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Analysts anticipate upbeat earnings season as estimates climb
business1 day ago

Analysts anticipate upbeat earnings season as estimates climb

Wall Street is expected to have a relatively calm earnings season, with negative earnings preannouncements well below typical levels and consensus estimates on the rise. JPMorgan strategist Mislav Matejka says rising estimates reflect genuine improvements in corporate fundamentals rather than analyst complacency. The S&P 500 is seen posting about 23.3% year-over-year Q2 earnings growth, above the five-year (16.4%) and 10-year (10.3%) averages. Ten of 11 sectors are expected to grow, led by Energy, Technology and Materials, with big hyperscalers’ capex boosting hardware and data-center spending. Despite inflation and geopolitics, consumer resilience has helped keep the broader U.S. economy stable.

stock-markets1 day ago

US futures wobble as Hormuz tensions shadow Q2 earnings week

US stock futures were mixed Monday as renewed Middle East tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and conflicting reports about shipping closures spurred a risk-off tone ahead of a busy Q2 earnings season led by JPMorgan, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo and Citigroup; S&P 500 futures slipped about 0.25%, Nasdaq-100 about 0.9% lower, while Dow futures edged up around 0.1%; oil prices climbed on supply concerns, and tech equities faced a rough start with a chip rout ahead of ASML and TSMC results.

S&P 500 Earnings Poised for ~29% YoY Jump in Q2
business4 days ago

S&P 500 Earnings Poised for ~29% YoY Jump in Q2

S&P 500 Q2 earnings growth is 23.6% so far, but FactSet’s John Butters says the season typically lifts the final rate. By applying historical improvements from three windows, the most conservative estimate puts Q2 growth at about 29.4% YoY (highest since Q4 2021), with other windows suggesting 29.6% or up to 31.7%. Early results (18 companies) show 89% beating estimates by an average 14.5%, nudging the growth rate from 23.2% to 23.6%. If the pattern of surprises holds, the index could end Q2 around 29.4% YoY.

June rout: Magnificent 7 wipe out about $2.3 trillion on AI spending bets
business14 days ago

June rout: Magnificent 7 wipe out about $2.3 trillion on AI spending bets

The Magnificent 7—Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple, Meta, Tesla, and Amazon—lost roughly $2.3 trillion in June as investors grew wary of the giants’ heavy AI-driven infrastructure spending, much funded by debt. Nvidia fell about 13%, Microsoft around 20%, and Apple and Amazon about 8% for the month. Despite the broad losses, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose roughly 6%, reflecting ongoing demand and supply constraints in the chip sector. Investors are cautious ahead of the second‑quarter earnings season starting in July, watching how AI investments translate into results and cash flow, while memory shortages push some component prices higher.

Tech Giants Slip: The Magnificent Seven Hit a Dreadful Year
business15 days ago

Tech Giants Slip: The Magnificent Seven Hit a Dreadful Year

The so‑called Magnificent Seven have faltered after peaking in May, dropping more than 13% as AI-related capex pressures cash flow and raises funding costs. While the S&P 500 and QQQ are down roughly 2%, individual names are well off their 52‑week highs (backed by declines from about 11% to as much as 33%). Analysts say AI infrastructure spending needs to translate into near‑term profits, or the group may stay under pressure through the upcoming earnings season.

Markets hover near highs as CPI data and earnings loom
markets2 months ago

Markets hover near highs as CPI data and earnings loom

U.S. stocks finished the day higher with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq at intraday and closing highs and the Dow up ~0.2%, while futures sat near flat ahead of April’s CPI release. Oil rose after Trump called the Iran ceasefire weak, and traders looked ahead to earnings from Under Armour, Vodafone, On Holding, Aramark, eToro and Tencent Music. Six of 11 GICS sectors gained led by energy, with communication services the day’s laggard. In after-hours trading, Hims & Hers, GitLab and Cleanspark moved on earnings guidance and restructuring news, as markets prepare for CPI figures, wages data, and treasury budget figures.

Markets Steady as Middle East Hopes and Earnings Drive Sentiment
business2 months ago

Markets Steady as Middle East Hopes and Earnings Drive Sentiment

U.S. stock futures were steady ahead of Monday trading as investors weighed Middle East developments—Trump’s plan to help free cargo ships and Iran’s response to peace talks—along with a busy earnings week. Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 futures gained modestly while Dow futures slipped; oil prices edged lower, and traders awaited the April jobs report after a strong market session Friday.

Defensive Cash Stance Pushes Rev Shark Toward BBIO and SOFI Bets
business2 months ago

Defensive Cash Stance Pushes Rev Shark Toward BBIO and SOFI Bets

Investors are nervous ahead of the Fed decision and major earnings. Rev Shark has raised cash to about 45% and will wait for tonight’s results before new moves, having added BridgeBio Pharma after a patent-litigation resolution and eyeing SoFi Technologies after an earnings-driven selloff, while noting SoFi’s tech platform revenue fell 27% year over year. He remains long Alphabet (GOOGL) and BBIO, expecting earnings and energy-cost inflation signals to drive the next market moves.

business2 months ago

Stocks steady as U.S.-Iran tensions linger and earnings roll in

U.S. stocks trimmed early losses to hover near flat as investors weigh an extended U.S.-Iran ceasefire and a solid start to earnings season; the S&P 500 rose about 0.1%, the Nasdaq slipped 0.1%, and the Dow was little changed, with Brent crude above $100 as Middle East tensions persist. Tesla beat on the quarter but fell on big planned capex, IBM slumped after weaker software growth, and other major results kept the mood mixed. About 80% of S&P 500 companies reporting have beat expectations, while jobless claims rose to 214,000 and continuing claims held at 1.821 million as traders monitor peace-talk prospects amid oil-market volatility.

S&P 500 clears 7,000 on a rapid rebound, but breadth and earnings will decide the next leg
markets2 months ago

S&P 500 clears 7,000 on a rapid rebound, but breadth and earnings will decide the next leg

The S&P 500 surged above 7,000 in a fast rebound led by financials, signaling strong near-term momentum even as breadth remained narrow and the Magnificent Seven lagged; earnings results and broader participation will determine whether the rally can continue, with banks beating expectations and earnings season beginning serving as the next test.

AI Disruption Fears Hover as Markets Prepare for Jobs Data
business4 months ago

AI Disruption Fears Hover as Markets Prepare for Jobs Data

Markets brace for AI-driven disruption as a busy week unfolds with the February jobs report due March 6 and the tail end of Q4 earnings (Broadcom, retailers); Nvidia’s moves underscore AI-spending risk and the question of who benefits. Investors will weigh whether solid payrolls align with expectations for rate cuts, with February payrolls expected to rise about 60,000 after January’s 130,000.

Tech-led selloff drags U.S. stock futures lower
markets4 months ago

Tech-led selloff drags U.S. stock futures lower

U.S. stock futures slipped Monday night as a tech-led selloff persisted, with Dow futures down more than 160 points (-about 0.3%), S&P 500 futures down around 0.5%, and Nasdaq-100 futures off about 0.9%. Gold and silver fell while oil rose, and traders awaited the Fed minutes and the core PCE as fourth-quarter earnings wrap up. Markets were closed for Presidents Day, with investors eyeing Nvidia and other AI-linked earnings next week amid ongoing concerns about AI’s impact on software margins.