Tim Ghriskey
Tim Ghriskey
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There's still a lot of concerns about the impact of higher interest rates and energy costs weighing on the stock market. And after the rally in stocks we've seen this week, investors just took a pause.
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It is an oil day. Oil is over $68 now and that, combined with a very hawkish statement from the Fed, is weighing on the market. Energy prices at the gas pump are impacting consumer spending and its impact is reflected in AutoZone's earnings and Avon's profit warning.
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The jump in oil prices lifted shares in the whole energy sector. And we also had very strong confidence numbers, which helped support the rest of the market.
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Earnings in 2006 will be influenced by a combination of higher rates, energy prices and perhaps even lower demand. The market is not excited with stocks right now.
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All the efforts have been made to boost sales. But we aren't seeing much evidence of it. Energy costs are high and are squeezing out other purchases.
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Even though this was a well-anticipated reversal... the market still has reacted positively to the ruling in pushing up tobacco stocks, because this removes yet another legal impediment to the survival of the industry.
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The big thing is the second-quarter sales and earnings (forecast) being below expectations. It's not going to be greeted favourably in this environment.
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The stock market is a forward-looking beast, and that's why we are seeing futures dip lower even amid some very strong reports, such as the ones from financial institutions.
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People are already reeling from high prices at the gas pump. I think they're going to be reeling even more from higher heating costs.
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It certainly has worked for Wal-Mart and Target. Sears has a good chance at making a name in those businesses and capturing some share, but it's not going to be overnight.
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Regardless of the outcome of this case, today's ruling is going to mean a market share loss for Blackberry and a gain for Palm.
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Initially, the tax rate was a negative surprise. Estimates were at 26%.
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I think the big thing is the second quarter sales and earnings being below expectations.
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They are spending heavily to encourage future growth. They've got a lot of competition. Their competitive edge is their brand name and shopping experience.