Pre-opening Comments for Monday October 20th U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 21 points at 6,725.00 at 8:30 AM EDT. Early strength in the S&P 500 was helped with a reiteration by Morgan Stanley’s strategists that the S&P 500 Index will pass through 7,000 next year. The Nikkei […]

Pre-opening Comments for Friday October 17th U.S. equity index futures were lower this morning. S&P 500 futures were down 3 points at 8:30 AM EDT. Eli Lilly dropped $33.42 to $785.97 and Novo Nordisk dropped $2.34 to $53.75 after President Trump promised that cost for users weight-loss drugs will be much lower. CSX added $0.91 […]

Pre-opening Comments for Thursday October 16th U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 21 points at 8:30 AM EDT JB Hunt Transport Services gained $15.70 to $154.53 after reporting higher than consensus third quarter results. United Airlines slipped $0.81 to $103.24 after reporting less than consensus third quarter revenues. […]

Pre-opening Comments for Wednesday October 15th U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 49 points at 8:30 AM EDT. Stellantis advanced $0.49 to $10.40 after announcing a $13 billion plan to boost U.S. manufacturing. Seasonal influences are favourable until January 13th. See seasonality chart at www.EquityClock.com Bank of America […]

Pre-opening Comments for Tuesday October 14th U.S. equity indices moved higher yesterday after concerns about an escalating tariff war with China lessened. The S&P 500 Index added 105.21 to 6,654.72. U.S. equity index futures moved lower this morning. S&P 500 futures were down 59 points to 6,635 at 8:30 AM EDT. Yesterday, Gold bullion added […]