Stocks had a rather tame day ahead of earnings season which started after the bell. Alcoa (AA) has already reported and it looks like they were in line with expectations. Shares are down slightly in after hours trading.
Here's how we closed:
Dow -16
Nas +16
S&P +0.65
Tech and Agriculture stocks were the leaders. Banks and Oils were mixed, Gold and silver were flat.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
I knew it was coming....
Facebook has started putting Google ads on their site. Unfortunately for Facebook, the ads are severely impacting the speed of the site.
Not a good idea. I'm done with Facebook unless they go back to the simple site they had just a few weeks ago.
Not a good idea. I'm done with Facebook unless they go back to the simple site they had just a few weeks ago.
U.S. disrupts plot...
U.S. officials have disrupted a plot - tied to Iran - to commit a "significant terrorist attack in the U.S.," reports ABC. The plot included the assassination of the Saudi Arabian ambassador to the U.S. as well as attacks on the Saudi and Israeli embassies. Reuters reports AG Holder saying a suspect is in custody, has confessed, and provided information about Iranian involvement.
At 2:40 pm....
Stocks are sleepwalking thru the day in a very tight range. That doesn't mean this is how we will close though. In the last week we have seen some wild movements in the last hour of trading.
Dow -32
Nas +8
S&P -1
Notable movers:
AAPL +10.69 to 399.51
IBM -1.51 to 185.03
MA +4.87 to 330.50
HANS +1.93 to 89.50
CTXS +3.00 to 61.00
CF +6.02 to 146.41
Dow -32
Nas +8
S&P -1
Notable movers:
AAPL +10.69 to 399.51
IBM -1.51 to 185.03
MA +4.87 to 330.50
HANS +1.93 to 89.50
CTXS +3.00 to 61.00
CF +6.02 to 146.41
IBM continues to expand....
IBM continues snapping up smaller software companies. Its latest target is Platform Computing, a provider of software for managing large clusters of servers being used for "big data" applications such as analytics and computer modeling. Platform claims over 2K customers, including 23 of the 30 largest global enterprises.
IBM is taking a break today, it is down 1.67 to 184.95
IBM is taking a break today, it is down 1.67 to 184.95
Oh Great....more spam...
Microsoft (MSFT) is preparing to launch a daily deals offering under its Bing brand, with the help of startup Tippr. Google (GOOG) and Amazon (AMZN) kicked off their daily deals products over the summer, as the Internet's big names grow envious of Groupon (GRPN) and LivingSocial's rapid growth (though perhaps not their losses).
Netflix down again...
Netflix (NFLX -5.3%) is selling off for the second straight day - shares are now down over 9% since the company announced it would nix Qwikster. Hudson Square Research is upgrading Netflix today, but Pacific Crest is slashing its estimates, believing the video provider is suffering from "brand damage."
Netflix is currently down 5.16 to 106.50
I think the selling is a bit overdone.
Netflix is currently down 5.16 to 106.50
I think the selling is a bit overdone.
Good Afternoon....
Sorry...been out of the office...
Stocks are looking OK today as at least we are not selling off the gains we posted yesterday.
Dow -31
Nas +3
S&P -2
The Federal Reserve will also release the minutes from the most recent FOMC meeting at 2pm ET.
Earnings season gets underway today with the release of quarterly numbers from Dow component Alcoa (AA) after this afternoon's closing bell.
Stocks are looking OK today as at least we are not selling off the gains we posted yesterday.
Dow -31
Nas +3
S&P -2
The Federal Reserve will also release the minutes from the most recent FOMC meeting at 2pm ET.
Earnings season gets underway today with the release of quarterly numbers from Dow component Alcoa (AA) after this afternoon's closing bell.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Stocks close with a rally...
Short covering ahead of the closing bell propelled stocks to daily highs.
Dow +330
Nas +86
S&P +39 to 1194
The Financials also closed at their highs. XLF closed +0.61 to 12.44 (5.16%)
So, here we are again, just below the 1200 level on the S&P. Earnings season will start tomorrow.
Dow +330
Nas +86
S&P +39 to 1194
The Financials also closed at their highs. XLF closed +0.61 to 12.44 (5.16%)
So, here we are again, just below the 1200 level on the S&P. Earnings season will start tomorrow.
General Dynamics awarded $65M Contract...
General Dynamics (GD) gains after one of its subsidiaries, C4 Systems, was awarded a $65M networking support contract by the U.S. Navy's Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center to provide support, maintain and add new capabilities to the the Navy's Wideband Networking Waveform system.
GD is up 1.75 to 61.30 today
GD is up 1.75 to 61.30 today
1:00 pm update...
Stocks holding their gains as sellers have clearly taken the day off.
Dow +280
Nas +75
S&P +33
Notable Movers:
Netflix opened up 12 is now -0.26 to 117.00
Apple +14.08 on high demand of new iPhone 4S
Amazon +6 to 230
Google +18 to 532
Chipotle +13 to 307
Dow +280
Nas +75
S&P +33
Notable Movers:
Netflix opened up 12 is now -0.26 to 117.00
Apple +14.08 on high demand of new iPhone 4S
Amazon +6 to 230
Google +18 to 532
Chipotle +13 to 307
IBM: Best Stock on the Board....
IBM is breaking out to All-Time Highs today as buyers come into the market.
IBM is currently up 3.09 to 185.49
In a note today, Janney touts Big Blue's "safety, quality, and positive demand trends... proven business models, sticky revenue streams, outstanding balance sheets."
They report earnings next Monday. Check out this weekly chart:
IBM is currently up 3.09 to 185.49
In a note today, Janney touts Big Blue's "safety, quality, and positive demand trends... proven business models, sticky revenue streams, outstanding balance sheets."
They report earnings next Monday. Check out this weekly chart:
Financials strong today...
Financial stocks are surging, after weekend news that Germany and France have agreed to help strengthen European banks.
Morgan Stanley (MS) +1.00 to 15.24
JP Morgan (JPM) +1.31 to 32.01
Wells Fargo (WFC) +1.14 to 25.68
Bank of America (BAC) +0.34 to 6.24
Morgan Stanley (MS) +1.00 to 15.24
JP Morgan (JPM) +1.31 to 32.01
Wells Fargo (WFC) +1.14 to 25.68
Bank of America (BAC) +0.34 to 6.24
Sprint gets downgraded...
Sprint (S) is down today after at least five firms downgrade the stock following Friday's brutal investor meeting. Analysts at Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan, Raymond James, Collins Stewart and Kaufman Bros. all point to management that continues to keep everyone guessing on earnings and cash needs.
Sprint is down 0.18 to 2.22 so far today.
Sprint is down 0.18 to 2.22 so far today.
At 11:00 am....
Stocks continue to climb as banks and oil stocks join the fun.
Dow +262
Nas +75
S&P +32 to 1187
XLF is now up 0.46 to 12.29 (+3.80%)
Dow +262
Nas +75
S&P +32 to 1187
XLF is now up 0.46 to 12.29 (+3.80%)
Stocks flying on the open...
Dow +198
Nas +46
S&P +23 to 1178
The news from Europe is sparking buying across the board. I think we also have some follow thru on the short covering ahead of U.S. corporate earnings season which starts tomorrow. Let's keep an eye on the banks. Banks need to start rebounding in order for a true market bottom to hold. The Financial ETF is XLF.
XLF is currently up 0.36 to 12.20 (+3.09%)
Nas +46
S&P +23 to 1178
The news from Europe is sparking buying across the board. I think we also have some follow thru on the short covering ahead of U.S. corporate earnings season which starts tomorrow. Let's keep an eye on the banks. Banks need to start rebounding in order for a true market bottom to hold. The Financial ETF is XLF.
XLF is currently up 0.36 to 12.20 (+3.09%)
Today's Upgrades and Downgrades...
These are some of this Monday’s top analyst upgrades, downgrades, and initiations seen having an impact from Wall Street research calls.
Cabela’s Inc. (NYSE: CAB) Started as Neutral at Credit Suisse.
Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: EMR) Cut to Neutral at BofA/ML.
Hercules Tech Growth Capital (NASDAQ: HTGC) named Bull of the Day at Zacks.
Micron Technology Inc. (NYSE: MU) Raised to Buy at Citigroup.
MSC Industrial Direct Co. Inc. (NYSE: MSM) Cut to Neutral at BofA/ML.
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) Raised to Neutral at Janney.
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Cut to Hold at Deutsche Bank.
Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE: S) Cut to Neutral at JPMorgan; Cut to Hold at Deutsche Bank.
Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO) named Value stock of the day at Zacks.
Treehouse Foods Inc. (NYSE: THS) Cut to Neutral at BofA/ML.
Cabela’s Inc. (NYSE: CAB) Started as Neutral at Credit Suisse.
Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: EMR) Cut to Neutral at BofA/ML.
Hercules Tech Growth Capital (NASDAQ: HTGC) named Bull of the Day at Zacks.
Micron Technology Inc. (NYSE: MU) Raised to Buy at Citigroup.
MSC Industrial Direct Co. Inc. (NYSE: MSM) Cut to Neutral at BofA/ML.
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) Raised to Neutral at Janney.
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Cut to Hold at Deutsche Bank.
Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE: S) Cut to Neutral at JPMorgan; Cut to Hold at Deutsche Bank.
Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO) named Value stock of the day at Zacks.
Treehouse Foods Inc. (NYSE: THS) Cut to Neutral at BofA/ML.
AT&T say iPhone pre-orders high...
AT&T (T) could be a stock to watch, after the company said it had 200,000 pre-orders for the newest iPhone in the first 12 hours it was available.
The company called it the most successful iPhone launch it's ever had.
We'll also watch shares of Sprint (S), which also says it had a successful iPhone launch, but whose stock was extremely volatile Friday as the company was holding an analyst meeting. Sprint claims that it needs to raise more money to build out a 4G network.
The company called it the most successful iPhone launch it's ever had.
We'll also watch shares of Sprint (S), which also says it had a successful iPhone launch, but whose stock was extremely volatile Friday as the company was holding an analyst meeting. Sprint claims that it needs to raise more money to build out a 4G network.
Good Morning...
Monday is likely to get off to a bullish start, after Germany's Angela Merkel and France's Nicolas Sarkozy vowed that a comprehensive response to the European debt crisis would be finalized by month's end.
Wall Street is coming off a relatively calm day of modest losses Friday, with a streak of nine consecutive triple-digit moves by the Dow broken during that session.
The Dow had a second straight weekly gain for the first time since early July.
Today's action may be lighter than usual, with many businesses and the bond market closed for the Columbus Day holiday, and no government economic data on the agenda.
Wall Street is coming off a relatively calm day of modest losses Friday, with a streak of nine consecutive triple-digit moves by the Dow broken during that session.
The Dow had a second straight weekly gain for the first time since early July.
Today's action may be lighter than usual, with many businesses and the bond market closed for the Columbus Day holiday, and no government economic data on the agenda.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Stocks close lower....
Kind of a subdued day until the last hour. Buy programs kicked in at about 3:15 pm and ran stocks higher...to where the Dow was up 84 points and the Nasdaq even turned positive. Then as we moved closer to the close, all those gains were erased as traders took those quick profits. Basically, the last hour ended up being a wash. Closing numbers:
Dow -19
Nas -27
S&P -9 to 1155
Banks and oils were the weakest groups. There were a few stocks that looked good:
IBM was up 0.70 to 182.39
PEET was up 1.69 to 57.42
DLTR was up 1.23 to 77.68
WMT was up 0.95 to 53.70
AMZN was up 3.23 to 224.74
I'll try to post some charts over the weekend. Have a nice one.
Dow -19
Nas -27
S&P -9 to 1155
Banks and oils were the weakest groups. There were a few stocks that looked good:
IBM was up 0.70 to 182.39
PEET was up 1.69 to 57.42
DLTR was up 1.23 to 77.68
WMT was up 0.95 to 53.70
AMZN was up 3.23 to 224.74
I'll try to post some charts over the weekend. Have a nice one.
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