| | | | DOW 37,545.33 | +0.43% | | | | S&P 4,774.75 | +0.42% | | | | NASDAQ 15,074.57 | +0.54% | | | | *As of market close | | • | Markets moved higher on Tuesday, after the holiday weekend. | | • | Oil rose 2.2 percent, closing at $75.16 per barrel. | | • | Gold rallied 0.5 percent, ending trading at $2,079 per ounce. | | • | Cryptocurrencies generally declined, with bitcoin at $42,181 at the stock market close. | | | | | | | | | | A Rotating Market Means Buying Underperforming Stocks Now | | | | Stocks have had a strong year in 2023. But the past few weeks has seen stocks start to rotate. The big-cap tech stocks that dominated returns for most of the year are slowing down. Other sectors are starting to lead. That suggests that investors may fare well investing with companies that have been underperforming lately. They could see above-average returns, and help keep markets trending higher. » FULL STORY | | | | | | Insider Activity Report: Baker Hughes (BKR) | | | | William Beattie, a director at Baker Hughes (BKR), recently bought 4,000 shares. The buy increased the director's stake by 30 percent, and came to a total cost of $89,368. This is the first insider buy since July 2022, when another company director bought 10,000 shares at a similar price. Otherwise, company executives have been regular sellers of shares, mostly following the exercise of stock options. » FULL STORY | | | | | | Unusual Options Activity: Aspen Aerogels (ASPN) | | | | Specialty insulation producer Aspen Aerogels (ASPN) is up 27 percent over the past year, slightly beating out the overall stock market. One trader expects further outperformance in the coming half year. That's based on the July 19th $22.50 calls. With 204 days until expiration, 7,013 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 180, for a 39-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $1.50 to make the bullish bet.
» FULL STORY | | | | | | • | Index Investing Booms Amid Strong Year for Returns
2023 is set to be a record year for capital flowing into index investments. These funds make passive investments in the market, rather than trying to trade a sector or theme. Index investing took a massive hit in 2022's bear market, as a balanced portfolio of both stocks and bonds saw a double-digit decline. | | | | • | Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Fall Out of Favor with Buyers
Potential home buyers are shying away from adjustable-rate mortgages. Typically, these mortgages start with a teaser rate lower than a fixed-rate mortgage. But later, the rates will change higher or lower along with interest rates. While rates are expected to decline next year, buyers are still losing interest in this part of the market. | | | | • | Bristol Myers Makes $4.1 Billion Bid for RayzeBio
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY), is acquiring drugmaker RayzeBio in a deal valued at $4.1 billion. BMY will gain access to RayzeBio's late-stage targeted cancer therapy. This is the second deal in the span of a week announced by BMY, shortly before two of its major drugs start to face generic competitors. | | | | • | Tesla Recalling 120,000 Cars Over Door Dangers
Tesla Motors (TSLA) is recalling 120,000 of its vehicles, the 2021-2023 Model S and Model X. Those models have the increased danger of an unlocked door opening during a crash, which could increase the risk of injury or further injury. Tesla has already sent out a software update, but will also notify owners by mail. | | | | • | Cisco Leads 2023 Tech M&A
2023 has been a slow year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), as many major tech giants stepped back from big deals. That includes a total of zero deals in the third quarter of the year. Router and equipment manufacturer Cisco (CSCO) topped the list with 11 total deals in 2023. | | | | | | TOP | | INTC | 5.187% | | | APA | 3.734% | | | MPWR | 3.157% | | | EIX | 3.116% | | | AMD | 2.74% | | | BOTTOM | | ETSY | 2.731% | | | NCLH | 2.578% | | | CCL | 1.743% | | | BMY | 1.673% | | | ABNB | 1.502% | | | | | | | | | Overall we think a consolidation in the 4600-4800 range over coming weeks is likely, with ongoing rotation beneath the surface. The risk of a downside price move appears to be elevated given the vol surface, but that might not happen until the calendar flips into '24. Either way we would stay on your toes and don't get too complacent here. | | - Jonathan Krinsky, analyst at BTIG, on the market's recent moves the past few trading days, which could result in a mini-pullback in the next week or two before stocks continue higher. | | |
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