US Stocks Staring At Another Weak Open As Traders Await Key Jobs Report; Sentiment Wavers As Oil Extends Surge Amid Middle East Tensions
Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline
US stocks are expected to open weak as traders await the key jobs report. Oil prices are rising amid Middle East tensions, supporting energy stocks. Nvidia is trading higher, while electric vehicle stocks, including Tesla, are declining. Levi Strauss fell 11% after earnings, and Plug Power dropped following a negative analyst action.

October 03, 2024 | 11:10 am
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Levi Strauss slumped nearly 11% in premarket after releasing quarterly results.
The significant drop in Levi's stock price indicates a negative market reaction to its earnings report.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Plug Power fell 1.85% in premarket following a negative analyst action.
The decline in Plug Power's stock is likely due to a negative analyst rating, impacting investor sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 75
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Tesla fell over 1.50% in premarket, continuing its decline amid broader EV sector weakness.
Tesla's decline is part of a broader trend affecting EV stocks, possibly due to market sentiment and competition concerns.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Invesco QQQ ETF slipped 0.39% in premarket amid cautious market sentiment.
The decline in QQQ is consistent with broader market caution, particularly in tech-heavy indices.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
NEUTRAL IMPACT
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust moved down 0.30% in premarket as traders await the jobs report.
The slight decline in SPY reflects market caution ahead of the jobs report, with no major directional bias.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
Nvidia traded higher in premarket, likely benefiting from positive sentiment in the tech sector.
Nvidia's premarket rise suggests investor confidence in its performance, possibly due to its strong position in AI and tech.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70