Good MorningEquity markets took a small tumble on Monday falling nearly 2.0% at the low of the day but the S&P 500 managed to claw back the loss by the end of the session. The move was sparked by a growing fear of recession that spilled over into the energy markets. The price of oil fell more than 10% on fear the demand for energy would plummet in the wake of economic contraction and caused a similar decline in oil stocks. Oil stocks led the selling on Wall Street and fell about 6% for the session despite the fact that supply and demand imbalances remain skewed in favor of higher prices.
The impact of high oil prices on consumer spending, profit margin, and corporate earnings will soon be known. The peak of the Q2 earnings reporting season begins next week and could reinvigorate bearish sentiment. The expectation is for margin to contract relative to last year and for earnings growth to be tepid. The risk for the market, however, lay in the guidance due to an expectation for economic improvement in the 2nd half. If the guidance points to ongoing issues the S&P 500 will most likely fall to a new low.
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Not All Stocks Are Getting Downgraded In Q3
Oh, the times, they are a-changing. Not only is the outlook for S&P 500 earnings growth diminishing but the analyst are becoming more defensive by the day. The latest round of commentaries contains no few downgrades and price target reductions but ... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | Women’s handbag and fashion accessories brand Vera Bradley (NYSE: VRA) stock has stumbled (-48%) on the year. Business was impacted by inflationary pressures, logistics costs and rising fuel prices causing revenues to come in light in its fiscal Q1 2023 earnings. The Company suffered a net los... Read the Full Story |
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Institutional Activity Picks Up For The Lovesac Company
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Retail/Wholesale | | Since the beginning of April, shares of McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) have managed to just about keep their head above water, while the benchmark S&P 500 index has shed close to 20% of its value. This comes against the backdrop of soaring inflation prints, a hawkish Federal Reserve and rising interest ... Read the Full Story |
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A Soft-Landing For Basset Furniture
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Earnings Outlook Softens In The Face Of Economic Uncertainty
The only thing certain about the S&P 500 (NYSEARCA: SPY) is that its value is based on the expectation of future earnings. In that light, an increase in the expectations for earnings should lift the market and a decline should make... Read the Full Story |
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Technology | | Chinese social media company Hello Group (NASDAQ: MOMO) stock has fallen (-34%) on the year despite being profitable. The Company operates two major apps including the social media app MOMO and Tantan, a dating app similar to Tinder. Top line revenues and user growth has receded with the spread of C... Read the Full Story |
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Pet Health Is Still A Growth Market
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Wednesday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Chevron Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the integrated energy and chemicals operations in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Upstream and Downstream. The Upstream segment is involved in the exploration, development, production, and transportation of crude oil and natural gas; processing, liquefaction, transportation, and regasification of liquefied natural gas; transportation of crude oil through pipelines; transportation, storage, and marketing of natural gas; and carbon capture and storage, as well as a gas-to-liquids plant. The Downstream segment refines crude oil into petroleum products; markets crude oil, refined products, and lubricants; manufactures and markets renewable fuels, commodity petrochemicals, plastics for industrial uses, and fuel and lubricant additives; and transports crude oil and refined products by pipeline, marine vessel, motor equipment, and rail car. The company was formerly known as ChevronTexaco Corporation and changed its name to Chevron Corporation in 2005. Chevron Corporation was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in San Ramon, California. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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