The S&P 500 futures are down 19 points and are trading 0.5% below fair value. The Nasdaq 100 futures are down 53 points and are trading 0.4% below fair value. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are down 100 points and are trading 0.3% below fair value.
Stock futures are weak this morning despite some pleasing earnings and/or guidance from the likes of McDonald's (MCD), PepsiCo (PEP), and General Motors (GM). Strength from these names has not been enough to offset the fallout in First Republic Bank (FRC). FRC's earnings report brought worries about the bank industry back to the forefront, along with Standard Chartered CEO's warning that the banking sector may have other issues that could "come home to roost in some form of a crisis,' according to CNBC.
Tempered sales guidance from UPS, which it attributed in part to changing consumer behavior, has also contributed to this morning's negative disposition by fostering concerns about broader economic growth and earnings prospects.
The 2-yr note yield is down seven basis points to 4.07% and the 10-yr note yield is down seven basis points to 3.45%.
Separately, President Biden announced his reelection campaign.
In corporate news:
First Republic Bank (FRC 12.75, -3.25, -20.3%): beats by $0.72, beats on revs; announces ~20-25% workforce reduction; pursuing strategic options to expedite its progress; deposits fell 40.8%, but have stabilized
McDonald's (MCD 295.50, +2.30, +0.8%): beats by $0.29, beats on revs US comps +12.6%
3M (MMM 106.37, +1.31, +1.3%): beats by $0.37, beats on revs; guides FY23 EPS in-line, revs above consensus; announces restructuring
Dow (DOW 54.90, -0.49, -0.9%): beats by $0.21, beats on revs
Verizon (VZ 36.84, -0.26, -0.7%): beats by $0.01, misses on revs; guides FY23 EPS in-line
UPS (UPS 186.40, -9.45, -4.8%): misses by $0.01, reports revs in-line; guides FY23 revs below consensus
PepsiCo (PEP 188.94, +3.44, +1.9%): beats by $0.11, beats on revs; guides FY23 EPS above consensus
Whirlpool (WHR 145.80, +5.10, +3.6%): beats by $0.49, beats on revs; reaffirms FY23 EPS guidance, revs guidance
Honeywell (HON 199.28, +2.50, +1.3%): authorizes up to $10 bln for share repurchases, including $2.1 bln of remaining availability under previous authorization
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ 163.20, -0.48, -0.3%): confirms launch of Kenvue IPO Roadshow; IPO expected to consist of 151.2 mln shares of common stock with an expected price range of $20-$23 per share
General Motors (GM 35.40, +1.11, +3.2%): beats by $0.48, beats on revs; raises FY23 EPS and EBIT guidance
General Electric (GE 101.57, +1.42, +1.4%): beats by $0.13, beats on revs; raises FY23 EPS in-line
Sherwin-Williams (SHW 244.40, +7.84, +3.3%): beats by $0.25, beats on revs; reaffirms FY23 EPS outlook
Reviewing overnight developments:
Equity indices in the Asia-Pacific region ended Tuesday on a mostly lower note while markets in Australia and New Zealand were closed for ANZAC Day. Japan's Nikkei: +0.1%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng: -1.7%, China's Shanghai Composite: -0.3%, India's Sensex: +0.1%, South Korea's Kospi: -1.4%, Australia's ASX All Ordinaries: CLOSED.
In economic data:
Japan's March Corporate Services Price Index 1.6% yr/yr (expected 1.7%; last 1.8%) and March BoJ Core CPI 2.9% yr/yr (expected 2.4%; last 2.7%)
South Korea's Q1 GDP 0.3% qtr/qtr (expected 0.2%; last -0.4%); 0.8% yr/yr (expected 0.9%; last 1.3%)
Hong Kong's March trade deficit $40.60 bln (expected deficit of $21.00 bln; last deficit of $45.40 bln). March Imports -0.6% m/m (expected -18.5%; last -4.1%) and Exports -1.5% m/m (expected -24.5%; last -8.8%)
In news:
Tech stocks in South Korea were pressured after the country's financial supervisory service head expressed concern about investment based on excessive leverage.
Japan's cabinet office maintained the overall economic assessment of the Japanese economy and raised the view on imports.
Japan's Finance Minister Suzuki said that "there may be" movements in Japan's monetary policy in the future.
Major European indices trade in the red. STOXX Europe 600: -0.4%, Germany's DAX: -0.1%, U.K.'s FTSE 100: -0.3%, France's CAC 40: -0.6%, Italy's FTSE MIB: -0.9%, Spain's IBEX 35: -1.3%.
In economic data:
U.K.'s March Public Sector Net Borrowing GBP20.71 bln (expected GBP22.94 bln; last GBP12.50 bln) and Public Sector Net Cash Requirements GBP18.886 bln (expected GBP3.956 bln; last -GBP1.693 bln). April CBI Industrial Trends Orders -20, as expected (last -20)
Spain's March PPI -1.0% yr/yr (expected 2.8%; last 8.0%)
Swiss March trade surplus CHF4.532 bln (expected CHF3.493 bln; last CHF3.139 bln)
In news:
European Central Bank Chief Economist Lane said that a rate hike in May will be warranted and that additional rate hikes will be data dependent. Meanwhile, policymaker Villeroy de Galhau said that "a few more" rate hikes might be needed.
The Bank of England said in a statement that it is in discussions with the Bank of Japan, European Central Bank, Swiss National Bank, and the Fed to revert the frequency of daily operations to once per week.
U.S. equity futures:
S&P 500 Futures: -19 @ 4,118
DJIA Futures: -114 @ 33,764
Nasdaq 100 Futures: -54 @ 12,916
Overseas:
Europe: DAX -0.1%, FTSE -0.3%, CAC -0.6%
Asia: Nikkei +0.1%, Hang Seng -1.7%, Shanghai Composite -0.3%
Commodities:
Crude Oil -0.71 @ 78.05
Nat Gas -0.095 @ 2.376
Gold -10.95 @ 1988.85
Silver -0.707 @ 24.817
Copper -0.0850 @ 3.8795
Earnings/Guidance:
3M (MMM) beats by $0.37, beats on revs; guides FY23 EPS in-line, revs above consensus; announces restructuring
ABB Ltd (ABB) beats by $0.09, beats on revs; guides Q2 revs above consensus; guides FY23 revs above consensus
AGNC Investment (AGNC) reports Q1 earnings; beats by $0.04
Alexandria RE (ARE) beats by $0.04, beats on revs
Ameriprise Financial (AMP) beats by $0.04, beats on revs; also increases quarterly cash dividend by 8% to $1.35/share
Anglo American (NGLOY) reports Q1 copper production rose 28% yr/yr
Archer-Daniels (ADM) beats by $0.31, reports revs in-line
Ares Capital (ARCC) misses by $0.02, misses on revs
Armstrong World Industries (AWI) beats by $0.02, reports revs in-line; reaffirms FY23 EPS guidance, revs guidance
Asbury Automotive (ABG) beats by $0.38, misses on revs
Atlantic Union Bankshares (AUB) misses by $0.18, misses on revs
Banco Santander (SAN) reports Q1 profit of +1% yr/yr to EUR 2.571 bln; on track to meet 2023 targets
Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son (NTB) beats by $0.08, beats on revs
BankUnited (BKU) misses by $0.20
Biogen (BIIB) beats by $0.12, beats on revs; reaffirms FY23 EPS guidance
Brown & Brown (BRO) beats by $0.03, beats on revs
Cadence Bank (CADE) beats by $0.02, net interest revenue decreased 1.4%
Cadence Design (CDNS) beats by $0.04, beats on revs; guides Q2 EPS below consensus, revs below consensus; guides FY23 EPS in-line, revs in-line
Canadian Nat'l Rail (CNI) beats by CC$0.10, beats on revs; raises its FY23 adjusted EPS outlook to mid-single-digit percentage growth yr/yr (
Centene (CNC) beats by $0.01, beats on revs; guides FY23 EPS above consensus, revs above consensus
ChampionX (CHX) beats by $0.02, misses on revs; guides Q2 revs in-line
Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) beats by $0.03, beats on revs
Community Bank (CBU) beats by $0.25
Corning (GLW) beats by $0.02, reports revs in-line; guides Q2 EPS in-line, revs in-line
Crown (CCK) beats by $0.15, misses on revs; guides Q2 EPS below consensus; reaffirms FY23 EPS guidance
CureVac (CVAC) reports Q4 (Dec) results
Danaher (DHR) beats by $0.10, beats on revs
Dow (DOW) beats by $0.21, beats on revs
Establishment Labs (ESTA) guides Q1 revenue slightly above consensus
First Bancorp (FBP) beats by $0.04
First Commonwealth (FCF) beats by $0.06, misses on revs
First Republic Bank (FRC) beats by $0.72, beats on revs; announces ~20-25% workforce reduction; pursuing strategic options to expedite its progress; deposits fell 40.8%, but have stabilized
Fiserv (FISV) beats by $0.02, beats on revs; raises FY23 EPS in-line
GE HealthCare (GEHC) beats by $0.06, beats on revs; reaffirms FY23 EPS guidance
General Electric (GE) beats by $0.13, beats on revs; raises FY23 EPS in-line
General Motors (GM) beats by $0.48, beats on revs; raises FY23 EPS and EBIT guidance
Geo Group (GEO) misses by $0.03, reports revs in-line; guides Q2 revs below consensus; guides FY23 EPS in-line, revs in-line
Grupo Aeroportuario Del Sureste (ASR) reports Q1 results; revs in-line
Halliburton (HAL) reports Q1 (Mar) results, beats on revs
HealthStream (HSTM) beats by $0.03, reports revs in-line; guides FY23 revs in-line
Heidrick & Struggles (HSII) beats by $0.12, misses on revs; guides Q2 revs above consensus
Hexcel (HXL) beats by $0.12, beats on revs; reaffirms FY23 EPS guidance, revs guidance
Hope Bancorp (HOPE) misses by $0.04, misses on revs
Hubbell (HUB) beats by $1.12, beats on revs; guides FY23 EPS above consensus, revs above consensus
Independent Bank Group (IBTX) misses by $0.02
Invesco (IVZ) beats by $0.02, beats on revs; raises dividend
JetBlue Airways (JBLU) beats by $0.04, reports revs in-line; guides Q2 EPS above consensus; guides FY23 EPS above consensus, revs in-line
Laboratory Corp (LH) misses by $0.14, beats on revs; narrows FY23 EPS in-line
Life Time (LTH) beats by $0.08, reports revs in-line; guides Q2 revs in-line; guides FY23 revs in-line; raises FY23 adjusted EBITDA
McDonald's (MCD) beats by $0.29, beats on revs US comps +12.6%
Medpace (MEDP) reports Q1 (Mar) results, beats on revs; guides FY23 revs in-line
Miniso Group (MNSO) expects to record quarterly adjusted net profit more than RMB400 mln
Moody's (MCO) beats by $0.77, beats on revs; guides FY23 EPS above consensus, FY23 revs in-line
Morphic (MORF) misses on top and bottom lines
MSCI (MSCI) beats by $0.14, reports revs in-line
Mueller Industries (MLI) beats by $0.91, beats on revs
Nabors Industries (NBR) reports Q1 results, beats on revs
Nestle (NSRGY) reports Q1 sales increased 5.6%; reaffirms FY23 outlook
NextEra Energy (NEE) beats by $0.11; reaffirms FY23 EPS guidance; guides FY24 EPS in-line
NextEra Energy Partners (NEP) reports Q1 (Mar) results, misses on revs; forecasts +12-15% growth per year in limited partner distributions per unit through at least 2026
Northern Trust (NTRS) misses by $0.01, misses on revs
Novartis AG (NVS) beats by $0.17, beats on revs; guides FY23 revs in-line
OneMain Holdings (OMF) misses by $0.19
Packaging Corp (PKG) misses by $0.07, misses on revs; guides Q2 EPS below consensus
PepsiCo (PEP) beats by $0.11, beats on revs; guides FY23 EPS above consensus
Polaris Industries (PII) beats by $0.34, beats on revs; reaffirms FY23 revs guidance; guides FY24 EPS in-line
PotlatchDeltic (PCH) beats by $0.12, beats on revs
PulteGroup (PHM) beats by $0.53, beats on revs
Range Resources (RRC) beats by $0.18, beats on revs
Raytheon Technologies (RTX) beats by $0.09, beats on revs; reaffirms FY23 EPS in-line, revs in-line
Sensata Tech (ST) beats by $0.05, beats on revs; guides Q2 EPS in-line, revs in-line
Sherwin-Williams (SHW) beats by $0.25, beats on revs; reaffirms FY23 EPS outlook
Shutterstock (SSTK) beats by $0.25, beats on revs; guides FY23 EPS in-line, revs in-line
Simpson Manufacturing (SSD) beats by $0.64, beats on revs
SITE Centers (SITC) beats by $0.02, beats on revs; guides FY23 FFO in-line
Southside Banc (SBSI) beats by $0.04
Spotify (SPOT) misses by $0.30, misses on revs; guides Q2 revs below consensus
Stepan Company (SCL) misses by $0.23, reports revs in-line
Tenable (TENB) beats by $0.08, reports revs in-line; guides Q2 EPS above consensus, revs below consensus; guides FY23 EPS above consensus, revs below consensus
Tenet Healthcare (THC) beats by $0.27, beats on revs; guides Q2 EPS in-line, revs in-line; guides FY23 EPS in-line, revs in-line
The Aaron's Company (AAN) beats by $0.37, misses on revs; guides FY23 EPS above consensus, revs below consensus
TransUnion (TRU) beats by $0.06, beats on revs; guides Q2 EPS below consensus, revs below consensus; guides FY23 EPS in-line, revs in-line
TrueBlue (TBI) beats by $0.05, reports revs in-line; guides Q2 revs mostly above consensus
UBS AG (UBS) reports Q1 (Mar) results, misses on revs
Unifi (UFI) sees Q3 revs below consensus
UPS (UPS) misses by $0.01, reports revs in-line; guides FY23 revs below consensus
Verizon (VZ) beats by $0.01, misses on revs; guides FY23 EPS in-line
Volaris Aviation (VLRS) misses on top and bottom lines
WesBanco Inc (WSBC) misses by $0.06, misses on revs
Whirlpool (WHR) beats by $0.49, beats on revs; reaffirms FY23 EPS guidance, revs guidance
WSFS Financial (WSFS) reports Q1 (Mar) results, misses on revs
Xerox (XRX) beats by $0.32, reports revs in-line, sees FY23 revenue growth of flat to down low-single-digits in constant currency
News:
President Biden officially announces that he will seek re-election in 2024, as widely expected
EU and Japan reject US plan for G7 countries to ban all exports to Russia, according to Financial Times
China will end coronavirus testing requirements for inbound travelers, according to Bloomberg
3M (MMM) announces senior management team changes
ALX Oncology (ALXO) announces Clinical Trial collaboration with Sanofi (SNY) to evaluate evorpacept in combination with SARCLISA in patients with multiple myeloma
Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) announces FDA clinical hold on IND application for AB-101, an oral PD-L1 inhibitor
Archer-Daniels (ADM) in Q1 slide deck says plans for $1 bln in share buybacks in 2023
Atea Pharmaceuticals (AVIR): FDA grants Fast Track designation to bemnifosbuvir for the treatment of COVID-19
Blue Foundry Bancorp (BLFY) adopts a program to repurchase up to 1,335,126 shares of its common stock, which is ~5% of its outstanding common stock commencing upon the completion of the Company's existing stock repurchase program
BlueLinx (BXC) and Allura USA announce the expansion of their distribution partnership, extending distribution into the following BlueLinx Midwest markets: St. Louis, MO; Springfield, MO; Kansas City, MO; Little Rock, AR; Tulsa, OK; and Oklahoma City, OK
Castle Biosciences (CSTL) announces new data showing DecisionDx-Melanoma can improve risk stratification over American Joint Committee on Cancer staging alone in patients with stage I cutaneous melanoma
General Motors (GM) and Samsung SDI to build new US battery plant, according to Reuters
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) receives MMA from EMA for Jemperli plus chemotherapy for the treatment of dMMR/MSI-H primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer
HilleVax (HLVX) announces completion of enrollment of NEST-IN1 Phase 2b clinical study of HIL-214 norovirus vaccine candidate
HomeStreet (HMST) cuts its quarterly dividend 71% to $0.10/share
Honeywell (HON) authorizes up to $10 bln for share repurchases, including $2.1 bln of remaining availability under previous authorization
HUB Security (HUBC) and Getronics announce a 1.3M contract with a multinational company
I-Mab (IMAB) receives positive outcome in arbitration relating to agreements with Tracon
Insulet (PODD): FDA clears the company's insulin delivery device, Omnipod GO
Invivyd (IVVD) announces that the U.S. FDA has cleared its Investigational New Drug application for VYD222
Joby Aviation (JOBY) to deliver aircraft to Edwards Air Force Base as part of DOD contract valued up to $131 million
Morphic (MORF) reports "positive" topline results of the EMERALD-1 UC Main Cohort; orally administered MORF-057 achieves primary endpoint and demonstrates clinically meaningful improvements across secondary and exploratory measures
Netflix (NFLX) to invest $2.5 bln in South Korea, according to Reuters
New Found (NFGC) intercepts 17.2 g/t Au over 22.9m & 12.0 g/t Au over 18.4m at Keats West
Potbelly (PBPB) finalizes 16-unit shop development agreement in two Florida markets; agreement includes 14 shops in Broward County and two shops in Gainesville
PulteGroup (PHM) announces $1.0 bln increase to share repurchase authorization, bringing total authorization to $1.2 bln
PureTech's (PRTC) Founded Entity Vedanta Biosciences announces $106.5 million financing to advance pipeline of defined bacterial consortia therapies
Qiagen's (QGEN) QIAstat-Dx syndromic testing solution is expected to be available soon for use in Japan with a SARS-CoV-2 Respiratory Panel that can detect more than 20 pathogens
Raytheon Technologies (RTX) increases quarterly cash dividend 7.3% to $0.59/share form $0.55/share
Republic Services (RSG): Union says its members ratify a new contract
Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM) met with CORFO to receive more information on the scope and objectives of the National Lithium Strategy
Stoke Therapeutics (STOK) announces authorization of its Clinical Trial Application by the United Kingdom Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency to initiate a Phase 1/2 study of STK-002 for the treatment of autosomal dominant optic atrophy
Trinity Capital (TRIN) announces a $40 mln facility to support the growth of Convergent Dental, Inc., the power behind Solea
Union Pacific (UNP) and CNI (CNI) announce creation of Falcon Premium intermodal service, a Mexico-US-Canada service with rail connection in Chicago
Vodafone PLC (VOD): Emirates Telecom discloses it initiated discussions with VOD on board composition
Walt Disney (DIS) laying off Russell Wolff, who oversaw ESPN+, among others, according to the Wall Street Journal
M&A:
Assertio Therapeutics (ASRT) and Spectrum Pharmaceuticals (SPPI) have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Assertio will acquire all outstanding shares of Spectrum in an all-stock and contingent value rights transaction
Century Aluminum (CENX) enters into an agreement with Noble Group Holdings Limited to acquire Noble's 55% ownership interest in Jamalco, a bauxite mining and alumina production joint venture in Jamaica; financial terms were not disclosed
Endeavor Group (EDR) to sell IMG Academy to BPEA EQT for $1.25 bln
Syndicate:
Establishment Labs (ESTA) prices offering of 1.1 mln shares of common stock at $71.50 per share
IDEAYA Biosciences (IDYA) commences $150 mln common stock offering
SES AI Corporation (SES) files $300 mln mixed shelf securities offering; also files 14,213,280 shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding warrants; also files 288,977,101 shares by selling shareholders, relates to warrants
IPOs:
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) confirms launch of Kenvue IPO Roadshow; IPO expected to consist of 151.2 mln shares of common stock with an expected price range of $20-$23 per share
Expected to Price:
No IPOs expected.
Gapping Up/Down
Gapping up:
MEDP +22.8%, AAN +12.9%, NTB +4.8%, IMAB+4.7%, RRC +4.3%, WHR +3.6%, SPOT +3.5%, ABB+3.4%, NVS +3%, CNI +2.9%, HTLF +2.7%, CCK+2.5%, UFI +2.1%, HSII +2.1%, HESM +1.9%, BLFY+1.9%, HXL +1.8%, SSD +1.8%, TRU +1.8%, PCH+1.7%, HON +1.6%, VOD +1.6%, PEP +1.5%, JOBY+1%, NBR +0.9%, BRO +0.9%, PBPB +0.8%
Gapping down:
FRC -21.1%, ASRT -15.8%, TENB -15.2%, PKG-5.7%, CDNS -5.6%, UPS -5.4%, RSG -5.1%, HLX-4.6%, GEO -4.6%, HMST -4.1%, WSBC -4%, SAN -3.9%, AMP -3.8%, HOPE -3.4%, TBI -2.8%, PODD-2.4%, HSTM -2%, ESTA -1.9%, CLF -1.9%, UBS-1.8%, WSFS -1.2%, DHR -1.2%, AGNC -0.9%, QGEN-0.8%, GM -0.7%, IDYA -0.7%, DOW -0.7%, DIS -0.6%
Analyst Research (see Upgrades/Downgradescalendarfor full list):
Upgrades
Euronav (EURN) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Stifel; tgt raised to $22
Grupo Aeroportuario Del Sureste (ASR) upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at BBVA; tgt $330
Range Resources (RRC) upgraded to Buy from Hold at The Benchmark Company; tgt $32
SAP SE (SAP) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Citigroup
Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at DA Davidson; tgt $19.50
Squarespace (SQSP) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Citigroup; tgt raised to $40
Universal Health (UHS) upgraded to Equal Weight from Underweight at Barclays; tgt raised to $142
XPeng (XPEV) upgraded to Hold from Underperform at Jefferies; tgt raised to $9.30
Zebra Tech (ZBRA) upgraded to Outperform from Neutral at Credit Suisse; tgt raised to $326
ZTO Express (ZTO) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Goldman; tgt raised to $42
Downgrades:
Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at BTIG Research
ASML (ASML) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Stifel
Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) downgraded to Equal-Weight from Overweight at Stephens; tgt lowered to $60
Capri Holdings (CPRI) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Jefferies; tgt lowered to $45
First Republic Bank (FRC) downgraded to Sell from Neutral at Janney; tgt lowered to $8
Pinduoduo (PDD) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Goldman; tgt lowered to $93
Others:
Aflac (AFL) initiated with an Equal Weight at Wells Fargo; tgt $73
Apollo Commercial Real Estate (ARI) assumed with a Neutral at BTIG Research
Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT) assumed with a Buy at BTIG Research; tgt $19
BrightSpire Capital (BRSP) assumed with a Neutral at BTIG Research
Chesapeake Energy (CHK) initiated with an Equal-Weight at Stephens; tgt $91
Claros Mortgage Trust (CMTG) initiated with a Neutral at BTIG Research
CNX Resources (CNX) initiated with an Equal-Weight at Stephens; tgt $17
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) initiated with a Neutral at Piper Sandler; tgt $92
Coterra Energy (CTRA) initiated with an Overweight at Stephens; tgt $32
DoubleDown Interactive (DDI) initiated with an Outperform at Wedbush; tgt $12.25
Earthstone Energy (ESTE) initiated with an Overweight at Stephens; tgt $18
EQT Corp. (EQT) initiated with an Equal-Weight at Stephens; tgt $36
Franklin BSP Realty Trust (FBRT) initiated with a Buy at BTIG Research; tgt $13.50
Globe Life (GL) initiated with an Equal Weight at Wells Fargo; tgt $120
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) assumed with a Buy at BTIG Research; tgt $12
Ladder Capital (LADR) assumed with a Buy at BTIG Research; tgt $10
Luminar Technologies (LAZR) initiated with a Buy at Jefferies; tgt $12
Principal Fincl (PFG) initiated with an Equal Weight at Wells Fargo; tgt $79
Range Resources (RRC) initiated with an Overweight at Stephens; tgt $34
Reinsurance Group of America (RGA) initiated with an Overweight at Wells Fargo; tgt $163
SKYX Platforms (SKYX) initiated with a Buy at WestPark Capital; tgt $7
Starwood Property Trust (STWD) assumed with a Buy at BTIG Research; tgt $19
SuRo Capital (SSSS) assumed with a Buy at BTIG Research; tgt $5
Talos Energy (TALO) initiated with an Overweight at Stephens; tgt $21
TPG RE Finance Trust (TRTX) assumed with a Neutral at BTIG Research
Unum Group (UNM) initiated with an Overweight at Wells Fargo; tgt $57
V.F. Corp (VFC) resumed with an Overweight at Piper Sandler; tgt $29
Xenon Pharmaceuticals (XENE) initiated with an Overweight at Cantor Fitzgerald; tgt $58
Econ Data:
09:00 ET: FHFA Housing Price Index for Feb (Briefing.comConsensus NA; Prior 0.2%)
09:00 ET: S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index for Feb (Briefing.comConsensus 0.0%; Prior 2.5%)
10:00 ET: Consumer Confidence for Apr (Briefing.comConsensus 104.1; Prior 104.2)
10:00 ET: New Home Sales for Mar (Briefing.comConsensus 630K; Prior 640K)
Earnings:
Monday (Apr 24)
Morning: BOH KO PHG
Afternoon: AGNC ARE AMP NTB BRO CADE CDNS CNI CHX CLF CCK FRC HSTM HTLF HXL HOPE IBTX MEDP PKG PCH RRC SSD TENB AAN TBI WSBC WHR WSFS
Tuesday (Apr 25)
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Wednesday (Apr 26)
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Thursday (Apr 27)
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Friday (Apr 28)
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Asia & Europe detail:
Asia: Nikkei +0.1%, Hang Seng -1.7%, Shanghai Composite -0.3%
Equity indices in the Asia-Pacific region ended Tuesday on a mostly lower note while markets in Australia and New Zealand were closed for ANZAC Day. Tech stocks in South Korea were pressured after the country's financial supervisory service head expressed concern about investment based on excessive leverage. Japan's cabinet office maintained the overall economic assessment of the Japanese economy and raised the view on imports. Japan's Finance Minister Suzuki said that "there may be" movements in Japan's monetary policy in the future.
In economic data:
Japan's March Corporate Services Price Index 1.6% yr/yr (expected 1.7%; last 1.8%) and March BoJ Core CPI 2.9% yr/yr (expected 2.4%; last 2.7%)
South Korea's Q1 GDP 0.3% qtr/qtr (expected 0.2%; last -0.4%); 0.8% yr/yr (expected 0.9%; last 1.3%)
Hong Kong's March trade deficit $40.60 bln (expected deficit of $21.00 bln; last deficit of $45.40 bln). March Imports -0.6% m/m (expected -18.5%; last -4.1%) and Exports -1.5% m/m (expected -24.5%; last -8.8%)
---Equity Markets---
Japan's Nikkei: +0.1%
Hong Kong's Hang Seng: -1.7%
China's Shanghai Composite: -0.3%
India's Sensex: +0.1%
South Korea's Kospi: -1.4%
Australia's ASX All Ordinaries: CLOSED
---FX---
USD/JPY: -0.1% to 134.06
USD/CNH: +0.5% to 6.9340
USD/INR: -0.1% to 81.89
Europe: DAX -0.1%, FTSE -0.3%, CAC -0.6%
Major European indices trade in the red. European Central Bank Chief Economist Lane said that a rate hike in May will be warranted and that additional rate hikes will be data dependent. Meanwhile, policymaker Villeroy de Galhau said that "a few more" rate hikes might be needed. The Bank of England said in a statement that it is in discussions with the Bank of Japan, European Central Bank, Swiss National Bank, and the Fed to revert the frequency of daily operations to once per week.
In economic data:
U.K.'s March Public Sector Net Borrowing GBP20.71 bln (expected GBP22.94 bln; last GBP12.50 bln) and Public Sector Net Cash Requirements GBP18.886 bln (expected GBP3.956 bln; last -GBP1.693 bln). April CBI Industrial Trends Orders -20, as expected (last -20)
Spain's March PPI -1.0% yr/yr (expected 2.8%; last 8.0%)
Swiss March trade surplus CHF4.532 bln (expected CHF3.493 bln; last CHF3.139 bln)
---Equity Markets---
STOXX Europe 600: -0.4%
Germany's DAX: -0.1%
U.K.'s FTSE 100: -0.3%
France's CAC 40: -0.6%
Italy's FTSE MIB: -0.9%
Spain's IBEX 35: -1.3%
---FX---
EUR/USD: -0.2% to 1.1020
GBP/USD: -0.3% to 1.2443
USD/CHF: +0.2% to 0.8884
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