Investor Optimism Improves Following Earnings Reports; S&P 500 Reaches Another High
Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor
The S&P 500 reached a new all-time high, while the Dow Jones ended its winning streak. 3M (MMM) shares dropped after issuing weak FY24 EPS guidance despite better Q4 earnings. Verizon (VZ) rose on strong Q4 results, and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) also reported better-than-expected earnings. Investors are looking forward to earnings from Tesla (TSLA), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), AT&T (T), and IBM. The Fear and Greed index indicated increased market optimism, remaining in the 'Greed' zone.
January 24, 2024 | 8:50 am
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POSITIVE IMPACT
Johnson & Johnson posted better-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter.
Strong Q4 earnings typically result in positive short-term price movement, suggesting a potential uptick for JNJ shares.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Verizon's shares increased by 6.7% following better-than-expected Q4 financial results.
The positive earnings report for Q4 is likely to continue driving investor confidence and Verizon's stock price upward in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Abbott Laboratories is set to release earnings, which may influence its stock's short-term trajectory.
Pending earnings results create a neutral stance until the financial performance is revealed, which will then drive the stock's direction.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 70
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Investors are anticipating IBM's earnings results, which could affect its stock price shortly.
The market is waiting for IBM's earnings, which will determine the immediate direction of its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 70
NEUTRAL IMPACT
AT&T's upcoming earnings report is on investors' radar, possibly affecting its stock price in the short term.
Earnings reports are pivotal moments for stock prices, but without the data, the short-term impact remains uncertain for AT&T.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 70
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Investors are awaiting Tesla's earnings results, which could significantly impact its stock price.
The anticipation of earnings results creates uncertainty, but the outcome will determine the short-term price direction for Tesla's stock.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 70
NEGATIVE IMPACT
3M shares fell 11% after issuing FY24 EPS guidance below estimates, despite better-than-expected Q4 EPS.
The negative guidance for FY24 overshadows the positive Q4 earnings, likely leading to a bearish short-term sentiment for 3M's stock.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90