Morning Dose: Green Futures Surge on Surprise Fed Lifeline
A quick analysis of today’s market outlook and key trading opportunities to start your day.
Intro & Market Mood
Welcome to The Morning Dose! Everything You Need to Know Before the Market Opens. It is Friday, November twenty-first, and what a difference a day makes! Futures are pointing to a higher open after yesterday’s brutal reversal.
Overnight Headlines
This morning, there’s a bit of a lifeline. U.S. futures are green across the board, with S&P up about fifteen points and Dow futures climbing over two hundred, thanks to New York Fed President John Williams’ dovish commentary signaling possible rate adjustments.
Earnings Highlights
- Gap: Beat expectations and raised guidance, up over four percent pre-market.
- Ross Stores: Strong beat and raise, up over three percent.
- Intuit: Big beat on earnings and revenue, but mixed guidance.
- Elastic & Veeva Systems: Beat on numbers but hammered pre-market for disappointing guidance.
Top Movers
Dillard’s: Announced a special dividend of thirty dollars per share, stock ticking up on the news.
Quick Trade Ideas
Be cautiously optimistic as short-term momentum looks bullish, but watch for key levels like support at 650 and resistance near 656 for the SPY. Tech and energy sectors may show strength.
Key Takeaway
Avoid chasing the initial pop at open; wait for the market to confirm strength. Watch for economic data releases like the November PMI reports and Consumer Sentiment index for market direction cues.
Thanks for tuning in to The Morning Dose. Have a great trading day, everyone!