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S&P Futures are moving slightly lower this morning as the markets await a key inflation report. Trade talks are said to be continuing, with possible announcements in June. Trump tariffs while temporarily reinstated during the appeals process, are unlikely to receive a favorable ruling. The admin has already started to pivot to different provisions of the Trade Act in an effort to retain its tariff restrictions. President Trump will be holding a press conference today at 1:30 pm as Elon Musk steps down from his role. On the economic front today are reports on PCE & Consumer Sentiment are due out. Earnings will be a key focus today. DELL, ULTA, DELL and SCHL are higher after their reports. Next week's earnings announcements include, SAIC, SIG, DG, HPE, CRWD, DLTR, PVH, FIVE, CIEN, DOCU, LULU & AVGO
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CEO of AIQ Systems Steve Hill joins NewsWare's Bill Olsen to catch up on how their previous sector analysis worked out as markets have navigated the latest developments on tariffs and they offer their insight on what sectors to watch in the coming months and which ones to put on the back burner. There is at least one sector that may surprise you that is seeing some strong indicators to the upside and one classically solid sector to be cautious of moving ahead.
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S&P Futures are displaying strong gains this morning after a federal court struck down President Trump’s tariff agenda. The Court of International Trade ruled that Trump had overstepped his authority by imposing broad, across-the-board duties and issued a permanent injunction blocking enforcement of the contested tariffs. Trump retains legal options to try to reimpose tariffs, though these alternatives may face their own legal and political hurdles. The Trump administration has ordered chip-design software makers to stop selling to China. On the economic front today are reports on GDP & Jobless Claims. Earnings will be a key focus today. NVDA, CRM, A, ELF, BURL & FUTU are higher after their reports. This afternoon, COST, DELL, MRVL, XS, ULTA and GAP will be reporting.
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S&P Futures just reversed direction and are now trading higher this morning. The key event for the markets today will be the earnings report from NVDA which is due out after the bell. On the economic front, the FOMC will be releasing the meeting minutes from their recent meeting. Pharma sector is on watch as President Trump is expected to sign an Executive Order on prescription drug prices today. A host of major companies are having shareholder meeting today (GS, XOM, CVX & META. META shareholders will vote on a child safety resolution. On the earning front M, ANF, DKS are releasing before the bell, After the bell reports from NVDA, CRM, SNPS, VEEV, A, HPQ, PSTG & AI are due out.
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S&P Futures are displaying strong move higher this morning in reaction to President Trumps announcement that he will be pausing the pending EU tariff hikes until July 9th. There are two important economic reports due out today, the Durable Goods & Consumer Confidence reports which are both expected to come in weak. The U.S. & Iranian talks ended with both sides agreeing to continue discussions. M&A action is heating up, CRM is back in in talks to acquire INFA & President Trump indicated he will support Nippon's offer to buy U.S. Steel. On the earning front there are a host of key earnings announcements due out this week from M, DKS, HPQ, A, CRM, NVDA, BBY, BURL, ULTA, ZS, MRVL, DELL & COST.
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S&P Futures are trading slightly lower this morning, Treasury yields have eased modestly. Markets action is expected to be limited today, however there are a number of events todays. The U.S. & Iran will be having talks over nuclear enrichment. China and the U.S. are scheduled to hold trade talks today. President Trump is expected to sign an Executive Order today aimed at revitalizing the U.S. nuclear energy sector this afternoon. On the economic front there is a report on News Home Sales due out. Fed Gov Lisa Cook will be speaking today, and Fed Chairmen Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak on Sunday. On the earning front tech earning continue to be posive with INTU and ADSK posting beats - Retailors continue to pull guidance as the tariff situation clouds its outlook. Markets are closed on Monday, PDD will release earnings on Tuesday morning.
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S&P Futures are trading slightly higher this morning after Wednesday’s sell-off, which was triggered by a spike in Treasury yields amid concerns about a significant expansion in U.S. fiscal debt. The House is expected to pass Trump's tax and spending bill this morning; the vote is currently underway. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Health Again” report is expected to be released today. Health insurer stocks are under pressure this morning following the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ announcement of expanded audits of Medicare Advantage plans. AT&T has agreed to acquire substantially all of Lumen Technologies’ mass markets fiber business for $5.75 billion in cash. Reports on Jobless Claims and the flash PMI report for May will be released today. On the earning front SNOW, URBN, ZM & AAP are higher after their releases. After the bell today earnings reports from INTU, WDAY, ADSK, CPRT, ROST and DECK are set to report.
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S&P Futures are trading lower this morning. There are news reports indicating that Isreal is preparing to launch a strike on Iran. In March, President Trump gave Iran a 60-day deadline to reach a deal, that deadline has passed. House Republicans appear close to passing their reconciliation bill, The Senate will likely make changes to the bill. If the bill passes in the House and Senate, it will likely be a negative for markets as it will increase the deficit. Yesterday, President Trump unveiled a missile defense plan, LHX shares are higher. Medtronic plans to separate its diabetes business into a stand-alone company. Take Two announced a $1 Billion stock offering. KEYS, BIDU, & LOW are higher after earning announcements. After the bell today SNOW, ZM and URBN are set to report. On Thursday morning ADI, BJ & RL will repor
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S&P Futures are trading lower this morning as the markets showing concern on the U.S. fiscal policy with President Trump's tax bill in focus. This morning, President Trump is scheduled at the House GOP Conference Meeting in an attempt to unify Republicans behind his sweeping tax and spending bill. His visit comes at a pivotal moment, as GOP leaders face significant internal divisions over the bill’s provisions and its impact on the national deficit. Several fed members are schedule to speak this morning, odds of the next rate cut are being pushed back to Sept. HD, BILI & PONY are displaying gains this morning after earning announcements. After the bell today KEYS and PANW will be releasing. A host of retailors are scheduled to report earnings tomorrow morning including TJX, TGT & LOW.
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S&P Futures are weakening this morning in a reaction to Moody's lowering its credit rating on the U.S after markets closed on Friday. The downgrade was not unexpected as Fitch and S&P have already lowered their ratings. President Trump’s sweeping tax-cut bill advanced through the House Budget Committee on Sunday night, overcoming a major hurdle after days of internal Republican disputes. Also, President Trump is scheduled to hold a call today with Russian President Putin today at 10:00 am to discuss a path forward to end hostilities with Ukraine. The key economic event in the week ahead will be the release of S&P Global manufacturing and services PMIs, along with data on existing and new home sales. Upcoming earnings reports from Target, Home Depot, and Lowe’s will be closely watched for how these major retailers are adapting to the evolving tariff landscape and broader economic headwinds.
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S&P Futures are positive this morning on the prospect of additional trade deal to be announced. President wraps up his Middle East tour today. He has indicated that the UAE will invest in US produced semiconductors, he also indicated that the U.S. will set tariff rates for its trading partners within the next few weeks. Housing data is in focus this morning along with the U of M Consumer Sentiment report. WMT has indicated that it will start to raise prices due to the additional cost associated with the Trump tariffs. Charter Communications and Cox Communications are set to merge. Boeing gets another plane order from Etihad Airways for 28 planes valued at $14.5B. AMAT, TTWO & CAVA are lower after earnings announcements. Next week HD, PANW, TGT, TJX, LOW, SNOW, DECK, ADSK & INTU are scheduled to report.
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S&P Futures are moving lower this morning ahead of a number of important economic data reports due out this morning. President will be in Abu Dhabi today for discussions on advancing the countries AI ambitions. Yesterday, he was cautious optimism that a nuclear deal with Iran is near which is causing oil prices to slide. Russia Ukraine peace talks are scheduled for today in Turkey, expectations for a breakthrough are low. DKS to buy Foot Locker. The DOJ probe into Medicate billing practices of UNH has been going on since last summer. CSCO WMT and NICE are higher this morning on earnings beats. DE is indicated higher. Earnings expected after the bell today include CAVA, AMAT & TTWO.
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S&P Futures have been displaying little movement this morning, but are currently moving higher. The economic calendar is rather muted today. President Trump remains in the Middle East, today he is in Qatar and is expected to continue to announce trade deals. Yesterday he announced a $600b commitment from Saudi Arabia for investment in the U.S. Later this morning, Boeing is on watch as Qatar may be planning a large plane order for Boeing jets. Earnings announcements for CSCO and CRWV are expected after the bell today. Tomorrow morning, WMT, BABA, DE & NTES are scheduled to report.
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S&P Futures are displaying some weakness this morning. The recent leg higher is due to the reduction in tariffs between the U.S. & China and this morning markets are seeing some profit taking. The CPI report for April is due out this morning before the opening bell. The latest draft of the budget bill is calling for $715b cuts in Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act over 10 years. President Trump is in the Middle East today on a deal making trip. He is expected to announce dozens of business agreement ranging from weapon sales to deals on AI, energy and space. China removed its ban on Boeing airplane deliveries. COIN is being added to the S&P 500 and AMZN announced a delivery deal with FDX. Few important earnings announcements schedule for today. JD release a beat, yet the stock is trading lower. Cisco and CoreWeave are schedule to report on Wednesday.
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S&P Futures are displaying strong gains this morning as markets react to the latest news on the U.S. and China trade talks. The U.S. & China will be lowering tariffs by 115% for the next 90 days and agreed to continue trade talks. Healthcare stocks are weakening as President Trump is expected to sign an executive order on drug pricing today. Defense stocks are on watch as Russia and Ukraine appear ready for peace talks. House Republicans have released a new plan to cut Medicaid spending, opting for a compromise approach after internal debate between party centrists and hardliners. the House GOP plan represents a significant but less extreme reduction in Medicaid spending, shaped by intraparty negotiations and concerns over the potential impact on vulnerable populations. Earnings season remains in focus, with major reports due out this week from Cisco, Tencent, Alibaba, SoftBank, Walmart, and Target.
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S&P Futures are positive higher this morning. Trade talks between the U.S. and China this weekend are in focus. President Trump indicated a major announcement this weekend and indications are that the White House will be lowering its tariffs on China, but they will likely remain elevated. Interesting data point were the figures on China exports which came in positive by 1.8% for April. Apparently, goods were rerouted to various Asian countries and away from the U.S. as exports to the U.S. tumbled. The Trump administration is likely to rescind some of the Biden-era AI chip curbs. Fed Speak highlights the economic calendar today as there are a host of Fed officials scheduled to talk today. Fed governor Adriana Kugler spoke this morning and indicated that unemployment at 4.2% is likely near the Fed's maximum unemployment goal. On the earning front, MCK, NET, DKNG, TKO, TTD, PINS & MCHP are higher after their earnings announcements.
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S&P Futures are seeing a strong move higher this morning as President Trump is expected to announce the framework of trade agreement with the U.K. this morning. The UK deal is widely seen as the easiest to secure, given the close economic and cultural ties between the two countries and their nearly balanced trade flows. In Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's press conference yesterday, he was cautious on the state of the economy due to the latest confidence data and indicated that the Fed will need more data before taking any monetary policy action. COST reported strong April sales data last night. Key economic data point for today is this morning Jobless Claims report, estimates are for the number to come in at +230k. On the earning front, APP, BUD, CVNA are higher after their earnings announcements, ARM and FTNT are lower. After the bell today MCK, COIN, NET, DKNG & TTD are set to report.
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S&P Futures are displaying gains this morning as the market reacts to the latest trade related news. After the bell yesterday it was announced that the U.S. and China will meet this week to start trade negotiations. This afternoon there is a Fed announcement along with a Powell press conference. A change in rates is not expected as the Fed is inclined to wait for more data - Markets are currently expecting a rate cut to occur in the July meeting. On the earning front, AMD and ANET both reported beats last night, but the reports were not entirely positive. NVO & DIS are higher after their earnings announcements. After the bell today ARM, APP, FTNT & CVNA are set to report.
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S&P Futures are weakening this morning as tariff concerns remain a negative for the markets. President Trump signed an executive order late yesterday to make it easier for pharmaceutical companies to manufacture medications in the U.S. Later today, President Trump is schedule to meet with Canadian Prime Minister Carney. Doordas. agrees to by Deliverzoo. UBER announced a partnership with Pony AI to deploy robotaxis. On the earnings front, PLTR met expectations on higher revenue, F withdrew its guidance for the year citing economic uncertainties. After the bell today, ADM & ANET are scheduled to release. On the economic front, this morning's a trade data report is scheduled for release.
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S&P Futures are displaying weakness this morning as markets head into an active week ahead with trade talks, Central Bank meetings and a host of key earnings announcements scheduled to occur. The biggest weekend headline came from OPEC as they indicated that addition production hikes are being considered with a rift between OPEC member on full display. At this weekend's Berkshire Hathaway meeting, Warren Buffet announced his intention to retire at the end of the year. President Trump announced tariffs on foreign made moves on Sunday. Disney's Thunderbolt movie had a successful opening. On the economic front, this morning's is the ISM services data. ZBH released an earning beat this morning while L & CNA missed. After the bell today PLTR, VRTX, F & CLX are scheduled to report.
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