Disney's stock is on course to reach its lowest level since 2014, showing a significant drop in market capitalization since Bob Iger returned as CEO, while AMC's stock is falling as investors anticipate its stock conversion.
Stocks edge up in premarket trading as investors await Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech, China moves to ease mortgage policies, chipmaker Marvell Technology delivers in line with expectations, Alphabet and Microsoft continue to leverage AI capabilities, Nordstrom beats earnings but maintains cautious outlook, Netflix is upgraded by Loop Capital, Amazon reportedly in talks with Disney regarding an ESPN streaming service, and Realty Income Corp announces a $950 million investment in The Bellagio Las Vegas.
Tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 close higher on Monday, while Dow Jones Industrial Average falls slightly; Bank of America analyst predicts insurers will increase customer prices due to increased climate change risk; Allianz economist believes Federal Reserve Chair Powell will focus on short-term monetary policy at Jackson Hole; Loop Capital warns of weak smartphone sales ahead of iPhone 15 launch; CFRA Research chief investment strategist expects year-end rally for stocks despite recession concerns; Homebuilding stocks begin to decline; AMC Entertainment falls ahead of stock conversion; Cybersecurity company SentinelOne explores potential sale; LPL Financial chief technical strategist says recent stock pullback is temporary and predicts end-of-year rally; Jefferies upgrades gold product manufacturer Acushnet Holdings; Nvidia's quarterly earnings report could be critical for the market, says Wolfe Research; Stocks making big moves midday, including XPeng, Eli Lilly, and Marriott Vacations Worldwide.
China's leading e-commerce company, JD.com, has experienced a significant decline in its stock price due to investor concerns about the Chinese economic recovery and the property market debt crisis, despite positive second-quarter earnings and growth prospects.
Stock futures are slightly higher as investors look ahead to economic data and the monthly jobs report, while tech companies Instacart, Klaviyo, and Arm file for IPOs, China Evergrande Group's shares plunge, and meme stock Bed Bath & Beyond continues to trade despite its bankruptcy filing.
Stocks are set to open slightly lower as all three major averages are on pace to post monthly losses, Oracle is upgraded to buy by UBS, and Salesforce is removed from JPMorgan's Analyst Focus List ahead of earnings.
China's government implemented various measures to boost its stock market, including a cut in stamp duty and restrictions on selling shares, but the impact has been limited as the CDI 300 index closed up just 1.2% after initially opening higher, and troubled property developer Evergrande experienced an 87% drop in stock value; foreign investors are pulling their money out of China and want to see more significant policy measures from the government.
Asian markets experienced mixed results, with Australia's S&P/ASX 200 falling and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index dropping by about 1%, while Japan's markets were marginally positive; tech investor Paul Meeks plans to buy tech stocks after the correction, and Federal Reserve officials are feeling less urgency for another interest rate hike due to improved inflation data. Additionally, Apple shares fell amid China concerns but an analyst is holding off on shorting the stock, Morgan Stanley upgraded Tesla stock due to its autonomous driving supercomputer, HSBC revealed its "must see stocks" in the UK, and consumer discretionary stocks gave the S&P 500 an upward push.
Equities edge down as inflation increases more than expected, mortgage applications reach lowest level since 1996, Apple's iPhone updates disappoint investors, UBS initiates coverage on Ford with a buy rating, China denies ban on government workers using foreign-branded devices, JPMorgan downgrades Oracle, antitrust lawsuits against Google begin, and Arm Holdings' IPO is expected to be the largest listing of the year.
Chinese internet stocks, such as Alibaba (BABA), JD.com (JD), and Baidu (BIDU), have faced challenges this year due to the stalled Chinese economy, but their low valuations and AI capabilities present potential opportunities for investors. Despite their current struggles, analysts remain optimistic about the long-term prospects of these stocks, with JD.com expected to have the highest upside potential of over 80%.
Stock futures point to lower opens after a strong rally, while oil remains above $90 per barrel; Adobe sees price target hikes but stock is down; United Auto Workers goes on strike; Arm's IPO success benefits banks; Instacart raises proposed price range for IPO; DoorDash transfers stock listing to Nasdaq; HSBC initiates coverage on Microsoft, Oracle, and Salesforce; China's retail sales exceed expectations; Estee Lauder stock rises.
U.S. stocks slumped amid mixed sentiment about the economy, with only the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising for the week, while European markets and the euro ticked up slightly. Famed investor Ray Dalio advised traders to hold cash as Treasury yields climb, and venture firms Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz face a significant loss on their investment in Instacart. Disney's potential sale of media assets signifies the end of traditional TV, and the Federal Reserve's meeting this week and FedEx's earnings announcement will provide insight into the global supply chain. U.S. consumer sentiment has edged down, but investors remain upbeat about the outlook for stocks and the economy.
Disney and Warner stocks receive a bullish boost.
