empty
20.07.2023 02:28 PM
How slump in US stock market may start?

The US stock market reacted quite negatively to yesterday's and today's corporate reports, indicating that things are not as simple in companies as expected.

This image is no longer relevant

High interest rates are exerting significant pressure on corporate profits. In addition, the Federal Reserve is not planning to lower them anytime soon. At most, interest rates will remain at the current levels. A series of negative forecasts for the third quarter are likely to lead to a substantial correction in the technology sector, initiating a downturn. Traders have long been discussing overbought conditions in the market. However, one should keep in mind that no matter how high assets may rise, it is just the beginning. The fact is that this autumn, inflation is likely to be capped, which will allow central banks to low interest rates.

Premarketing session

Shares of Netflix, a streaming giant, dropped by more than 6% after the quarterly results were published. The company stated that it was still too early to assess the impact of its strict measures. In the last quarter, Netflix reported earnings of $3.29 per share on revenue of $8.19 billion. Analysts had predicted earnings of $2.86 per share and revenue of $8.3 billion.

IBM's shares fell by 0.9% after a release of a mixed earnings report for the second quarter. The company's revenue amounted to $15.48 billion, which failed to meet the forecast of $15.58 billion. IBM reported adjusted earnings of $2.18 per share, which exceeded the forecast of $2.01 per share.

Tesla's shares dropped by 3.78% after there was no significant reaction to the income report for the second quarter. Although the company announced a record high quarterly income, the operating margin also declined to 9.6%, the lowest level in the last five quarters due to price reductions and incentives.

United Airlines' stocks surged by 2.5% during the premarketing session after the company announced that its second-quarter profits and revenue exceeded expectations despite flight disruptions at its hub airport in Newark, New Jersey. The company reported earnings of $5.03 per share on total revenue of $14.18 billion. Analysts had expected earnings of $4.03 per share and revenue of $13.91 billion. The company also provided a stronger-than-expected forecast for the third quarter. Shares rose by 1.4% following the news.

Shares of Las Vegas Sands, a property developer, fell by nearly 3% despite the report being somewhat decent. Las Vegas Sands reported adjusted earnings of 46 cents per share on revenue of $2.54 billion in the second quarter. Analysts had expected earnings of 43 cents per share on revenue of $2.39 billion.

Stocks of the digital banking powerhouse, Discover Financial, took a tumultuous tumble of 13% after its second-quarter results failed to meet analysts' expectations. Discover Financial boasted profits of $3.54 per share on revenue totaling $3.88 billion in the second quarter. Yet, the watchful eyes of analysts had anticipated earnings of $3.67 per share and revenue matching exactly $3.88 billion. The company suspended its share buyback program.

Speaking of the technical picture of the S&P 500, demand for the index remains strong. Buyers have a chance to continue the uptrend, but they need to firmly establish themselves above $4,582. A surge to $4,609 could potentially occur from this level. Equally important for bulls will be to maintain control above $4,637, which would strengthen the bullish market sentiment.

However, in the event of a downward movement due to a decrease in risk appetite, buyers should become active near $4,557. A breakout at this level would quickly push the trading instrument back to $4,539, allowing it to hit $4,515.

Jakub Novak,
Analytical expert of InstaForex
© 2007-2025
Select timeframe
5
min
15
min
30
min
1
hour
4
hours
1
day
1
week
Earn on cryptocurrency rate changes with InstaForex
Download MetaTrader 4 and open your first trade
  • Grand Choice
    Contest by
    InstaForex
    InstaForex always strives to help you
    fulfill your biggest dreams.
    JOIN CONTEST

Recommended Stories

Financial plateau or springboard? What is behind the market's pause in growth?

The US market is holding its ground but no longer advancing. It has reached its projected peak yet has not found fresh energy for the next leg up. The week

Anna Zotova 14:09 2025-06-11 UTC+2

Update on US stock market on June 11

S&P500 Snapshot of major US stock indexes on Tuesday: Dow +0.3%, NASDAQ +0.6%, S&P 500 +0.6%, S&P 500 at 6,038, range 5,400–6,200. The stock market rose on Tuesday, supported

Jozef Kovach 14:06 2025-06-11 UTC+2

Optimism wearing thin: market to sustain new impulse?

The US stock market continues to maintain its upward momentum, yet the atmosphere is increasingly charged with anticipation. Wednesday's inflation report and corporate earnings from key players are setting

Anna Zotova 12:12 2025-06-11 UTC+2

Stock Market on May 10th: S&P 500 and NASDAQ Resume Growth Amid Negotiation Results

At the close of the previous regular session, U.S. stock indices ended in positive territory. The S&P 500 rose by 0.55%, while the Nasdaq 100 jumped by 0.63%. The industrial

Jakub Novak 10:25 2025-06-11 UTC+2

US market rallies on jobs data

S&P 500 Overview for June 9 US market rallies on nonfarm payrolls data Major US indices on Friday: Dow +1%, NASDAQ +1.2%, S&P 500 +1%, S&P 500: 6,000, trading range

Jozef Kovach 13:51 2025-06-10 UTC+2

Stock Market Overview on May 9: S&P 500 and NASDAQ post sharp gains

US equity benchmarks ended the previous regular session with a pronounced surge. The S&P 500 gained 1.03%, while the Nasdaq 100 jumped 1.20%. The industrial Dow Jones added 1.05%. Asian

Jakub Novak 13:29 2025-06-10 UTC+2

Week before Fed's decision: how indices may react if inflation derails scenario

The US market is showing resilience and growing amid uncertainty. Optimism is fragile, and each new macroeconomic data release is like a roll of the dice. Further growth

Anna Zotova 13:21 2025-06-10 UTC+2

Stock Market as of May 10th: S&P 500 and NASDAQ

At the close of the previous regular session, U.S. stock indices showed strong gains. The S&P 500 rose by 0.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 jumped by 0.31%. The industrial

Jakub Novak 09:50 2025-06-10 UTC+2

S&P 500 Forecast for June 10, 2025

On the weekly chart, the price has broken above the MACD line today, and the week opened above the intermediate level of 5998. The Marlin oscillator is showing a confident

Laurie Bailey 04:46 2025-06-10 UTC+2

Update on US stock market on June 5

S&P500 The US stock market comes to a halt ahead of the US nonfarm payrolls Snapshot of major US indices on Wednesday: Dow -0.2%, NASDAQ +0.3%, S&P 500 flat

Jozef Kovach 12:49 2025-06-05 UTC+2
Can't speak right now?
Ask your question in the chat.
Widget callback
 

Dear visitor,

Your IP address shows that you are currently located in the USA. If you are a resident of the United States, you are prohibited from using the services of InstaFintech Group including online trading, online transfers, deposit/withdrawal of funds, etc.

If you think you are seeing this message by mistake and your location is not the US, kindly proceed to the website. Otherwise, you must leave the website in order to comply with government restrictions.

Why does your IP address show your location as the USA?

  • - you are using a VPN provided by a hosting company based in the United States;
  • - your IP does not have proper WHOIS records;
  • - an error occurred in the WHOIS geolocation database.

Please confirm whether you are a US resident or not by clicking the relevant button below. If you choose the wrong option, being a US resident, you will not be able to open an account with InstaForex anyway.

We are sorry for any inconvenience caused by this message.