Category: Corporate Earnings
Irrational Exuberance and the Equity Risk Premium
With the irrational exuberance of the post-election market euphoria wearing off. The major averages recorded a rough first full week to start the year. The DOW lost 763 points or 1.79%, the NASDAQ fell 434 points or 2.22% while the S&P 500 gave up 112 points or 1.89%.
Political Infighting, Can’t We All Just Get Along?
Markets spooked by the political infighting went sharply lower as the week progressed. Finishing with notable losses.
The Market Giveth
The market taketh away. For the week the Dow lost 544 points or 1.24%, the NASDAQ fell 607 points or 3.15% while the S&P 500 lost 125 points or 2.08%. In the post-election period, the market giveth to cryptos with Bitcoin posting solid gains. The market taketh away from gold as it is considerably off…
3rd Quarter Earnings Review
37% of the S&P 500 companies have reported 3rd quarter earnings, 75% have beaten earnings estimates to date. The 5.7% average beat rate, however, is lackluster by historical standards. In contrast, this represents the 5th consecutive quarter of rising earnings. At the sector level meanwhile, IT, Communications and Health Care are reporting the strongest 3rd…
Another Strong Week
The major averages finished another strong week as earnings season gets underway. The S&P 500 gained 64 points or 1.1%, the NASDAQ increased 205 points or 1.1% while the DOW added 511 points or 1.2% despite a volatile beginning. Elon Musk’s Cybercab and Robovan event failed to materially impress investors. Leading to sharp declines in…