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Breaking: Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT. Time is...

President Trump issues a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, threatening severe consequences regarding a deal or the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Bad for the stock market: Spikes geopolitical risk. Threatens global oil supply disruption. Likely drives significant oil price increases. Fuels inflation concerns. Increases market volatility. Promotes "risk-off" sentiment among investors. Elevates economic uncertainty. View Story

Briefing

Market Snapshot Dow 46503.56 -61.07 ( -0.13 %) Nasdaq 21879.19 +38.23 ( 0.18 %) SP 500 6584.78 +7.37 ( 0.11 %) 10-yr Note  NYSE Adv 1600  Dec 1147  Vol 1.11 bln Nasdaq Adv 2769  Dec 1959  Vol 8.17 bln Industry Watch Strong: Energy, Consumer Staples, Utilities, Real Estate, Financials, Information Technology Weak: Consumer Discretionary, Health Care, Communication Services, Industrials Moving the Market ...

How Traders (Legally) Pay ZERO in Taxes

Market Recap No market recap provided in the text. Trading Environment Trading profits can incur significant tax liabilities. Tax efficiency is as crucial as profitability for traders. High-income earners face substantial federal and state income taxes (e.g., 37% federal, plus state taxes like Massachusetts' 6% + 4% millionaire tax, totaling ~47%). Lessons Learned Prioritize Tax Efficiency: Being tax-efficient can save millions, even if not increasing gross profits. Consult a CPA: Tax rules are complex; professional advice is essential for individual circumstances. Act 60 in Puerto Rico: Relocating to Puerto Rico can eliminate federal income tax and capital gains tax for U.S. residents (must establish no closer connection elsewhere in the U.S. for 6 months + 1 day). Unique opportunity for younger traders to accelerate savings and leverage compound interest. Avoids surrendering U.S. citizenship, unlike other tax-free countries. Utilize Retirement Accounts (Roth IR...

Relief Rally for the Stock Market Underway But Oil Says Not So Fast

Trading Environment High volatility, action-packed week Geopolitical tensions (Middle East war, Iran) remain a dominating factor Market experienced a relief rally Turnaround Tuesday after de-escalation comments Market gapped down on Thursday, buyers pushed to close high Change of market character: opening low, closing high Crude oil (WTI, Brent, USO) at new highs, a key concern for global economy Nonfarm payroll report was an upside surprise, unemployment declined SpaceX IPO buzz creating interest in space stocks All major indexes and bonds closed green this week VIX fell from over 30 to around 24, but still elevated Treasury yields remain elevated at 4.3%, but saw a slight relief Energy sector diverged: USO up, energy stocks down Materials (XLB) is the only sector in a bullish state by smart trend filter 52-week highs and lows numbers remain shallow Percentage of stocks above 20 SMA no longer oversold (53%) Bitcoin is sideways, testing key support at $65k Key econom...

Briefing

Market Snapshot Dow 46503.56 -61.07 ( -0.13 %) Nasdaq 21879.19 +38.23 ( 0.18 %) SP 500 6584.78 +7.37 ( 0.11 %) 10-yr Note  NYSE Adv 1600  Dec 1147  Vol 1.11 bln Nasdaq Adv 2769  Dec 1959  Vol 8.17 bln Industry Watch Strong: Energy, Consumer Staples, Utilities, Real Estate, Financials, Information Technology Weak: Consumer Discretionary, Health Care, Communication Services, Industrials Moving the Market ...

Breaking: The US Employment Situation -- March 2026

U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by 178,000 in March; unemployment stable at 4.3%. Good Moderate job growth supports consumer spending. Stable, low unemployment indicates a healthy labor market. Suggests economic expansion without overheating pressures. Lessens immediate aggressive Federal Reserve rate hike concerns. Positive for corporate earnings outlook. View Story

Market Overview

SPY experienced a significant decline. Weakening market breadth and negative sentiment drove price action. Valuations compressed as prices fell against rising earnings. A cautious market outlook prevails. Price Action SPY closed notably lower over the period. A distinct downtrend dominated from early March. Increased volatility, with pronounced downside moves. Trading volume often surged during periods of heavy selling. Market Breadth Declining stocks frequently outnumbered advancers. Down volume and down money flow consistently outweighed up metrics. Indicates broad-based selling pressure across the market. Market participation skewed negatively. Price vs. Earnings SPY price declined steadily. Rolling EPS showed consistent growth. This led to a compression of the price-to-earnings multiple. Valuations became more attractive relative to earnings. Sentiment Analysis Overall market sentiment turned sharply negative. Net sentiment ratio remained below neutral...

Zacks Earnings

Market-Cap-Weighted Average Price Change Date: Thu Apr 02 2026 By Sector Sector Current Day Change Current Day % Positive Current Day Companies Last 5 Days Change Last 5 Days % Positive Last 5 Days Companies Basic Materials - - 0 -37.1% 0% 3 Consumer Cyclical - - 0 +16.7% 75% 4 Consumer Defensive - - 0 +7.4% 66.7% 3 Healthcare - - 0 -3.5% 33.3% 3 Industrials -8.1% 0% 2 +12.5% 40% 5 Technology - - ...

Daily Earnings

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Mixed to negative earnings day. Earnings Results: Acuity Brands: EPS beat, revenue miss. Trilogy Metals: Significant EPS miss, no revenue. Lindsay Manufacturing: Missed both EPS and revenue. Guidance Updates: AirSculpt Technologies: Fiscal 2026 revenue guidance below consensus. AngioDynamics: Updated FY2026 guidance largely in-line; revenue range slightly increased. Top Surprises: Trilogy Metals: Loss per share significantly missed estimates. Lindsay Manufacturing: Earnings and revenue substantially below consensus. AirSculpt Technologies: Projected full-year revenue fell short of analyst expectations.

The Day Ahead

Blue Owl limits withdrawals from two funds due to surge in redemption requests. Tesla deliveries mark weakest quarter in a year; inventory swells. Bank of America's $72.5 million settlement with Epstein accusers wins preliminary approval. U.S. private credit faces potentially higher defaults due to software exposure. Ford first-quarter U.S. auto sales fall as affordability concerns weigh on demand. MARKET RECAP Stocks ended mixed; oil prices jumped. Treasuries traded higher. Dollar rose sharply, weighing on gold.

Adjusting Imports of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients into the United States

A U.S. policy initiative focused on regulating and potentially restricting the importation of foreign-made medicines and their raw components. Positively Impacted Sectors Domestic Pharmaceutical Manufacturers: Benefits from reduced foreign competition and potential "Buy American" procurement mandates. U.S. Specialty Chemical Producers: Increased demand for domestically synthesized Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and raw precursors. Domestic Medical Logistics and Cold Storage: Growth in local infrastructure needs for storing and distributing U.S.-made products. Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs): High demand for U.S.-based facilities as companies onshore production to avoid import hurdles. Negatively Impacted Sectors Multinational Pharmaceutical Corporations: Higher operational costs and supply chain disruptions from moving production out of lower-cost foreign markets. International Generic Drug Manufacturers: Direct loss of ...

Strengthening Actions Taken to Adjust Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Into the United States

Summary: Strengthening trade restrictions on U.S. imports of aluminum, steel, and copper. Positively Impacted Sectors Domestic Steel and Aluminum Producers: Benefit from reduced foreign competition and higher domestic price power. Mining and Basic Materials: Increased demand for domestic raw materials to replace restricted imports. Recycling and Scrap Metal: Higher valuation for domestic metal scrap as primary import costs rise. Negatively Impacted Sectors Automotive Industry: Higher production costs for vehicle frames, engines, and parts. Construction and Infrastructure: Increased expenses for structural steel and copper wiring in building projects. Aerospace and Defense: Rising costs for specialized metal alloys used in aircraft manufacturing. Consumer Staples: Higher packaging costs for companies utilizing aluminum cans or foil. Industrial Machinery: Narrower profit margins due to more expensive raw material inputs for heavy equipment. Renewable Energy: Incre...

Briefing

Market Snapshot Dow 46450.24 -114.39 ( -0.25 %) Nasdaq 21812.41 -28.55 ( -0.13 %) SP 500 6570.56 -6.85 ( -0.10 %) 10-yr Note  NYSE Adv 1450  Dec 1218  Vol 451.23 mln Nasdaq Adv 2117  Dec 2160  Vol 6.40 bln Industry Watch Strong: Energy, Consumer Staples, Utilities, Real Estate, Financials Weak: Consumer Discretionary, Communication Services, Industrials Moving the Market --Stocks giving back some of ...

Symbol Close prices SW

Bullish Volatile XLE (+4.2%): Started at 56.67, dipped then rallied sharply to end at 59.06 XLK (-2.9%): Started at 139.37, experienced a sharp drop and recovery to end at 135.33 Bearish XLI (-8.3%): Started at 178.40, trended consistently down to 163.52 XLP (-7.4%): Started at 88.21, sold off to end at 81.66 XLV (-7.3%): Started at 157.88, declined steadily to 146.43 XLY (-6.1%): Started at 115.19, moved lower to finish at 108.15 XLB (-5.4%): Started at 53.01, dropped before a partial recovery to 50.15 XLRE (-5.3%): Started at 43.63, trended down to end at 41.31 XLC (-5.0%): Started at 117.50, sold off to close at 111.58 XLF (-2.9%): Started at 51.04, chopped down to finish at 49.58 XLU (-1.6%): Started at 47.04, drifted lower to end at 46.29

Symbol Close prices SW

Bullish XLE (4.21%): Initial dip followed by a strong rally to new highs. Volatile XLK (-2.90%): Sideways action, a sharp sell-off, then a significant recovery from the lows. Bearish XLB (-5.41%): Sharp initial drop followed by a failed recovery attempt. XLI (-8.34%): Consistent selling pressure with weak bounces, creating a clear downtrend. XLU (-1.59%): Choppy decline to a mid-period low, followed by a partial recovery. XLV (-7.25%): Steep and consistent decline with minimal upward retracement. XLF (-2.87%): Gradual decline forming a U-shape, recovering some losses from the bottom. XLY (-6.11%): Significant sell-off after a choppy start, with a late bounce failing. XLP (-7.43%): Relentless downtrend, consistently setting new lows. XLC (-5.03%): Traded flat before entering a sustained downtrend with a late bounce. XLRE (-5.31%): Steady decline to a distinct bottom followed by a partial recovery.

Symbol Close prices SW

XLE: Bullish Total Change: 4.21% Price Action: Initial dip followed by a strong, sustained rally to new highs before a minor pullback. XLB: Bearish Total Change: -5.41% Price Action: Sharp initial drop followed by a period of consolidation and a failed recovery attempt. XLI: Bearish Total Change: -8.34% Price Action: A consistent and significant downtrend with multiple lower lows and lower highs. XLU: Volatile Total Change: -1.59% Price Action: Choppy, range-bound trading with a mid-period dip and partial recovery; no clear trend. XLV: Bearish Total Change: -7.25% Price Action: A steady and persistent decline throughout the period, establishing a clear downtrend. XLF: Volatile Total Change: -2.87% Price Action: An initial decline followed by a sharp rebound and choppy trading, ending below the start. XLY: Bearish Total Change: -6.11% Price Action: After a brief initial pop, the ticker entered a sustained downtrend to a distinct low. XLP: Bearish Tot...

Symbol Close prices SW

XLE: Bullish Total Change: 4.21% Price Action: Initial dip followed by a strong, sustained rally to new highs before a minor pullback. XLB: Bearish Total Change: -5.41% Price Action: Sharp initial drop followed by a period of consolidation and a failed recovery attempt. XLI: Bearish Total Change: -8.34% Price Action: A consistent and significant downtrend with multiple lower lows and lower highs. XLU: Volatile Total Change: -1.59% Price Action: Choppy, range-bound trading with a mid-period dip and partial recovery; no clear trend. XLV: Bearish Total Change: -7.25% Price Action: A steady and persistent decline throughout the period, establishing a clear downtrend. XLF: Volatile Total Change: -2.87% Price Action: An initial decline followed by a sharp rebound and choppy trading, ending below the start. XLY: Bearish Total Change: -6.11% Price Action: After a brief initial pop, the ticker entered a sustained downtrend to a distinct low. XLP: Bearish Tot...

BIGGEST LOSS OF 2026

Market Recap Biggest red day of the year, max loss hit. Gave back prior two days' profits; down $57,000. Energy sector (USO) showed strong momentum. Oil drop at 9:00 AM coincided with stock's tank. Week has been difficult; now red on the month. Navigating a bear market environment. Trading Environment Lost big on a stock up 118% – a series of escalating mistakes. Price action tied to underlying asset (oil), not just chart. Initial caution about resistance overridden by FOMO after missing a strong early run. Early trades yielded minimal profits for significant risk. Increased share size aggressively into extended moves, chasing entries. Multiple false breakouts and missed opportunities fueled frustration. Final, max-size trade (75,000 shares) at the top of the hour wiped out by oil-induced tank. Held massive losing position due to emotional conviction and fear of missing a rebound. Recognized the stock was difficult to trade and didn't behave as anticipate...

Breaking: Iran: Drafting protocol with Oman for Hormuz Strait traffic

Iran and Oman drafting a joint protocol for Hormuz Strait maritime traffic. Good: Reduces geopolitical risk in a critical oil chokepoint. Enhances predictability for energy shipments. Promotes regional stability. Bad: Could imply increased Iranian influence over shipping routes. Potential for future leverage or control. Irrelevant: A procedural diplomatic step; immediate market impact often limited unless terms are disruptive. View Story

Briefing

US Market Futures S&P, Nasdaq futures significantly below fair value. Points to a sharply lower opening. US Economic Data Initial jobless claims fell by 9,000 to 202,000 (below consensus). Continuing jobless claims decreased by 25,000 to 1.841 million. Trade deficit widened to $57.3 billion in February (above consensus). Geopolitical Concerns Iran conflict fears escalated after President Trump's address. US intelligence doubts Iran's willingness for talks. Oil prices surged $9.23 (+9.2%) to $109.35 per barrel. Corporate News Trump administration to announce new tariffs on drugmakers. Amazon in talks to acquire Globalstar. Asian Markets Mostly lower due to Iran conflict concerns. Japan's Nikkei down 2.4%, South Korea's Kospi down 4.5%. Japan's 10-yr JGB yield at 20-year high. Australia's trade surplus significantly beat expectations. European Markets Major indices trade in the red. Persisting worries about Iran conflict ahead of Easter ...

Morning News Call

TOP NEWS Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, sending oil prices above $100/barrel. Trump administration reportedly readies new tariffs on drugmakers not guaranteeing low prices. Hedge funds faced worst monthly drawdown in over four years due to Iran war volatility, per Goldman Sachs. Intel plans to invest another $15 million in chip startup SambaNova, chaired by Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan. Crisis contractor for OpenAI/Anthropic developing a tool to combat extremism, directing users with violent tendencies on ChatGPT to deradicalisation support. BEFORE THE BELL Wall Street futures fell as Trump's aggressive stance on Iran dampened hopes for conflict resolution. Oil prices climbed over 7% on fears of prolonged supply disruptions. Gold fell sharply as a stronger dollar offset its safe-haven appeal. Global equities, including Europe, Japan, China, and Hong Kong stocks, fell due to conflict pessimism. Investors await jobless claims data and Friday's nonfa...

Market Overview

Executive Summary SPY experienced a notable March correction. Price declined significantly, driven by broad market weakness. Sentiment turned sharply negative. P/E ratio compressed, suggesting emerging value. Late-period rebound hints at potential stabilization. Price Action SPY fell from 680.33 to 655.24 over the period. March saw a clear downtrend, with a low of 631.97. High volume days often coincided with price declines. A modest rebound occurred at the end of the period. Market Breadth Early March: Declines outnumbered advances. Mid-March: Overwhelmingly negative breadth, heavy down volume. Late March: Advances began to outpace declines on rebound days. Up volume surged on recent positive days, signaling renewed buying interest. Price vs. Earnings Rolling EPS steadily increased throughout the period. SPY price declined while EPS grew. Resulting P/E compression indicates a cheaper valuation on an earnings basis. Sentiment Analysis Sentiment shifted from s...

Breaking: Trump: When conflict ends, strait will open up naturally

Trump projects future US disengagement from securing the Strait of Hormuz, citing US energy independence. Irrelevant: Statement is highly conditional ("WHEN conflict ends") and lacks immediate policy impact. Irrelevant: Market largely incorporates US energy independence and long-term geopolitical considerations. Neutral: Contradictory messaging (opens naturally vs. not needed) dilutes actionable interpretation. View Story

Breaking: Trump on iran: Core strategic objectives are nearing completion ...

US strategic objectives regarding Iran are nearing a conclusion. Good: Reduced geopolitical uncertainty if objectives result in stable resolution or de-escalation. Lower risk premium for global markets. Potential for stabilized oil prices if supply remains secure. Bad: Risk of significant escalation if objectives involve forceful measures or destabilizing actions. Potential for increased oil price volatility and supply disruptions. Heightened risk aversion, flight to safe-haven assets. Irrelevant: Statement lacks specifics on the nature of objectives or completion. Market reaction contingent on detailed outcome, which remains undefined. "Nearing completion" is ambiguous, offering little immediate actionable information. View Story

Breaking: Trump announces that U.S. operations in Iran have concluded successfully

US military operations in Iran successfully concluded. Good for Market: Reduces geopolitical risk. Boosts investor confidence. Likely lowers crude oil prices. Supports global economic stability. Favors broad market equities. Sector-Specific Impacts: Positive for industries sensitive to oil prices (e.g., airlines, manufacturing). Negative pressure on defense contractor stocks. Negative for energy sector profits (lower oil prices). View Story

My workflow

Trading Environment Market driven primarily by geopolitical headlines, creating significant intraday volatility. Broad market gains fueled by optimism around a potential ceasefire in Iran. Lower oil prices providing a tailwind for equities but pressuring the energy sector. Strong leadership from mega-cap, technology, and communication services stocks. Underperformance in defensive sectors like energy and consumer staples. Positive market breadth with advancers outpacing decliners. Key indices testing major technical levels, like the 200-day moving average. Resilient economic data (employment, retail sales) suggests underlying strength. Prior month (March) was marked by negative sentiment, broad declines, and P/E multiple compression despite rising earnings. Specific momentum stocks exhibit choppy, high-volume action, making tape reading difficult. Outlook & Advice Geopolitical developments, especially the Iran conflict, remain the most critical factor for market dire...

Briefing

Market Snapshot Dow 46564.63 +224.23 ( 0.48 %) Nasdaq 21840.96 +250.32 ( 1.16 %) SP 500 6577.41 +46.80 ( 0.72 %) 10-yr Note  NYSE Adv 1791  Dec 951  Vol 1.30 bln Nasdaq Adv 3083  Dec 1718  Vol 8.83 bln Industry Watch Strong: Industrials, Materials, Communication Services, Information Technology, Health Care Weak: Energy, Consumer Staples Moving the Market --Lingering optimism around a potential end t...

Zacks Earnings

Market-Cap-Weighted Average Price Change Date: Wed Apr 01 2026 By Sector Sector Current Day Change Current Day % Positive Current Day Companies Last 5 Days Change Last 5 Days % Positive Last 5 Days Companies Basic Materials - - 0 -37.4% 0% 3 Consumer Cyclical - - 0 +16.8% 75% 4 Consumer Defensive -2.4% 33.3% 3 +2.5% 50% 4 Healthcare - - 0 -3.8% 33.3% 3 Industrials +0.2% 50% 2 +28.1% 50% 6 Technology - ...

Daily Earnings

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A mixed day with notable beats and a significant miss. Earnings Results Lamb Weston (LW): Beat EPS and revenue expectations. EPS $0.72 vs. $0.61 consensus. Revenue $1.56B vs. $1.49B consensus. Novagold Resources (NG): Smaller loss than expected. Loss $0.04 vs. $0.06 consensus. NEONC TECHNOLGS (NTHI): Missed loss estimates significantly. Loss $0.72 vs. $0.37 consensus. Guidance Announcements Lamb Weston (LW): Raised fiscal 2026 revenue outlook. Conagra Brands (CAG): Guided fiscal 2026 earnings to low end of prior range. Penguin Solutions (PENG): Raised non-GAAP earnings guidance, reaffirmed revenue. SES AI (SES): Q1 guidance above estimates, reaffirmed full year. Adeia (ADEA): Reaffirmed revenue guidance. Franklin Covey (FC): Reaffirmed outlook. Clover Health (CLOV): Reaffirmed outlook. Tilray (TLRY): Reaffirmed outlook. Top Surprises NEONC TECHNOLGS (NTHI): Missed consensus EPS by 94.59%. ...

The Day Ahead

TOP NEWS SpaceX confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO, potentially the largest on record. Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill received US approval, setting up competition with Novo Nordisk. Intel will buy back Apollo's 49% stake in its Ireland factory for $14.2 billion. Pfizer and BioNTech halted a U.S. COVID vaccine study due to low recruitment. Tesla car registrations tripled in France and more than doubled in Nordic countries in March. MARKET RECAP AT 4 pm ET Stocks rose as oil prices fell. Treasuries slipped due to strong economic data suggesting elevated Fed rates. Gold extended gains on a softer dollar.

A Short Squeeze on Merger News Sends Stock Up!

Market Recap CYCN squeezed over 300% on high volume. RENX also had a strong opening move. Overall market showing good movement and leading gainers. First day of April, Q2 trading. Market holiday on Friday. Trading Environment CYCN's rally was stair-stepping with continuous higher highs, defying apparent reversal signals. Extremely high volume (120M shares on CYCN) made tape reading and Level 2 analysis challenging. Volume "sweet spot" identified: 1M – 25-30M shares; beyond that, crowded and hard to read. Tight spreads and large order stacks in high-volume, low-priced stocks. Frequent "false breakouts" and "topping tails" made trading difficult. Price action characterized by chops, pops, and drops, challenging both long and short positions. Potential for delayed quotes/fills during volatile market open. Lessons Learned Didn't capitalize fully on major market moves due to challenging conditions. Hesitation on initial breakouts can...

Breaking: Iran: Strait won't reopen based on Trump's 'absurd' displays

Iran refuses to reopen a critical global shipping strait, citing U.S. actions. Bad: Significant oil price increase likely. Disrupts global energy supply chains. Increases geopolitical risk premium. Fuels inflation fears. Negative sentiment for global equities. Impacts sectors reliant on oil transport (e.g., shipping, aviation, manufacturing). View Story

Briefing

February retail sales S&P futures vs fair value: +39.00 Nasdaq futures vs fair value: +202.00 ADP Employment Change Report: private sector employment increased by 62K in March (consensus 42K), up from 66K in February. Total retail sales: up 0.6% month-over-month in February (consensus: 0.5%) following a 0.1% decrease in January. Excluding autos: increased 0.5% (consensus: 0.3%) after a flat reading in January. Futures point to higher open S&P futures vs fair value: +55.00 Nasdaq futures vs fair value: +262.00 Equity futures point to a higher opening Yesterday's action: stocks posted best single-session gain since May 2025 (2.5% or wider) Reason for optimism: Reports of U.S. and Iran leaders signaling willingness to end the war. President Trump: estimates U.S. will withdraw from Iran within two to three weeks. Crude oil: extending yesterday’s move lower, down $2.76 (-2.7%) to $98.62 per barrel. Crude oil retreat reason: Wall Street Journal report on UAE pres...

Breaking: Trump: Iran’s New Regime President has just asked the United States of America for a...

US rejects Iranian ceasefire offer, threatens military action over Strait of Hormuz access. Bad for stock market. Significant geopolitical escalation. Potential for major oil supply disruption. Likely sharp spike in energy prices. Increased global economic uncertainty. Negative impact on corporate earnings and consumer confidence. Investor flight to safety. View Story

Morning News Call

TOP NEWS Trump says US may exit Iran war soon, signaling potential for talks and winding down conflict. Nike's turnaround faces new risks from Middle East unrest and struggles in China. Oracle begins layoffs affecting thousands of employees. Tesla's Q1 deliveries likely to dip sequentially due to softer EV demand and increased competition. Investor Artisan Partners backs Unilever's plan to sell its food unit to McCormick, focusing on core brands. BEFORE THE BELL U.S. stock futures advanced on hopes of a swift end to the Iran war. Global equities rose: Europe's STOXX 600 jumped over 2%, Japan's Nikkei gained nearly 4%, China and Hong Kong stocks positive. Oil and dollar reversed earlier gains on optimism of an end to the war. Gold prices rose to their highest in nearly two weeks. Investors await U.S. retail sales data and ADP employment data. STOCKS TO WATCH American Airlines Group Inc: Australia's regulator granted interim authorization for Qa...

Market Overview

Executive Summary SPY experienced a notable decline throughout March. Market breadth deteriorated, with selling pressure dominating. Investor sentiment turned sharply negative. Despite price weakness, underlying earnings (EPS) continued to grow. Potential for value emerges as P/E multiples compress. Price Action SPY closed March down over 5%. Initial strength quickly gave way to a persistent downtrend. Significant selling pressure observed mid-month. A late-month rebound provided some relief. Volume remained elevated on many down days. Market Breadth Early March saw mixed breadth, with some positive days. Mid-month, declines consistently outnumbered advances. Down volume and down money frequently overwhelmed up-side activity. Late March showed signs of improving breadth, especially on the final day. Overall, a clear shift towards bearish market participation. Price vs. Earnings SPY price declined steadily. Rolling EPS demonstrated consistent growth throughout t...

Breaking: Iranian parliament: The strait of hormuz will not open, we have not held any negotiations, and...

Iranian parliament declares Strait of Hormuz closure permanent, rejecting negotiations. Bad for Stock Market: Global oil supply shock. Crude oil prices surge. Inflationary pressures intensify. Economic growth forecasts downgrade sharply. Corporate earnings outlook deteriorates. Increased geopolitical risk premium. Investor flight to safety. View Story

Price Moves Since Earnings

Based on the price moves since reporting earnings: Top Long Investment Opportunities: Energy (XLE): Strongest positive price momentum, unanimous upside (all stocks advancing), high overall volatility confirms conviction. Utilities (XLU): Positive price momentum, significant majority of stocks advancing, low downside breadth. Top Short Investment Opportunities: Technology (XLK): Largest negative price move, highest overall volatility, heavy majority of declining stocks. Financials (XLF): Significant negative price move, overwhelmingly dominated by declining stocks, high overall volatility. Consumer Discretionary (XLY): Strong negative price move, significant majority of declining stocks, notable overall volatility. Symbol Sector Name Price Move Move Size Up % XLB Materials -3.18 4.0 31 XLC Communication Services -...

Earnings Estimate Revisions

Based on Earnings Estimate Revisions Since Reporting Earnings: Top Long Investment Opportunities: Energy (XLE) Strongest positive earnings revisions. High sector momentum. Broad participation from advancing stocks. Technology (XLK) Significant positive earnings revisions. High sector momentum. Overwhelmingly more advancing stocks. Top Short Investment Opportunities: Consumer Discretionary (XLY) Most negative earnings revisions. Indicates deteriorating fundamental outlook. Symbol Sector Name Earn Est Rev % Move Size Up % XLB Materials 4.07 2.7 48 XLC Communication Services -1.08 2.1 68 XLE Energy 33.37 9.1 86 XLF Financials 0.57 2.0 62 XLI Industrials -1.16 2.4 ...