 83.20
Europe: DAX +0.6%, FTSE +0.7%, CAC +0.7%
Major European indices trade in positive territory with Spain's IBEX (+1.1%) showing relative strength thanks to leadership from financials. Sovereign yields have dipped after Spain reported cooler than expected CPI for October while Germany's full CPI report will be released at 8:00 ET. European Central Bank policymakers Simkus and Vasle pushed back against speculation that the central bank could cut rates as early as the first half of next year. Fitch affirmed France's AA rating with a Stable outlook while DBRS affirmed Italy's BBB rating with a Stable trend.
In economic data:
Eurozone's October Business and Consumer Survey 93.3 (expected 93.0; last 93.4)
Germany's Q3 GDP -0.1% qtr/qtr (expected -0.3%; last 0.1%); -0.3% yr/yr (expected -0.7%; last 0.0%)
U.K.'s September Mortgage Approvals 43,330 (expected 45,000; last 45,450) and September BoE Consumer Credit GBP1.391 bln (expected GBP1.400 bln; last GBP1.681 bln). September net lending to individuals GBP500 mln (expected GBP2.4 bln; last GBP2.8 bln)
Italy's August non-EU trade surplus EUR2.78 bln (last surplus of EUR3.08 bln)
Spain's October CPI 0.3% m/m (expected 0.6%; last 0.2%); 3.5% yr/yr (expected 3.8%; last 3.5%)
Swiss October KOF Leading Indicators 95.8 (expected 95.0; last 95.9)
---Equity Markets---
STOXX Europe 600: +0.7%
Germany's DAX: +0.6%
U.K.'s FTSE 100: +0.7%
France's CAC 40: +0.7%
Italy's FTSE MIB: +0.8%
Spain's IBEX 35: +1.1%
---FX---
EUR/USD: +0.2% to 1.0577
GBP/USD: UNCH at 1.2123
USD/CHF: +0.3% to 0.9045
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