Good MorningEquities closed out a strong month on a downbeat last week. The S&P 500 and other major indices closed out the final trading day of April with a loss and may extend those losses this week if no new catalyst emerges. Among the possibly market movers this week is the April NFP report that many expect to be strong.
Some analysts have forecast gains in excess of 1 million new jobs and this may be a cautious estimate. If the number of new jobs is surprisingly large the major indices are likely to surge to new highs.
Also on tap, this week is another round of earnings from big growth names like Freshpet, iRobot, Camping World, and Zillow. Along with that are economic readings on manufacturing, services, productivity, and wage inflation
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Markets | | | Shares were mostly lower in Asia in thin trading Monday, with some markets including those in Tokyo and Shanghai closed for holidays.
The declines followed a retreat Friday on Wall Street, where the S&P 500 gave up 0.7% but still closed out its best month so far this year.
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In the investment community, the word "Dow" calls to mind the Dow Jones Industrial Average rather than large-cap materials company Dow (NYSE:DOW). But investors may want to start thinking more about this latter Dow given the stock's impressive run and diverse growth prospects in an improving globa... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | Shares were higher in Europe on Monday after a retreat in Asia, where some markets including those in Tokyo and Shanghai were closed for holidays. London was also closed for the May Day holiday.
Hong Kong and Seoul declined while Paris and Frankfurt advanced. U.S. futures were higher.... Read the Full Story |
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Politics | | | DENVER — Colorado’s governor has extended a statewide mask mandate for another 30 days, but loosened face covering requirements for groups who are vaccinated against COVID-19.
Under Gov. Jared Polis’ new executive order, people gathering inside in groups of 10 or more are no longer re... Read the Full Story |
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Tech | | | The White House says the U.S. trade representative will begin talks with the World Trade Organization on ways to overcome intellectual property issues that are keeping critically needed COVID-19 vaccines from being more widely distributed Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | Mattress and sleep products maker Casper Sleep (NASDAQ: CSPR)stock has been beaten down despite being a pandemic benefactor, but shares are attempting to stage a comeback. The shortfall in its Q3 2020 earnings was caused by supply chain issues, not demand which appears to have been improved in its Q... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | Russia is turning to multiple Chinese firms to manufacture the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production as demand soars for its shot.
Russia has announced three deals totaling 260 million doses with Chinese vaccine companies in recent weeks. It's a decision th... Read the Full Story |
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Competition Hurts PetMed Express
We are generally bullish on the petcare segment and eCommerce both but we think it might be wise to trim some of those PetMed Express (NASDAQ: PETS) shares if you already own some. If not, you might want to join the legions of short-sellers that have this st... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | Shares of ON Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: ON) are moving higher in premarket action and on track to set a new high very soon. The Q1 results are a shining example of a trend we’ve seen throughout the market. Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | Hard-surface flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators (NYSE: LL) stock has been a benefactor from spike in lumber pricing bolstered by the housing boom. The demand for single-family homes continues to far outstrip supply causing homeowners to renovate existing homes. The pandemic spurred the migration o... Read the Full Story |
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The Early Bird Stock Of The Day-logo.jpg) First Financial Bancorp. operates as the bank holding company for First Financial Bank that provides commercial banking and related services to individuals and businesses in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. The company offers checking, savings, and money-market accounts; and accepts various deposit products, such as interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing accounts, time deposits, and cash management services for commercial customers. It also provides real estate loans secured by residential property, such as one to four family residential housing units or commercial property comprising owner-occupied and/or investor income producing real estate consisting of apartments, shopping centers, and office buildings; commercial and industrial loans for various purposes, including inventory, receivables, and equipment, as well as equipment and leasehold improvement financing for franchisees; consumer loans comprising new and used vehicle loans, second mortgages on residential real estate, and unsecured loans; and home equity lines of credit. In addition, the company offers commercial financing to the insurance industry, registered investment advisors, certified public accountants, indirect auto finance companies, and restaurant franchisees. Further, it provides a range of trust and wealth management services; lease and equipment financing services; and currency payments, foreign exchange hedging, and other advisory products. First Financial Bancorp. was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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