July 16, 2018 The Week Ahead

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Many media outlets would like you to believe that the President’s economic policies have been a disaster to date. Despite worries of inflation rising and potential trade wars with China, the Nasdaq hit all-time highs and the S&P 500 hit its highest price level in 5 months.

Focus will now turn to earnings as several large caps report, companies like Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, and Bank of America. Other notable earnings include: Netflix, American Express, IBM, Goldman Sachs, Ebay, and UnitedHealth Group Incorporated.

Stocks in play last week included: FAST +14.6%, IQ +13.5%, AVGO -18.3%, LB -13.6%

Here are how some of the most widely traded index ETFs performed over the week:
Powershares QQQ ETF (QQQ) +2.28%, SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) +1.51%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) +2.29%, iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) -0.49%

The VIX declined sharply, closing at 12.18 on Friday.

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Here are how some futures and commodity ETFs performed over the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) -3.28%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) -0.02%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) -1.05%

Economic Releases:
16 July 2018- Retail Sales 8:30 AM ET

17 July 2018- Industrial Production 9:15 AM ET

18 July 2018- Housing Starts 8:30 AM ET

19 July 2018- Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET; Philly Fed Business Survey 8:30 AM ET

Key Earnings:
16 July 2018- ACI, BAC, BLK, JBHT, LUB, NFLX, RIO

17 July 2018- CMA, GS, JNJ, PGR, SCHW, UNH, BHP, CSX, IBKR, MLNX, UAL

18 July 2018- ABT, ASML, GWW, MS, NVS, NTRS, TXT, USB, AXP, AA, CCI, CCK, CP, EBAY, IBM, SLG, URI8

19 July 2018- BBT, BK, BX, DHR, DPZ, FITB, GPC, KEY, NUE, PM, PPG, RPM, SAP, SON, TRV, TSM, UN, UNP, WBC, CE, COF, ETFC, ISRG, MSFT, PBCT, SWKS

20 July 2018- BHGE, CFG, CLF, GE, GNTX, HON, KSU, RF, SWK, VFC, SLB, MAN

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October 15, 2017 The Week Ahead

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Nearly all major indices closed the week higher, with the exception of the Russell 2000 which cooled off slightly. In addition, crude oil continued its strong performance gaining nearly 5% for the week.

All eyes will be on earnings this week as there are several key names reporting, including: Netflix, Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson, eBay, IBM, and Procter and Gamble.

The “fear index” closed at 9.61 on Friday, level that has found some support of late.

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Source: TradingView

Here are how some of the most traded ETFs performed over the week: SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) +0.23%, iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) -0.45%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrials Average ETF (DIA) +0.52%, and PowerShares QQQ ETF (QQQ) +0.46%

Here is how some futures/commodity related ETF’s performed over the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) +4.01%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) +1.83%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) +2.25%.

Below you’ll find what is else is on the schedule for the week:

Economic Releases:
17 Oct 2017- Industrial Production 9:15 AM ET
18 Oct 2017- Housing Starts 8:30 AM ET; EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET
19 Oct 2017- Philly Fed Survey 8:30 AM ET; Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET
20 Oct 2017- Existing Home Sales 10:00 AM ET

Key Earnings:
16 Oct 2017- SCHW, CSX, KMG, NFLX, RIO, SONC
17 Oct 2017- GS, CMA, HOG, JNJ, MS, PGR, TTS, UNH, BHP, CREE, IBM, IBKR, NAVI, SCSS
18 Oct 2017- ABT, ASML, NTRS, USB, UNF, AA, AXP, CCI, CCK, EBAY, STLD, UAL, URI
19 Oct 2017- S, BX, DHR, DOV, GPC, NUE, PM, RCI, SAP, TRV, UN, VZ, ATHN, EFTC, ISRG, LHO, NCR, PFPT, PYPL,
20 Oct 2017- CFG, CLF, DST, GE, HON, KSU, MAN, PG, SLB, STI, SYF

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July 20, 2017 Market Wrap Up

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All eyes were on the ECB this morning, as the group decide to leave key interest rates unchanged. Overall, the the markets closed flattish today.

Appliance retailers took a hit today after Sears and Amazon agreed to a partnership. Shares of the Home Depot, Lowes Companies, and Whirlpool closed sharply lower.

Earnings highlights included: eBay -4.9%, Microsoft +1.34%, and Visa +1.04%

The VIX closed below ten, an indication that there isn’t much fear in the markets at the moment.

Index ETF movers: SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) +0.01%, iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) +0.01%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrials Average ETF (DIA) -0.07%, and PowerShares QQQ ETF (QQQ) +0.13%

Commodity and futures related ETF movers: United States Oil Fund (USO) -0.83%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) +0.29%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) +0.15%.

On the options front, we saw large call buying activity in Obsidian Energy (OBE), which traded 4.3 times normal option volume. In addition, we saw heavy put buying in Franklin Resources (BEN), which traded 2.3 times normal option volume.

Key Earnings:
20 July 2017- GPC, KEY, PM, SAP, UL, UNP, COF, EBAY, ISRG, MSFT, SWKS, V
21 July 2017- C, FRC, JPM, PNC, WFC

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April 16, 2017 The Week Ahead

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Stocks were sluggish over the 4-day trading week, as all major indices closed sharply lower.

Here are how some of the most popular ETF Indices performed: SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) -1.24%, iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) -1.37%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrials Average ETF (DIA) -1.01%, and PowerShares QQQ ETF (QQQ) -1.24%

The VIX gained 24%, closing at the highest level we’ve seen year-to-date, at 15.96. Some market pundits are jumping for joy, calling this the return of volatility. However, it might be premature given that upcoming earnings will dictate where the market goes next.

That said, we’ll be hearing from the likes of: Netflix, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Johnson & Johnson, American Express, Ebay, and General Electric– to name a few.

Here are how some futures/commodity related ETF’s performed: United States Oil Fund (USO) +2.49%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) +1.87%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) +2.87%.

Below you’ll find what is else is on the schedule:

Key Economic Data:
18 April 2017- Housing Starts 8:30 AM ET; Industrial Production 9:15 AM ET
19 April 2017- EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET
20 April 2017- Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET; Philly Fed Survey 8:30 AM
21 April 2017- PMI Composite Flash 9:45 AM ET; Existing Home Sales 10:00 AM ET

Key Earnings:
17 April 2017- NFLX, CUDA
18 April 2017- BAC, GNC, GS, HOG, JNJ, RF, SCHW, UNH, CAMP, IBKR, IBM, ISRG, LRCX, NAVI
19 April 2017- BLK, AMTD, HBAN, GPC, MS, TXT, USB, AXP, EBAY, QCOM, URI, VMI, CSX, CP
20 April 2017- BK, BX, DGX, DHI, NUE, PM, KEY, PPG, TRV, VZ, MAT, NCR
21 April 2017- GE, HON, COL, KSU, IPG, MAN, SLB, SWK, WBC

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November 10, 2015 Market Wrap Up

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The S&P 500 closed the day higher, snapping its four day losing streak. Overall, it was a generally slow day.

It appears that market participants are digesting what a potential rate hike is going to mean.

Stocks in play today, included Apple (AAPL) -3.2%, Flotek (FTK) -41%, Sunedison (SUNE) -21.5%, and Mallinckrodt (MNK).

Interestingly, the VIX sold off a lot…now trading at 15.29.

The energy sector was flat; the United States Oil Fund (USO) was down nearly .5% today. USO is still nearly 50% off its yearly highs.

On the options front, we saw large call buying activity in EBay (EBAY). In addition, we saw bearish bets being placed in Market Vectors Gold Miners (GDX)

Here’s what’s on tap tomorrow:

Key Economic Data:
12 November 2015- Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET
13 November 2015- Retail Sales 8:30 AM ET, PPI 8:30 AM ET

Key Earnings:
11 November 2015- M, PAH, NTES
12 November 2015- DSX, VIAB, AMAT, CSCO, IGT, KSS

October 19, 2015 The Week Ahead

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The S&P 500 ended the week on an absolute tear. In fact, we’re up 3% on the month.

With that said, the VIX closed around 15, a signal that fear has subsided substantially over the last couple months.

Very impressive despite weakness out of the likes of Wal-Mart and the pharmaceutical companies.

Crude Oil futures closed the week lower after a nice run-up last week. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down more than 3% on the week. 

Earnings season continues to pick up steam this week as we’ve got earnings from Amazon, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, and Ebay to name a few.

Key Economic Data:
20 October 2015- Housing Starts 8:30 AM ET  
22 October 2015- Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET, Existing Home Sales 10:00 AM ET

Key Earnings:
19 October 2015- HAL, HAS, VRX, MS, IBM, RMBS, VALE, STLD, ZION
20 October 2015- CMG, CREE, DFS, ILMN, IRBT, ISRG, NAVI, PKG, VMW, YHOO, HOG, SAP, UTX, VZ
21 October 2015- BA, GM, IPG, KMB, KO, STJ, SVU, TEX, CAKE, CCI, EBAY, MLNX, SNDK, TXN, URI, WFT
22 October 2015- BEN, CAM, CAT, DAN, CY, DGX, DNKN, DOW, DPS, FCX, LLY, JNS, LAZ, LUV, MCD, MJN, MMM, NDAQ, SWK, ALTR, AMZN, ATHN, COF, MSFT, QLIK, SYNA, T
23 October 2015- AAL, PG