Inflation Ticks Higher, UAW Strikes, Arm's Record-Breaking IPO: The Week In The Markets
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
The US annual inflation rate increased to 3.7% in August, driven by a 6% rise in gasoline prices. Core inflation, however, decreased slightly. Tesla and Qualcomm saw stock increases, while Oracle and Netflix experienced decreases. ARM Holdings had a successful IPO, and the United Auto Workers launched a strike against Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors. The upcoming FOMC meeting and corporate earnings reports from AutoZone, General Mills, Darden Restaurants, and FactSet Research Systems are in focus for the coming week.

September 15, 2023 | 8:21 pm
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ARM Holdings had a successful IPO, with shares rising 14% in the first two trading days.
The successful IPO and the subsequent rise in share price indicate strong investor demand for ARM Holdings' stock. This could potentially drive the price up in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Qualcomm's stock gained after the company secured a deal to supply Apple with 5G modems for smartphones until 2026.
The deal with Apple is a significant win for Qualcomm and could lead to increased revenues and profitability for the company. This could boost investor confidence and drive the stock price up in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Tesla's stock increased by 3.8% following Morgan Stanley's upgrade of the company to Overweight and a price target increase from $250 to $400 per share.
The upgrade by Morgan Stanley and the increase in the price target are positive indicators for Tesla's stock. This could lead to increased investor confidence and demand for the stock, potentially driving the price up in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The United Auto Workers launched a strike against Ford, potentially impacting the company's operations.
The strike by the United Auto Workers could disrupt Ford's operations and negatively impact its financial performance. This could lead to decreased investor confidence and demand for the stock, potentially driving the price down in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The United Auto Workers launched a strike against General Motors, potentially impacting the company's operations.
The strike by the United Auto Workers could disrupt General Motors' operations and negatively impact its financial performance. This could lead to decreased investor confidence and demand for the stock, potentially driving the price down in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Netflix's stock decreased by 10.3% after the company downwardly revised its margin guidance.
The downward revision of margin guidance is a negative indicator for Netflix's financial performance. This could lead to decreased investor confidence and demand for the stock, potentially driving the price down in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Oracle's stock decreased by more than 10% after the company missed revenue estimates.
Missing revenue estimates is a negative indicator for Oracle's financial performance. This could lead to decreased investor confidence and demand for the stock, potentially driving the price down in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The United Auto Workers launched a strike against Stellantis, potentially impacting the company's operations.
The strike by the United Auto Workers could disrupt Stellantis' operations and negatively impact its financial performance. This could lead to decreased investor confidence and demand for the stock, potentially driving the price down in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100