S&P 500 (SPY) Report – 04/24/24

Good morning, traders!

The S&P 500 ($SPY) is trading above yesterday’s close. Let’s get into it…

Tech stocks showed robust pre-market activity, particularly influenced by Tesla’s announcement of accelerating the development of more affordable electric vehicle models, which offset its weaker-than-expected quarterly financial results. This news buoyed the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100, which saw a notable increase. Concurrently, the broader S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures experienced modest movements, maintaining a slight uptick and the latter hovering around the flatline. The market’s anticipation of upcoming corporate earnings reports further contributed to the positive momentum.

Investor focus has significantly shifted towards major tech companies’ earnings, highlighted by the positive reception to Tesla’s strategic announcements and Meta’s expected report, especially in light of the Senate’s move against TikTok, potentially benefiting Meta. The technology sector’s performance, led by these major companies, remains a crucial factor in the ongoing stock market rally. Microsoft and Alphabet are also expected to report their earnings soon, adding to the high expectations set by the initial batch of major tech firms.

On a broader scale, other key industry players like Boeing, AT&T, IBM, and Ford are also scheduled to release their earnings, with Boeing recently facing challenges due to a high-profile aircraft issue that led to production limitations. This diverse array of earnings reports across various sectors indicates a busy period for the market, as investors digest both the impacts of specific corporate strategies and broader economic indicators.

The overall earnings season has been strong, with a significant portion of S&P 500 companies beating Wall Street expectations, suggesting potential market confidence restoration. This trend is complemented by the market’s recovery from recent downturns, bolstered by optimistic forecasts for sustained profit growth throughout the year. As the market navigates through these corporate disclosures alongside macroeconomic data like durable goods orders, the focus remains on how these factors collectively influence market dynamics and investor sentiment moving forward.

Wednesday Economic Events:
MBA Mortgage Applications 7:00am ET
Durable Goods Orders 8:30am ET – High Volatility Expected
EIA Petroleum Report 10:30am ET – High Volatility Expected
2-Yr FRN Note Auction 11:30am ET
5-Yr Note Auction 1:00pm ET

Fed Speaker Scheduled:
Fed in Blackout Period

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