Wall Street Eyes Sixth Positive Session On Upbeat Economic Data, Bonds Fall As Traders Lose Conviction In Large Rate Cuts (CORRECTED)
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
Wall Street experienced a strong risk-on session driven by positive economic data, including robust retail sales and a decline in jobless claims. This led to a shift in expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, causing bond yields to rise and impacting various ETFs and stocks.
August 15, 2024 | 5:04 pm
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The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF fell 1.1% as bond yields surged due to diminished expectations for aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts.
The rise in bond yields directly impacts TLT, which holds long-term Treasury bonds. As yields increase, bond prices fall, leading to a decline in TLT's value.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund lagged, down by 0.3%, as other sectors outperformed.
The real estate sector, represented by XLRE, underperformed as other sectors saw stronger gains, leading to a slight decline in the ETF.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
AST SpaceMobil Inc. surged 43% in reaction to earnings reports.
AST SpaceMobil's stock saw a significant increase following its earnings report, reflecting strong investor reaction to the company's performance.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 75
POSITIVE IMPACT
Alibaba Group Holding Limited rose 0.3% in reaction to earnings reports.
Alibaba's stock saw a modest increase following its earnings report, reflecting investor reaction to the company's performance.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Cisco Systems Inc. rallied 7% after reporting stronger-than-expected results last quarter.
Cisco's strong quarterly results exceeded expectations, leading to a significant rise in the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 85
POSITIVE IMPACT
Deere & Company rose 6.6% in reaction to earnings reports.
Deere & Company's stock saw a significant increase following its earnings report, reflecting strong investor reaction to the company's performance.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 75
POSITIVE IMPACT
The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.3% to $405.32, driven by positive economic data and improved market sentiment.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, tracked by DIA, benefited from the overall positive market sentiment driven by strong economic indicators.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
The iShares Russell 2000 ETF rocketed 3% to $212.89, outperforming larger indices as small-cap stocks surged.
Small-cap stocks, represented by the Russell 2000 and tracked by IWM, outperformed larger indices, driven by strong economic data and improved market sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
POSITIVE IMPACT
JD.com, Inc. rose 4.4% in reaction to earnings reports.
JD.com's stock saw a significant increase following its earnings report, reflecting strong investor reaction to the company's performance.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 75
POSITIVE IMPACT
monday.com Ltd. rose 1.1% in reaction to earnings reports.
monday.com's stock saw a modest increase following its earnings report, reflecting investor reaction to the company's performance.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
The Invesco QQQ Trust Series rallied 2.4% to $473.46, reflecting strong performance in the tech sector.
Tech stocks, which are heavily weighted in the Nasdaq 100 and tracked by QQQ, saw significant gains, contributing to the ETF's strong performance.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
POSITIVE IMPACT
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust rose 1.6% to $552.26, reflecting the broader market's positive reaction to strong economic data.
Positive economic data, including robust retail sales and lower jobless claims, boosted investor confidence, leading to gains in the S&P 500 and its tracking ETF, SPY.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Ulta Beauty Inc. skyrocketed by 12% after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway revealed a significant new investment in the company.
A significant investment by Berkshire Hathaway in Ulta Beauty boosted investor confidence, leading to a sharp rise in the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
The Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF rose 0.3% as the U.S. dollar strengthened, driven by a widening yield differential.
A stronger U.S. dollar, driven by higher bond yields, benefits UUP, which tracks the performance of the dollar against other currencies.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Walmart Inc. rose 6.5% in reaction to earnings reports.
Walmart's stock saw a significant increase following its earnings report, reflecting strong investor reaction to the company's performance.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 75
POSITIVE IMPACT
The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund outperformed, rising by 2.5%, driven by strong performance in the tech sector.
The tech sector, which is heavily represented in XLK, saw significant gains, contributing to the ETF's strong performance.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80