After equity market strength through Thursday, Friday saw some weakness as earnings and growth fears once again resurfaced. The earnings season has thus far been unimpressive to weak, and the guidance has clearly been more negative than not. I have been discussing for several months that an estimate revision cutting cycle was on the way, and it is now in …
Earnings Pain And More Downside Likely Ahead
in Global Portfolio Strategy, Portfolio StrategyDespite the equity market rally that has followed the sharply lower opening on Thursday to end the week, the S&P 500 was still down since last Friday’s close. The absolute weakness was broad-based as ten out of the eleven Sectors (GICS L-1) closed in the red with only Staples posting a 0.11% gain. The headline macro data and news headlines …
What Our Clients Are Talking About Behind the Scenes
July 8, 2022 in Global Portfolio Strategy, Portfolio Strategy, Wall Street WhispersFLASH COMMENTS: This week, I did my deep dive into my single stock quantitative selection model that I call ERM and was looking quite closely at the earnings revisions of nearly 4000 U.S. companies. So, I had fewer client calls then normal and spent a bit less time looking at the day-to-day wiggles in the market. The market continues to …
My Work Suggests 3600-3500 As Next Key Range
in Global Portfolio Strategy, Portfolio StrategyAh, I’d love to wear a rainbow every dayAnd tell the world that everything’s okayBut I’ll try to carry off a little darkness on my back‘Til things are brighter, I’m the Man In Black -Johnny Cash The earnings revision cutting cycle that I have been discussing has not only begun but it also continues to grind ahead. Along with this, …
This Rally Will Likely Fail, Earnings Revision Cuts Likely In Early Stages
in Global Portfolio Strategy, Portfolio StrategyBeware of this rally. My work suggests that oversold tactical bounces like we experienced this week should be faded, not bought. I don’t think we are in “hide under your desk” markets either. However, based on research it is tough for me to envision a scenario where equities have a sustained upward move during a downward revision cycle, which my …
Sub-industries (L-4) To Avoid or Short — Beware Cyclicality
in Global Portfolio StrategyIntro For the last several months, we have been discussing our expectations for economic slowdown fears to become more widespread and that a negative estimate revisions cycle had a near 100% chance of occurring. Additionally, we have commented that our work has been suggesting that all things cyclical — Industrial Cyclicals, Commodity Cyclicals, Consumer Cyclicals, and Tech Cyclicals — would …
My Work Still Suggests That Rallies Should Be Faded & Thoughts on Energy Weakness
in Global Portfolio Strategy, Portfolio StrategyI am continuing to urge caution and vigilance for equity investors. My research is strongly suggesting that there still is downside ahead, and evidence is slowly building for having to introduce a new downside target below my longstanding key zone of 3,500-3,600. UGH, don’t shoot the messenger as it’s the indicators in my analytical toolbox. I am yearning to get …
My Earnings Work Continues To Show Deterioration, CPI Puts Water on Dovish Fed Pivot
in Global Portfolio Strategy, Portfolio StrategyThe market was hit with two body blows today, the first was the hotter than expected CPI Print which came in at 8.6% on expectations of 8.3%. The second blow was the lowest reading for the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index, ever. Yes, you heard that right. Those who took heart at Bostic’s comments that the Fed could pause …
My Work Suggests More Downside Ahead
in Global Portfolio Strategy, Portfolio StrategyFed Vice Chairperson Lael Brainerd’s comments on Thursday supported the hawkish thesis I’ve been repeating for many months, and arguably took the quick end to Fed tightening off the table for now. Despite a few glimmers of hope and some evidence that headline inflation has peaked, the latest readings remains well above the central bank’s target level. Hence, I reiterate …
My Work Suggests More Downside Ahead
in Global Portfolio Strategy, Portfolio StrategyThe market is bouncing around. My work does not confirm that a “shocking rally” is imminent. With being said, the equity market is tactically oversold, and a bounce could happen at any moment. Importantly, my earnings revisions indicators do not support the likelihood of a powerful and sustainable bounce at this time. Thus, I am still viewing rallies as opportunities …
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