Dow Jones Futures: Microsoft, Google, AMD Lead Earnings Movers As Stock Market Rally Seeks Direction
Dow Jones futures were little changed late Tuesday, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures, as Google stock, Microsoft (MSFT) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) headlined key earnings after the close.
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The stock market rally moved sideways on Tuesday, with UPS (UPS), Pulte Group (PHM) and Crocs (CROX) leading notable earnings winners while Tesla (TSLA) retreated.
Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL), Microsoft stock, AMD, Pinterest (PINS), Visa (V), Starbucks (SBUX) were notable after-hours earnings reports.
Microsoft, Google, AMD, Pinterest, Visa and Starbucks all beat profit views. Google stock and AMD rose solidly late. Visa stock, which is in a buy zone, climbed modestly late. Microsoft retreated while PINS stock sold off. SBUX stock edged lower.
Biden, Fed, More Earnings Wednesday
Boeing (BA), Shopify (SHOP) and Spotify (SPOT) all report before Wednesday’s market open.
Boeing stock has regained its 50-day line, near a potential early entry as it works on what looks to be a double-bottom base. Shopify stock is stuck between its 50-day and 200-day lines. Spotify stock is around its 50-day line but a long way from its old high.
Also keep in mind, Apple (AAPL) and Facebook (FB) are among the big earnings reports late Wednesday. The Federal Reserve policy announcement comes Wednesday afternoon, though it’s likely to be a nonevent. Finally, President Joe Biden will unveil his tax-and-spending plans in his prime-time address before Congress.
Google stock and Microsoft are on IBD Leaderboard. MSFT stock is on IBD Long-Term Leaders.
Microsoft, Boeing, Apple and Visa stock are on the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Dow Jones Futures Today
Dow Jones futures fell 0.15% vs. fair value. with Visa stock offering a modest boost to blue chips and Microsoft a drag. S&P 500 futures advanced 0.1% and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.2%.
Remember that overnight action in Dow futures and elsewhere doesn’t necessarily translate into actual trading in the next regular stock market session.
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Stock Market Rally Tuesday
U.S. Stock Market Today Overview |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Index | Symbol | Price | Gain/Loss | % Change |
| Dow Jones | (0DJIA) | 34006.37 | +24.80 | +0.07 |
| S&P 500 | (0S&P5) | 4189.46 | +1.84 | +0.04 |
| Nasdaq | (0NDQC ) | 14099.15 | -39.63 | -0.28 |
| Russell 2000 | (IWM) | 228.45 | +0.34 | +0.15 |
| IBD 50 | (FFTY) | 47.78 | -0.04 | -0.08 |
Last Update: 4:00 PM ET 4/27/2021 |
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The stock market rally held near record highs once again, await the slew of earnings over the next three days.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed virtually unchanged in Tuesday’s stock market trading, along with the S&P 500 index. The Nasdaq composite dipped 0.3%. Tesla stock’s fall and a rise in the 10-year Treasury yield weighed on the composite.
Among the best ETFs, the Innovator IBD 50 ETF (FFTY) dipped 0.1%, while the Innovator IBD Breakout Opportunities ETF (BOUT) fell 0.55%. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) lost 0.4%, with MSFT stock the No. 1 holding. The VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH) sank 0.6%. AMD stock is a major SMH component.
SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (XME) gave up 0.55% and Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF (PAVE) was up 0.1%. U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS) descended 0.5%.
Reflecting more-speculative story stocks, ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) fell 1.2% and ARK Genomics ETF (ARKG) edged down 0.2%. Tesla stock is the No. 1 holding across ARK Investments’ ETFs.
Tesla Stock
Tesla stock fell 4.5% to 704.74, the fifth straight time that it’s declined the day after earnings. The EV giant reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue, getting a big boost from Bitcoin sales and regulatory credits revenue. Tesla left its deliveries target intact while saying the revamped Model S and X won’t see significant deliveries until the third quarter.
A big unknown is whether Chinese customer complaints about breaks and other issues — highlighted extensively on state-owned media — will take a toll on China sales going forward. China has been Tesla’s growth engine for the past year, but competition is heating up dramatically.
Tesla driver-assist safety concerns also are an issue, though CEO Elon Musk on Monday’s earnings call blasted “deceptive” media reports on the deadly crash killing two Model S passengers on April 17.
TSLA stock remains above its still-declining 50-day line with a 780.89 buy point from a cup-with-handle base.
Key Earnings
Microsoft earnings beat while the 19% revenue gain was the best since 2018. Azure cloud-computing revenue jumped 50%, but that was only in line with estimates. MSFT stock fell 3% in extended trade, paring losses somewhat on bullish guidance given on the earnings call. Shares edged up 0.2% on Tuesday to 261.97, touching a record high.
Google earnings crushed views while revenue growth accelerated again to 34%, the best in years. The FANG giant also announced $50 billion for stock buybacks. Google stock popped 4% in overnight trade, signaling a fresh high. Shares dipped 0.8% to 2,290.98 on Tuesday. Facebook stock, which is in a buy zone, rose slightly in late trade on Google earnings.
AMD earnings beat views on booming data-center chip sales. while the chipmaker guided higher for Q2. AMD stock climbed 4% overnight. Shares edged down 0.2% to 85.21 on Tuesday. In the past few sessions, AMD stock has reclaimed its 50-day and 200-day lines. Several other chip plays reported late Tuesday, including Teradyne (TER), Texas Instruments (TXN) and Maxim Integrated Products (MXIM).
Pinterest earnings beat views but the social site missed some user estimates and warned that user growth may slow as the economy reopens. PINS stock tumbled 11% in extended action. Shares rose 1.11% to 77.58 on Tuesday, reclaiming the 50-day line. Pinterest stock has an 88.93 cup-with-handle base, according to MarketSmith analysis. The handle is 21% deep, formed from a high-volume reversal.
Visa earnings topped targets at $1.38 a share, a penny below a year earlier. Visa stock gained 1% in extended action. Shares edged down 0.2% to 229.31 on Tuesday. Last week Visa stock moved above a 228.33 buy point from a flat base. However, the relative strength line has been trending lower for the past 10 months, reflecting Visa stock’s underperformance vs. the S&P 500 index. But that follows a nine-year run of outperformance. Mastercard ticked higher in extended trade after closing just in buy range. Visa’s archrival reports early Thursday.
Starbucks earnings topped forecasts but sales came in a little. The coffee chain did offer robust guidance. SBUX stock fell 2% in overnight trade. Shares finished Tuesday up 0.2% at 116.15, continuing to consolidate for the past few sessions just above a buy zone. Starbucks stock cleared a 107.85 flat-base buy point on Feb. 26, but didn’t hold above it until April.
Market Rally Analysis
The stock market rally continued to move sideways as earnings season picks up momentum. The major indexes will likely take their cue with Microsoft and Google now reporting and fellow giants Apple, Facebook and Amazon.com (AMZN) on tap, along with hundreds of other companies. But that could be up or down, or further sideways action, especially if earnings reactions are mixed.
The Dow Jones and S&P 500 are now 3.8% and 5% below their 50-day lines, respectively, giving them a bit of room to rise before looking extended. The Nasdaq is just below record highs while the Russell 2000 has shored up, moving toward all-time levels as well.
Have a game plan for offense and defense. That goes for your overall portfolio and individual stocks. If earnings season goes well, you’ll want to have some quality names near buy points on your watchlist. If earnings season struggles broadly or for specific holdings, what’s your exit strategy?
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