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đź’°Earnings Bombshell Hits Stocks

Welcome to Money Masters!

The latest earnings reports have jolted U.S. markets, sending shockwaves across sectors like banking, semiconductors, and energy. Banks outperformed expectations, but tech and oil saw setbacks, fueling volatility. Investor sentiment is balancing between optimism and caution as traders brace for more earnings announcements that could redefine the markets in the coming weeks.

Let’s go.

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Corporate Earnings and Economic Indicators

Banking Sector in Focus

S&P 500 on a Year-End Rally?

  • Historic Performance: The index has rallied 42.3% over the past 12 months, marking one of the best years on record.

  • Targets Raised: UBS and Goldman Sachs strategists expect the S&P 500 to push past 6,000 before the end of 2024.

  • Institutional Shifts: Big investors are shifting to aggressive strategies, fearing underperformance versus benchmarks ("FOMU").

  • S&P 500 Forecast: A 26% decline could hit the index in 2025, taking it back to early 2024 levels.

Investor Concerns and Trades

  • Rate Cut Concerns: Analysts worry that the Fed’s cuts without a recession could slow inflation’s return to 2%.

  • Top Risks: Geopolitical tension (33%), inflation (26%), and a potential U.S. recession (19%) dominate investor concerns.

  • Crowded Trades: Key trends include long positions in tech’s "Magnificent 7," gold, and Chinese equities.

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Emerging Risks and Sector Shifts

Crypto Markets See Mixed Sentiment

  • Bitcoin Bounces: Bitcoin climbed 1.2% to $65,749, buoyed by news of postponed Mt. Gox token distributions.

  • Kamala Harris’s Crypto Stance: Her recent pledge to support crypto regulation boosted market sentiment.

  • Pre-Election Rally?: Standard Chartered analysts expect Bitcoin to rise toward $74,000 before the 2024 U.S. election.

Semiconductors Hit a Roadblock

  • ASML Stumbles: Shares plunged 16% after missing Q3 net bookings expectations, reporting €2.6 billion vs. the estimated €5.39 billion.

  • Nvidia and AMD Slip: Both stocks dropped more than 4% following ASML’s earnings, dragging down the sector.

  • Market Recovery Delayed: ASML revised its revenue guidance lower, expecting more gradual growth through 2025.

Oil Prices Retreat on Demand Fears

INFLATION REPORTđź’¸
Today’s Inflation Rate: 2.25% (Uh-oh)

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