It's official:
For the first time this year, markets now only see 3 interest rate cuts in 2024.
This also happens to be the first time that markets align with the latest Fed guidance.
Odds of a rate cut in this week are down to 2% and odds of a rate cut in May are down to ~7%.
Just 3 months ago, markets saw SEVEN rate cuts in 2024 with rate cuts beginning this month.
As inflation data begins to rise again, 3 rate cuts is beginning to feel optimistic.
What does the Fed say this week?
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For the first time this year, markets now only see 3 interest rate cuts in 2024.
This also happens to be the first time that markets align with the latest Fed guidance.
Odds of a rate cut in this week are down to 2% and odds of a rate cut in May are down to ~7%.
Just 3 months ago, markets saw SEVEN rate cuts in 2024 with rate cuts beginning this month.
As inflation data begins to rise again, 3 rate cuts is beginning to feel optimistic.
What does the Fed say this week?
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2024's expected IPO lineup with estimated valuations:
• Stripe: $65B
• Shein: $45B (Seeking IPO Valuation of ∼$80B)
• Databricks: $43B
• Klarna: (Seeking IPO Valuation of ∼$20B)
• Navan: $9.2B
• Reddit: $6.4B
• Waystar Technologies: $8B
• Skims: $4B
• Intercom: $1.3B
• Stripe: $65B
• Shein: $45B (Seeking IPO Valuation of ∼$80B)
• Databricks: $43B
• Klarna: (Seeking IPO Valuation of ∼$20B)
• Navan: $9.2B
• Reddit: $6.4B
• Waystar Technologies: $8B
• Skims: $4B
• Intercom: $1.3B
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Several companies were in the spotlight due to various developments:
Oracle ( $Oracle (ORCL.US)$ ) experienced a surge in after-hours trading, buoyed by cloud deals and AI demand.
Acadia Pharmaceuticals ( $ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (ACAD.US)$ ) saw its stock decline by 15% following the announcement of disappointing results from a Phase 3 trial.
Vail Resorts ( $Vail Resorts (MTN.US)$ ) reported a decrease in stock value after releasing results that were impacted by lower visits and snowfall.
$Asana (ASAN.US)$ Asana rep...
Oracle ( $Oracle (ORCL.US)$ ) experienced a surge in after-hours trading, buoyed by cloud deals and AI demand.
Acadia Pharmaceuticals ( $ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (ACAD.US)$ ) saw its stock decline by 15% following the announcement of disappointing results from a Phase 3 trial.
Vail Resorts ( $Vail Resorts (MTN.US)$ ) reported a decrease in stock value after releasing results that were impacted by lower visits and snowfall.
$Asana (ASAN.US)$ Asana rep...
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From Bloomberg:
“US consumer expectations for #inflation over the next three years climbed in February — and increased even more sharply for the five-year horizon — a Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey showed.
Median three-year-ahead inflation expectations rose to 2.7% last month, rebounding from a record low in January. Five-year expectations, meanwhile, climbed to a six-month high of 2.9%. Projected year-ahead inflation was unchanged from January at 3%.”
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“US consumer expectations for #inflation over the next three years climbed in February — and increased even more sharply for the five-year horizon — a Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey showed.
Median three-year-ahead inflation expectations rose to 2.7% last month, rebounding from a record low in January. Five-year expectations, meanwhile, climbed to a six-month high of 2.9%. Projected year-ahead inflation was unchanged from January at 3%.”
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These are some of the stocks making the biggest moves before the bell:
Crypto stocks — Stocks connected to cryptocurrencies rose as Bitcoin hit a fresh record high and topped $71,000. Coinbase and Microstrategy rose about 6% and 8%, respectively. Marathon Digital also rose 6%.
$PDD Holdings (PDD.US)$
— U.S.-listed shares of the Chinese ecommerce company added 4.5% following an upgrade by Jefferies to buy.
$Duolingo (DUOL.US)$
— Duolingo shares...
Crypto stocks — Stocks connected to cryptocurrencies rose as Bitcoin hit a fresh record high and topped $71,000. Coinbase and Microstrategy rose about 6% and 8%, respectively. Marathon Digital also rose 6%.
$PDD Holdings (PDD.US)$
— U.S.-listed shares of the Chinese ecommerce company added 4.5% following an upgrade by Jefferies to buy.
$Duolingo (DUOL.US)$
— Duolingo shares...
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Very difficult to say the bull market is...
1⃣ a bubble
2⃣peaking for the bull market cycle
Usually a bubble finds margin debt at record levels
Usually a bull market tops with margin debt at record levels. I don't see record level margin debt; do you?
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1⃣ a bubble
2⃣peaking for the bull market cycle
Usually a bubble finds margin debt at record levels
Usually a bull market tops with margin debt at record levels. I don't see record level margin debt; do you?
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The recent retreat in ISM services prices paid in February has eased concerns about a resurgence of inflation at the beginning of the year, providing a dovish signal for the market.
Despite this, stocks have continued to decline, indicating potential exhaustion after a strong rally. Concerns surrounding Apple and Tesla are growing, with issues in China impacting their performance.
Fast money is driving the current selloff, but the overall market r...
Despite this, stocks have continued to decline, indicating potential exhaustion after a strong rally. Concerns surrounding Apple and Tesla are growing, with issues in China impacting their performance.
Fast money is driving the current selloff, but the overall market r...
$Sea (SE.US)$ Sea Limited Q4 FY23:
• Revenue +5% Y/Y to $3.6B ($70M beat).
• EPS -$0.19 ($0.07 beat).
Shopee marketplace +23% Y/Y to $2.3B
Garena Bookings +2% Q/Q to $0.5B.
SeaMoney revenue +24% Y/Y to $0.5B.
• Revenue +5% Y/Y to $3.6B ($70M beat).
• EPS -$0.19 ($0.07 beat).
Shopee marketplace +23% Y/Y to $2.3B
Garena Bookings +2% Q/Q to $0.5B.
SeaMoney revenue +24% Y/Y to $0.5B.
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Apple $Apple (AAPL.US)$ has dropped to 4th place in terms of China smartphone market share.
Apple's share fell below 16%, down from 19% a year ago, while Huawei surged to a 16.5% market share in the first 6wks, up from 9.4%, driven by patriotic buying.
Vivo leads with a 19.2% market share, while Honor, which separated from Huawei in 2020, holds the 3rd position.
Apple's share fell below 16%, down from 19% a year ago, while Huawei surged to a 16.5% market share in the first 6wks, up from 9.4%, driven by patriotic buying.
Vivo leads with a 19.2% market share, while Honor, which separated from Huawei in 2020, holds the 3rd position.
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🇺🇸U.S. ECONOMIC DATA THIS WEEK:
*ISM SERVICES PMI (TUES.)
*ADP NONFARM PAYROLLS (WED.)
*JOLTS JOB OPENINGS (WED.)
*JOBLESS CLAIMS (THURS.)
*NONFARM PAYROLLS (FRI.)
*UNEMPLOYMENT RATE (FRI.)
*AVERAGE HOURLY EARNINGS (FRI.)
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*ISM SERVICES PMI (TUES.)
*ADP NONFARM PAYROLLS (WED.)
*JOLTS JOB OPENINGS (WED.)
*JOBLESS CLAIMS (THURS.)
*NONFARM PAYROLLS (FRI.)
*UNEMPLOYMENT RATE (FRI.)
*AVERAGE HOURLY EARNINGS (FRI.)
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