Morning Commentary
It was another rollick week for the market, but it was a lot more stable than preceding weeks, which suggest we could see equilibrium soon. The question then would be the direction of market bias and near-term catalysts. We know earnings will continue to set the tone, although guidance provides underlying bids and support to post-earning season rallies.
With 51 companies in the S&P 500 reporting thus far, results are living up to expectations but maybe not to hype.
Revenue
Earnings
I think its fine that the degree of revenue and earnings beats are closer to estimates than recent trends. It speaks to more honest research, although sandbagging by management and the street will also provide a cushion. For me, guidance has been solid considering all the excuses management could use, but instead, most are facing the music, good or bad.
The earnings of the week came from Proctor and Gamble (PG), which displayed pricing power that most had assumed was gone for the foreseeable future.
The Fed Comment of the Week
Key observations from Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan:
I’m reading Kaplan’s comments as a sign the Fed will not derail this economy, or rally, although they might attempt from time to time to jawbone stocks lower.
Today’s Session
There is too much uncertainty, and the bias is still to the downside. We are looking for a failed rally that resurrects itself, and then moves higher.
Comments |
Thank you Charles. You make our day's much more relaxing. Retired, SW USA loving, RV traveler. wstreet frequent camper and McCall referral. Don Mackcap on 10/22/2018 10:38:44 AM |
I wish the Fed would stay away from raising interest rates. There going to kill off this housing market for sure. No reason to go back to 5 and 6% mortgage rates. Let these first time buyers get in the door. David G Howley on 10/22/2018 11:20:58 AM |
Love the commentary Charles, you always put things in perspective. Miles Russell on 10/22/2018 1:16:09 PM |
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