Pre-opening Comments for Thursday April 2nd Next Tech Talk report is scheduled for release on Monday April 6th A reminder: North American equity markets are closed tomorrow. Despite closed markets, the March U.S. Employment Report is scheduled for release at 8:30 AM EST on Friday. U.S. equity index futures were lower this morning. S&P 500 […]

Pre-opening Comments for Wednesday April 1st U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 43 points at 8:35 AM EST. S&P 500 futures slipped 2 points following release of February U.S. Retail Sales at 8:30 AM EST. Consensus called for a 0.5% increase versus a 0.2% drop in January. Actual […]

Pre-opening Comments for Tuesday March 31st U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 73 points at 8:30 AM EST. WTI Crude Oil advanced $1.85 to $104.73 per barrel. EquityClock’s Market Outlook for March 31st The seasonally strong month of April in the equity market will be pivotal for the […]

Pre-opening Comments for Monday March 30th U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 50 points at 8:30 AM EST. Futures responded to President Trump’s comment that the U.S. is in serious discussion with Iran. Sysco (SYY) dropped $5.80 to $76.00 after announcing purchase of Jetro Restaurant Depot in a […]

Pre-opening Comments for Friday March 27th U.S. equity index futures were lower this morning. S&P 500 futures dropped 28 points at 8:30 AM EST. Index futures moved lower despite news that U.S. expanded military action against Iran has been postponed pending further discussions with Iran officials. Equity futures responded to higher crude oil prices. WTI […]