Monday saw a gap higher at the open.  SPY gapped up 0.40%, DIA gapped up 0.38%, and QQQ gapped up 0.51%.  From there, the DIA meandered sideways until shortly past 10 am, when it began a rally that lasted until 2 pm before modestly selling off the last two hours of the day.  Meanwhile, SPY and QQQ meandered sideways until 11:30 am before modestly rallying the remainder of the day…even accelerating the last 15 minutes into the close.  This action gave us white-bodied candles in all three major index ETFs.  The SPY gave us a Bullish Harami that remained below its T-line (8ema).  Meanwhile, QQQ printed a white-bodied, Hammer, Bullish Harami that also remained below its T-line.  Finally, the DIA gave us a white-bodied, inside day that crossed back above its own T-line.

On the day, all 10 sectors were in the green with Financial Services (+1.00%) and Industrials (+0.95%) leading the way higher while Utilities (+0.03%) lagged behind the other sectors.  At the same time, the SPY gained 0.87%, DIA gained 1.13%, and QQQ gained 0.85%.  The VXX dropped 5.23% to 24.48 and T2122 climbed again but remains in the mid-range at 66.67.  10-year bond yields spiked (mostly prior to the open) to 4.101% while Oil (WTI) fell 0.37% to close at $82.51 per barrel.  This all took place on well-below-average volume in all three major index ETFs.  So, Bulls gapped the market higher and then modestly drift on up in light volume.  This felt like a drifting day more characterized by a lack of Bears than strength from the Bulls.

There was no major economic news reported Monday.  However, we did hear from three Fed members.  New York Fed President Williams said “The debate is really about: Do we need to do another rate increase? Or not? … I think we’re pretty close to what a peak rate would be.”  Williams later said “Assuming inflation continues to come down … then if we don’t cut interest rates at some point next year, then real interest rates will go up, and up, and up. And that won’t be consistent with our goals.” However, Fed Governor Bowman (a hawk) told an audience “I supported raising the federal funds rate at our July meeting, and I expect that additional increases will likely be needed to lower inflation to the goal.” 

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In stock news, SHW shut down production at its Garland, TX plant after an explosion and fire.  No damage assessment or timeline for resumption is yet available.  Later, CPB announced it has agreed to buy SOVO for $2.33 billion in cash.  CPB will acquire the Michael Angelo’s and Rao brands from the deal.  Elsewhere, Reuters reported that PBR has said it is planning to increase its capital investments by 10% in its new 5-year plan versus the previous one.  The $86 billion 2024-2028 capital expense plan (specific projects) is set to be released before year-end.  At the same time, TOSYY (Toshiba) announced a $14 billion tender offer to take the company private.  The offer will be launched today agreeing to pay $32.44 per share.  Two-thirds of shareholders need to accept the offer for it to take effect.  (TOSYY closed at $16.47 after a 2.5% gain on the news.)  Meanwhile, TSN announced it will close four chicken processing plants (3,000 jobs in AR, IN, and MO) sometime late in 2023 or early 2024.  In the auto industry, STLA threw its hat into the electric vehicle ring saying that it will offer a Fiat brand low-cost ($27,000) EV July 2024.  In the air industry, ERJ announced that the demand for executive jets has not softened and the company still has a two-year backlog of orders.  At the same time, as reported here Monday, PARA announced that KKR has agreed to buy its Simon & Schuster unit for $1.62 billion.  In news that may become legal, PYPL announced Monday that it has launched a US Dollar backed stablecoin to compete with Tether (which has 67% of that market) and USD Coin (which has a 21% share of the market).  (The other US tech firm to try this was META, whose Libra stablecoin was killed by regulators.)

In stock legal, regulatory, and government news, the FTC agreed to dismiss its case that had been aimed at blocking the ICE $11.7 billion acquisition of BKI.  This came as both sides remain in negotiation about potential asset sales of the combined entity that would make the FTC more comfortable with the purchase.  Elsewhere, EU antitrust regulators formalized their opposition to the ADBE $20 billion purchase if Figma (a cloud-based design platform), which it said would remove an important rival to ADBE’s Photoshop.  A formal, final decision is now scheduled for December 14.  At the same time, the FDA approved a SAGE and BIIB partnership drug for postpartum depression but rejected it as a treatment for the broader-category “major depressive disorder.”  The market had assumed it would receive approval for the broader condition ($1 billion market) as opposed to the narrow market ($250 – $500 million market).  Meanwhile, Reuters reported that AMZN is preparing for a meeting with the FTC in an effort to head off portions or all of a long-awaited antitrust lawsuit against the e-commerce giant.  At the close, a federal judge put a predatory lending (hiding the true cost of borrowing from the borrower) lawsuit brought by the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the NY Attorney General against CACC on hold.  The judge cited the US Supreme hearing a separate case brought by conservatives aimed at ruling the funding of the US CFPB is unconstitutional (and therefore the agency should not exist and should not be allowed to regulate or sue) as the reason.  Finally, after the close, PTRA filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

After the close, BKD, PLUS, JELD, KD, MTW, NNI, PARA, PLTR, PRIM, RNG, SWKS, STRL, TDC, and WMK all reported beats on both the revenue and earnings lines.  Meanwhile, CTRA, CAPL, ICUI, KMPR, OKE, and PRI missed on revenue while beating on earnings.  On the other side, ACM, AEL, and ARKO beat on revenue while missing on earnings.  Unfortunately, CBT, CE, COMP, IFF, and MRC missed on both the top and bottom lines.  It is worth noting that ACM, PLUS, PLTR, and STRL all raised their forward guidance.  However, IFF lowered its forward guidance.

Overnight, Asian stocks were mixed but leaned red.  Japan (+0.38%) and Malaysia (+0.36%) were the only two appreciable gainers while Hong Kong (-1.81%), Thailand (-0.92%), and New Zealand (-0.55%) paced the losses.  Meanwhile, in Europe, with the lone exception of Denmark (+1.81%) the bourses are strongly red at midday.  The CAC (-0.96%), DAX (-1.27%), and FTSE (-0.62%) are leading the region lower in early afternoon trade.  In the US, as of 7:30 am, Futures are pointing toward a strong move lower at the open.  The DIA implies a -0.62% open, the SPY is implying a -0.68% open, and the QQQ implies a -0.75% open at this hour.  At the same time, 10-year bond yields are plummeting to 3.984%, and Oil (WTI) is down 1.55% to $80.67 per barrel in early trading.

At least part of the reason for global stock weakness was a fall in China’s July Trade data, which fell more than expected.  The data showed Chinese exports were down 14.5% year-on-year in July while imports were down 12.5% versus July 2022. Meanwhile, in Europe, Italy surprised markets with a new 40% windfall profits tax on banks.  (That one-off tax will figure out to be about 19% of banks’ net profits for the year according to analysts at C.)  On this side of the pond, Moody’s cut the credit rating of 10 US banks and put 11 others on a “negative outlook” overnight.  Those whose credit rating was cut include BK, USB, STT, TFC, CFR, NTRS, MTB, PNFP, BOKF, and WBS.  Among those who saw a downgrade to a “negative outlook” were COF, CFG, and FITB.

The major economics news scheduled for Tuesday includes June Imports, June Exports, and June Trade Balance (all at 8:30 am), and API Weekly Crude Oil Stocks Report (4:30 pm).  The major earnings reports scheduled for before the opening bell include AHCO, ADT, ARMK, ATKR, GOLD, BR, CPRI, CEIX, DDOG, DUK, LLY, ENR, FOXA, GFS, HNI, HZNP, INGR, LCII, LI, NFE, NYT, NXST, NRG, OGN, PRGO, PLTK, RPRX, QSR, SEE, SEAS, STGW, TDG, UAA, UPS, VRTV, WMG, and ZTS.  Then, after the close, AKAM, AMC, BHF, CLOV, CPNG, DAR, EDR, FG, FLT, FNF, FNV, GNW, GO, IAC, IOSP, JXN, LILA, LYFT, DOOR, QGEN, QDEL, RXT, RIVN, SLF, SMCI, TTWO, TOST, MODG, and TWLO report.

In economic news later this week, on Wednesday, EIA Crude Oil Inventories are reported.  On Thursday, we get July CPI year-on-year, July CPI month-on-month, Weekly Initial Jobless Claims, July Federal Budget Balance, and the Fed Balance Sheet.  Finally, on Friday, July PPI month-on-month, Preliminary Michigan Consumer Sentiment, Preliminary Michigan Consumer Expectations, Preliminary Michigan 5-year Inflation Expectations, and the WASDE Ag report are delivered.

In terms of earnings reports, on Wednesday, BERY, BHG, BCO, BAM, CRL, GEO, HMC, NOMD, OGE, PENN, RBLX, SONY, SWX, SLVM, UWMC, VTNR, VSH, WEN, APP, CACI, CANO, CENX, CDE, CPA, CRGY, ENS, G, ILMN, JAZZ, MFC, NGL, PAAS, TTEK, VSAT, DIS, and WYNN report. On Thursday, we hear from AQN, BABA, AIT, AZUL, TAST, HBI, KELYA, EYE, NVO, ACDC, RL, USFD, WWW, ASTL, BAP, and NWSA.  Finally, on Friday, ACDVF reports.

In miscellaneous news, BYND posted a 30% revenue decline last night and said there is falling demand for its artificial meat products.  Elsewhere, a trade group representing airlines has asked the FAA to extend the deadline for airlines to fly a minimum number of flights from NYC airports in order to maintain their gates and flight slots.  (Months ago, the FAA had given DAL until September 15 to comply with minimums unless they wanted to lose some NYC-originating routes. The group asked the FAA to extend this through the end of October.)

So far this morning, ALE, ARMK, DDOG, LLY, GFS, LI, OGN, PRGO, RPRX, QSR, TDG, UA, UAA, and ZTS all reported beats to both the revenue and earnings lines.  Meanwhile, ATKR, GOLD, BR, INGR, NFE, PLTK, SEE, and UPS all missed on revenue while beating on earnings.  On the other side, DUK, J, LCII, and NXST beat on revenue while missing on earnings.  Unfortunately, ADT, ENR, and SEAS missed on both the top and bottom lines.  It is worth noting that LI, LLY, and TDG raised forward guidance.  However, UPS and PLTK both lowered their forward guidance.

With that background, it looks like the Bears woke up in the mood to push this morning. All three major index ETFs are giving us gap-down, black-bodied candles this morning. (Meaning they are near their pre-market lows.) So far, QQQ and DIA are still inside candles, but all three are moving lower as the premarket session moves along. However, at least as of now, none of the three has taken out recent lows. So, they remain in the trading range. All three remain below their T-line (8ema) and the short-term trend is bearish. However, the longer-term trend remains Bullish. As far as extension goes, all of them are close to the T-line and the T2122 indicator remains in its mid-range. So, both sides of the market have plenty of room to run…if they can find momentum. We only have Trade news scheduled during the day today. In fact, this should be a light news week overall until the CPI print on Thursday.

As always, be deliberate and disciplined…but don’t be stubborn. If you have a loss, admit you were wrong and take that loss before it gets out of hand. And when the price does move in your direction, always move your stops in your favor and take a little profit off the table. You have to keep the “Legend of the man in the green bathrobe” in mind. In a winning situation, it is NOT HOUSE MONEY you’re betting, it’s YOUR MONEY! There is absolutely no reason to keep raising your bet (risk) size just because you’ve had a win. Finally, remember that trading is not a hobby. It’s a job. The money is real and so is the risk. So, treat it that way. Do the work and follow the process. Stick to your trading rules, trade with the trend, and take those profits when you have them. Do the work!

See you in the trading room.

Ed

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