Tim Ghriskey
Tim Ghriskey
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There are some high-profile upgrades this morning, and Exxon Mobil and Intel are certainly helping the market. Adobe earnings, the current account number coming almost in line, and the moderation in oil prices will be a positive on the market.
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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 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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Big positive surprise, especially in the face of the spike in oil prices in August.
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The drop in oil prices is definitely positive for stocks. It takes some of the pressure off the markets, even if it is only for a short period of time.
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It's that upside guidance that really seems to drive the stock price in these situations.
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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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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.