Investor Sentiment Edges Lower, But Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Extreme Greed' Zone
Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index slightly declined but remained in the 'Extreme Greed' zone. U.S. stocks closed mixed, with the Dow Jones reaching an all-time high. The S&P 500 and Dow recorded weekly gains. Carvana Co. shares surged over 32% after Q4 financial results, while ModivCare Inc. shares plummeted due to a weak sales forecast. The number of active U.S. oil rigs increased. Most S&P 500 sectors saw gains, except for energy and consumer discretionary. Investors anticipate earnings results from Workday, Zoom Video Communications, Pilgrim's Pride, and Domino's Pizza.
February 26, 2024 | 7:48 am
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NEGATIVE IMPACT
ModivCare Inc. shares tumbled more than 39% due to a weak sales forecast for the first quarter.
A weak sales forecast can lead to decreased investor confidence and reduced demand for the stock, resulting in a decline in its price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Domino's Pizza, Inc., which could impact its stock price.
Pending earnings results create uncertainty, which can lead to volatility in the stock price. The direction will depend on the actual results compared to expectations.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 70
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, which could impact its stock price.
Pending earnings results create uncertainty, which can lead to volatility in the stock price. The direction will depend on the actual results compared to expectations.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 70
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Workday, Inc., which could impact its stock price.
Pending earnings results create uncertainty, which can lead to volatility in the stock price. The direction will depend on the actual results compared to expectations.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 70
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Zoom Video Communications, Inc., which could impact its stock price.
Pending earnings results create uncertainty, which can lead to volatility in the stock price. The direction will depend on the actual results compared to expectations.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Carvana Co. shares jumped over 32% following positive Q4 financial results.
Positive financial results typically lead to increased investor confidence and demand for the stock, driving up its price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90