US Stocks Pause As Treasury Yields, Dollar Surge On Trimmed Fed Rate Cut Bets: What's Driving Markets Tuesday?
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
US stocks showed little movement on Tuesday, with major indices near all-time highs or slightly down. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 were stable, while the Dow dropped 0.4%. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) fell 0.7%. Treasury yields and the dollar rose, reducing expectations of Fed rate cuts. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) declined by 1.1%. Chinese stocks in New York, including Alibaba (BABA), Baidu (BIDU), and NIO (NIO), surged after China's market stabilization measures. United Airlines (UAL), Verizon (VZ), and Procter & Gamble (PG) rose post-earnings, while 3M (MMM), General Electric (GE), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), and Lockheed Martin (LMT) fell. Netflix (NFLX) was flat before earnings, and TKO Group Holdings (TKO) jumped 13% after securing a deal with Netflix.
January 23, 2024 | 7:07 pm
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NEGATIVE IMPACT
General Electric shares fell nearly 1% after releasing weaker-than-expected guidance.
Investors often react negatively to poor guidance, which can overshadow current earnings performance.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The iShares Russell 2000 ETF fell 0.7% amid a broader market pause and rising Treasury yields.
The rise in Treasury yields typically leads to a rotation out of riskier assets like small caps, which IWM represents.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Johnson & Johnson's stock declined 1.5% despite beating earnings and revenue expectations.
The stock decline despite positive earnings could be due to market expectations already pricing in the good news or other external factors.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Lockheed Martin Corp. shares dropped over 4% as the CEO warned of weaker F-35 sales profits due to supply chain issues.
Concerns over profit margins, especially for significant products like the F-35, can lead to a negative market reaction.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 75
NEGATIVE IMPACT
3M Company's stock plummeted more than 11% after a disappointing full-year outlook.
A negative outlook can significantly dampen investor sentiment and lead to a sharp decline in stock price.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF declined by 1.1% due to rising Treasury yields.
TLT is sensitive to interest rate changes, and rising yields negatively impact bond prices, leading to the ETF's decline.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Netflix Inc. remained flat ahead of its earnings release and after securing WWE rights from TKO Group Holdings Inc.
The stock's flat movement suggests investors are waiting for the earnings report to make significant moves, despite the new content deal.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. surged 6.7% following China's market stabilization measures.
China's significant market support measures are likely to positively impact Chinese stocks listed in the US, such as BABA.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Baidu Inc. rose 6.7% on the back of China's financial support to its stock market.
The positive sentiment from China's market support is expected to benefit Chinese companies like BIDU.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
NIO Inc. gained 4.5% amid China's announcement of market stabilization initiatives.
NIO, as a Chinese EV maker, is likely to benefit from the positive market sentiment generated by China's intervention.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Procter & Gamble shares rose 4.4% following better-than-expected earnings and revenue results.
Positive earnings and revenue reports generally lead to a bullish sentiment for the stock in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 75
POSITIVE IMPACT
TKO Group Holdings Inc. shares surged 13% after Netflix secured WWE rights starting January 2025.
Content deals, especially of this magnitude, are seen as positive for the involved companies, leading to investor optimism.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
United Airlines Holdings Inc. saw its shares rise over 6% after reporting strong earnings and revenue, despite weak Q1 guidance.
Strong earnings typically boost investor confidence, outweighing the impact of weaker forward guidance in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 75
POSITIVE IMPACT
Verizon Communication Inc. shares increased by 5.4% after topping earnings and revenue estimates.
Earnings beats are a positive catalyst for stock prices, leading to increased investor confidence in the company.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 75