Pre-opening Comments for Monday July 13th U.S. equity index futures were lower this morning. S&P 500 futures were down 31 points at 8:30 AM EDT. Futures responded to increasing military action between Iran and the United States around the Strait of Hormuz. Crude oil prices responded to the news: WTI Crude oil was up $2.20 […]

Pre-opening Comments for Friday July 10th U.S. equity index futures were mixed this morning. S&P 500 futures were down 2 points at 8:35 AM EDT The Canadian Dollar was unchanged at US70.69 cents following release of Canada’s June employment report at 8:30 AM EDT. Consensus called for a 10,000 increase in employment and a 6.6% […]

Pre-opening Comments for Thursday July 9th U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 21 points at 8:30 AM EDT. WTI Crude Oil added another $0.69 to $74.21 per barrel after U.S. forces conducted additional strikes on Iran. Levi Strauss (LEVI) dropped $1.27 to $23.10 despite reporting higher than consensus […]

Pre-opening Comments for Wednesday July 8th U.S. equity index futures were lower in pre-opening trade. S&P 500 futures were down 42 points at 8:30 AM EDT. Just before the close yesterday WTI Crude Oil ($WTIC) spiked $1.82 to $72.20 per barrel after the U.S. revoked Iran’s licence to allow sale of Iranian Oil. This morning, […]

Pre-opening Comments for Tuesday July 7th U.S. equity index futures were lower this morning. S&P 500 futures were down 8 points at 8:30 AM EDT. Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX $160.42) starts trading as a NASDAQ 100 Index today. Crinetics Phamaceuticals (CRNX) advanced $42.82 to $84.85 after Vertex Pharmaceuticals offered to purchase the company for $85.00 […]