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Thursday, September 1, 2016

MORNING CALL 9/1

Thursday, September 1st, 2016View Older Reports

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OVERNIGHT MARKETS AND NEWS

Sep E-mini S&Ps (ESU16 +0.15%) are up +0.16% and European stocks are up +1.00% at a 2-week high amid positive signs for global growth. Manufacturing activity in China unexpectedly expanded at the fastest pace in nearly 2 years last month and manufacturing activity in the UK expanded at the fastest pace in 10 months. Mining stocks are leading gains in the overall market with Glencore Plc and Rio Tinto up over 1% as signs of stronger global manufacturing activity boosts copper prices. Asian stocks settled mixed: Japan +0.23%, Hong Kong +0.81%, China -0.72%, Taiwan -0.75%, Australia-0.32%, Singapore -0.15%, South Korea -0.33%, India -0.10%. Despite the stronger-than-expected Chinese manufacturing data, Chinese stocks closed lower on speculation the stronger data will reduce the chances of additional government stimulus. Japan's Nikkei Stock Index climbed to a 2-1/2 week high as exporter stocks rallied after USD/JPY rose to a 1-month high, which improves the earnings prospects of exporter companies.

The dollar index (DXY00 -0.03%) is down -0.03%. EUR/USD (^EURUSD) is down -0.08%. USD/JPY (^USDJPY) is up +0.25% at a 1-month high.

Dec T-note prices (ZNZ16 -0.16%) are down -8 ticks.

The UK Aug Markit manufacturing PMI rose +5.0 to 53.3, stronger than expectations of +0.8 to 49.0 and the fastest pace of expansion in 10 months.

The China Aug manufacturing PMI unexpectedly rose +0.5 to 50.4, stronger than expectations of -0.1 to 49.8 and the fastest pace of expansion in 1-3/4 years.

U.S. STOCK PREVIEW

Key U.S. news today includes: (1) Aug Challenger job cuts (Jul -57.1% y/y), (2) weekly initial unemployment claims (expected +4,000 to 265,000, previous-1,000 to 261,000) and continuing claims (expected -2,000 to 2.143 million, previous -30,000 to 2.145 million), (3) revised Q2 non-farm productivity (expected -0.6%, prelim-Q1 -0.5%) and revised Q2 unit labor costs (expected +2.0%, prelim-Q2 +2.0%), (4) final-Aug Markit U.S. manufacturing PMI (expected unch at 52.1, prelim-Aug -0.8 to 52.1), (5) Jul construction spending (expected +0.5%, Jun -0.6% m/m), (6) Aug ISM manufacturing index (expected -0.6 to 52.0, Jul -0.6 to 52.6), (7) Aug total vehicle sales (expected 17.20 million, Jul 17.77 million), and (8) USDA weekly Export Sales.

Russell 1000 companies that report earnings today: Campbell Soup (consensus $0.50), Cooper Cos (2.28), VeriFone (0.40), lululemon athletica (0.38), Broadcom (2.76), Piedmont Natural Gas (-0.10), Hain Celestial Group (0.56).

U.S. IPO's scheduled to price today: none.

Equity conferences during the remainder of this week include: none.

OVERNIGHT U.S. STOCK MOVERS

Charter Communications (CHTR +0.46%) rose nearly 4% in after-hours trading after it was announced that it will replace EMC in the S&P 500 after the close of trading on Wednesday, September 7.

Wynn Resorts (WYNN -0.92%) is up over 3% and Las Vegas Sands (LVS -1.47%) is up nearly 2% in pre-market trading after data showed Macau gross gaming revenue unexpectedly rose +1.1% in Aug, better than expectations of a -1.5% decline.

Ctrip.com International Ltd (CTRP unch) reported Q2 revenue of $683.5 million, above consensus of $656.7 million.

Box (BOX +3.15%) rallied 4% in after-hours trading after it raised guidance on full-year revenue to $394 million-$396 million from a prior view of $391 million-$395 million.

Semtech (SMTC +1.29%) gained over 2% in after-hours trading after it reported Q2 adjusted EPS of 35 cents, higher than consensus of 33 cents.

Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (OLLI -1.17%) climbed 6% in after-hours trading after it reported Q2 adjusted EPS of 21 cents, better than consensus of 18 cents, and then raised guidance on full-year adjusted EPS to 88 cents-90 cents from a prior view of 85 cents-87 cents.

salesforce.com (CRM -0.51%) tumbled over 8% in after-hours trading after it said it sees Q3 adjusted EPS of 20 cents-21 cents, below consensus of 24 cents.

Shoe Carnival (SCVL +0.64%) fell nearly 6% in after-hours trading after it reported Q2 EPS of 22 cents, weaker than consensus of 27 cents, and then said it sees fiscal year comparable sales up +1.5% -2.0%, below a May 19 view of up 1% to 3%.

Impinj (PI +0.31%) rose 5% in after-hours trading after it reported Q2 adjusted EPS of 6 cents, double consensus of 3 cents.

Five Below (FIVE -0.56%) slid over 4% in after-hours trading after it reported Q2 comparable sales rose +3.1%, below consensus of +3.4%.

Oxford Industries (OXM -2.01%) jumped nearly 10% in after-hours trading after it reported Q2 adjusted EPS continuing operations of $1.48, better than expectations of $1.38.

MARKET COMMENTS

Sep E-mini S&Ps (ESU16 +0.15%) this morning are up +3.50 points (+0.16%). Wednesday's closes: S&P 500 -0.24%, Dow Jones -0.29%, Nasdaq -0.10%. The S&P 500 on Wednesday closed lower on the -4.3 point decline in the Aug Chicago PMI to 51.5, weaker than expectations of -1.8 to 54.0. There was also weakness in energy producer stocks as crude oil tumbled -3.56% to a 2-week low. In addition, there was increased concern about a Fed rate hike after the Aug ADP employment report showed an increase of +177,000 and July was revised upward to +194,000 from +179,000.

Dec 10-year T-notes (ZNZ16 -0.16%) this morning are down -8 ticks. Wednesday's closes: TYZ6 unch, FVZ6 +0.50. Dec T-notes on Wednesday closed little changed. T-note prices were undercut by the slightly larger-than-expected increase in the Aug ADM employment report of +177,000 and by the stronger-than-expected U.S. July pending home sales report. T-notes received a boost from the slide in stocks and the weaker-than-expected Aug Chicago PMI.

The dollar index (DXY00 -0.03%) this morning is down -0.033 (-0.03%). EUR/USD (^EURUSD) is down -0.0009 (-0.08%). USD/JPY (^USDJPY) is up +0.26 (+0.25%) at a new 1-month high. Wednesday's closes: Dollar index -00324 (-0.03%), EUR/USD +0.0015 (+0.13%), USD/JPY +0.47 (+0.46%). The dollar index on Wednesday climbed to a 3-week high but fell back and closed slightly lower. The dollar was boosted by the stronger-than-expected Aug ADP employment change and weakness in the yen after USD/JPY soared to a 1-month high on expectations for further BOJ stimulus measures in September. The dollar shed its advance after the Aug Chicago PMI fell more than expected.

Oct crude oil (CLV16 -0.13%) this morning is down -3 cents (-0.07%) and Oct gasoline (RBV16 -0.94%) is down -0.0124 (-0.93%). Wednesday's closes: CLV6 -1.65 (-3.56%), RBV6 -0.0356 (-2.59%). Oct crude oil and gasoline on Wednesday sold off to new 2-week lows and closed lower. Crude oil prices were undercut by the rally in the dollar index to a 3-week high and the +2.28 million bbl increase in EIA crude inventories, more than expectations of +1.5 million bbl.

GLOBAL EVENT CALENDAR09/01/2016

		Thursday, Sep 1
US	0730 ET	Aug Challenger job cuts, Jul -57.1% y/y.
	0830 ET	Weekly initial unemployment claims expected +4,000 to 265,000, previous -1,000 to 261,000. Weekly continuing claims expected unch at 2.145 million, previous -30,000 to 2.145 million.
	0830 ET	Revised Q2 non-farm productivity expected -0.6%, prelim-Q1 -0.5%. Revised Q2 unit labor costs expected +2.0%, prelim-Q2 +2.0%.
	0830 ET	USDA weekly Export Sales.
	0945 ET	Revised Aug Markit manufacturing PMI expected unch at 52.1, prelim-Aug -0.8 to 52.1.
	1000 ET	Jul construction spending expected +0.5%, Jun -0.6% m/m.
	1000 ET	Aug ISM manufacturing index expected -0.6 to 52.0, Jul -0.6 to 52.6. Aug ISM new orders, Jul +0.4 to 60.3. Aug ISM employment, Jul -1.3to 51.4. Aug ISM prices paid expected -0.2 to 54.8, Jul -5.5 to 55.0.
	n/a	Aug total vehicle sales expected 17.20 million, Jul 17.77 million. Aug domestic vehicle sales expected 13.50 million, Jul 13.77 million.
		Friday, Sep 2
US	0830 ET	Aug non-farm payrolls expected +180,000, Jul +255,000. Aug private payrolls expected +180,000, Jul +217,000. Aug manufacturing payrolls expected -4,000, Jul +9,000. Aug unemployment rate expected -0.1 to 4.8%, Jul unch at 4.9%.
	0830 ET	Aug avg hourly earnings expected +0.2% m/m and +2.5% y/y, Jul +0.3% m/m and +2.6% y/y. Aug avg weekly hours all-employees expected unch at 34.5 hours, Jul unch at 34.5 hours.
	0830 ET	Jul trade balance expected -$41.5 billion, Jun -$44.5 billion.
	0945 ET	Aug New York ISM, Jul +15.3 to 60.7.
	1000 ET	Jul factory orders expected +2.0%, Jun -1.5% and +0.4% ex transportation.
	1300 ET	Richmond Fed President Jeffrey Lacker (non-voter) speaks to the Virginia Association of Economists and the Richmond Association for Business Economics on Interest Rate Benchmarks.
JPN	0100 ET	Japan Aug consumer confidence index expected +0.5 to 41.8, Jul -0.5 to 41.3.
UK	0430 ET	UK Aug Markit/CIPS construction PMI expected +0.4 to 46.3, Jul -0.1 to 45.9.
EUR	0200 ET	ECB Governing Council member Ardo Hansson takes part in a parliamentary hearing about EU future outlook in the aftermath of the Brexit referendum.
	0500 ET	Eurozone Jul PPI expected +0.1% m/m and -2.9% y/y, Jun +0.7% m/m and -3.1% y/y.

U.S. STOCK CALENDAR09/01/2016

Company	Ticker	Time	Event Description	Period	Estimate
Campbell Soup Co	CPB US	7:15	Q4 2016 Earnings Release	Q4 2016	0.498
L Brands Inc	LB US	7:30	August 2016 Sales and Revenue Call - Pre-Recorded	2016
Campbell Soup Co	CPB US	8:30	Q4 2016 Earnings Call	Q4 2016
Ford Motor Co	F US	9:15	August 2016 Sales and Revenue Release	2016
Ford Motor Co	F US	10:00	August 2016 Sales and Revenue Call	2016
VeriFone Systems Inc	PAY US	Aft-mkt	Q3 2016 Earnings Release	Q3 2016	0.404
lululemon athletica Inc	LULU US	Aft-mkt	Q2 2017 Earnings Release	Q2 2017	0.38
Broadcom Ltd	AVGO US	Aft-mkt	Q3 2016 Earnings Release	Q3 2016	2.762
L Brands Inc	LB US		August 2016 Sales and Revenue Release	2016
Piedmont Natural Gas Co Inc	PNY US		Q3 2016 Earnings Release	Q3 2016	-0.095
Hain Celestial Group Inc/The	HAIN US		Q4 2016 Earnings Release	Q4 2016	0.559
General Motors Co	GM US		August 2016 Sales and Revenue Release	2016

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

MORNING CALL 6/8

MORNING CALL

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OVERNIGHT MARKETS AND NEWS

Jun E-mini S&Ps (ESM16 +0.18%) are up +0.15% as stronger-than-expected Chinese May imports signals stabilization in China's economy, which may benefit global growth. Also, a rally in energy producing stocks has lifted the overall market as July WTI crude oil (CLN16 +1.23%) is up +1.33% at a 10-1/2 month high. A slide in the dollar index to a 1-month low has boosted most commodity prices with Aug COMEX gold (GCQ16 +0.74%) up +0.74% at a 2-week high. Gains were limited after the World Bank cut its 2016 U.S. and global GDP estimates. European stocks are down -0.49% as drugmakers led the overall market lower with Roche Holding AG and Novartis AG both down at least 1%. Asian stocks settled mixed: Japan +0.93%, Hong Kong -0.14%, China -0.30%, Taiwan +0.41%, Australia -0.02%, Singapore +0.50%, South Korea +0.88%, India +0.04%.

The dollar index (DXY00 -0.18%) is down -0.14% at a 1-month low. EUR/USD (^EURUSD) is up +0.18%. USD/JPY (^USDJPY) is down -0.29%.

Sep T-note prices (ZNU16 -0.04%) are down -1.5 ticks.

The World Bank cut its 2016 global GDP forecast to 2.4% from a January estimate of 2.9%, saying that downside risks have become more pronounced since the start of the year. The World Bank also cut its 2016 U.S. GDP estimate to 1.9% from a Jan estimate of 2.7%.

The China May trade balance widened to a surplus of +$49.98 billion, smaller than expectations of +$55.7 billion. May exports fell -4.1% y/y, weaker than expectations of -4.0% y/y. May imports fell -0.4% y/y, stronger than expectations of -6.8% y/y and the smallest decline in 19 months.

U.S. STOCK PREVIEW

Key U.S. news today includes: (1) weekly MBA mortgage applications (previous -4.1% with purchase sub-index -4.7% and refi sub-index -3.9%), (2) Apr JOLTS job openings (expected -82,000 to 5.675 million, Mar +149,000 to 5.757 million), (3) Treasury auctions $20 billion of 10-year T-notes, and (4) EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report.

There are 2 of the Russell 1000 companies that report earnings today: lululemon athletica (consensus $0.31), Brown-Forman (0.72).

U.S. IPO's scheduled to price today: none.

Equity conferences during the remainder of this week include: American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting on Mon-Thu, NAREIT REITWeek Investor Forum on Tue-Wed, Stephens Spring Investment Conference on Tue-Wed, Goldman Sachs Global Health Care Conference on Tue-Thu, Jefferies Global Health Care Conference on Tue-Thu, Baird Global Consumer, Technology and Services Conference on Tue-Thu, BioTechnology Industry Organization International Convention on Wed, Deutsche Bank Global Industrials and Materials Summit on Wed-Thu, Sandler O'Neill Global Exchange and Brokerage Conference on Wed-Thu, Gabelli & Company Movie & Entertainment Conference on Thu, Susquehanna Financial Group Energy and Industrials Conference on Thu.

OVERNIGHT U.S. STOCK MOVERS

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCAU +3.85%) rose nearly 3% in pre-market trading after it was said to habe started talks on a partnership with Uber Technologies.

Lending Club (LC -7.38%) climbed over 3% in pre-market trading after a report that its former CEO and chairman has spoken to buyout firms and banks about a possible takeover of the company.

Lululemon (LULU -0.89%) reported Q1 EPS of 30 cents, below consensus of 31 cents, and said it expectd Q2 EPS of 36 cents-38 cents, below consensus of 39 cents.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY +0.94%) rallied over 3% in pre-market trading after it reported Q1 adjusted EPS of 72 cents, higher than consensus of 59 cents, and then boosted its full-year revenue forecast to $983 million-$995 million from a March 29 estimate of $967 million-$987 million.

Verint Systems (VRNT +2.55%) slid over 1% in after-hours trading after it reported Q1 adjusted EPS of 46 cents, above consensus of 40 cents, but reported Q1 adjusted revenue of $249 million, below consensus of $250.7 million

Ardmore Shipping (ASC -0.61%) dropped over 8% in after-hours trading after it proposed a 7.5 million share public offering of common stock.

Lending Club (LC -7.38%) gained over 2% in after-hours trading after it was raised to 'Market Perform' at KBW.

VeriFone Systems (PAY +1.33%) sank 30% in after-hours trading after it reported Q2 adjusted EPS of 47 cents, weaker than consensus of 52 cents, and then cut its fiscal 2016 adjusted EPS estimate to $1.85 from a March 10 view of $2.21-$2.24.

Duluth Holdings (DLTH -1.95%) dropped over 3% in pre-market trading after it reported Q1 sales of $68.6 million, below consensus of $69.7 million.

HealthEquity (HQY +2.26%) climbed over 4% in after-hours trading after it reported Q1 adjusted EPS of 15 cents, better than consensus of 13 cents, and then raised guidance on full-year adjusted EPS to 47 cents-49 cents from a March 22 view of 45 cents-47 cents.

Oxford Industries (OXM -0.47%) slipped over 7% in after-hours trading after it reported Q1 adjusted EPS continuing operations of $1.26, below consensus of $1.33, and then lowered its fiscal 2017 adjusted EPS view to $3.60-$3.80 from a March 23 estimate of $3.75-$3.95.

Flexion Therapeutics (FLXN -3.83%) tumbled over 11% in after-hours trading after it announced a $60 million offering of common stock.

MARKET COMMENTS

June E-mini S&Ps (ESM16 +0.18%) this morning are up +3.25 points (+0.15%). Tuesday's closes: S&P 500 +0.13%, Dow Jones +0.10%, Nasdaq-0.23%. The S&P 500 on Tuesday rallied to a 10-1/2 month high and closed higher on carryover support from a rally in European stocks on positive European economic data after Eurozone Q1 GDP was revised upward and after German Apr industrial production rose more than expected. Stocks were also boosted by gains in energy-producers after crude oil prices climbed to an 8-month high.

September 10-year T-note prices (ZNU16 -0.04%) this morning are down -1.5 ticks. Tuesday's closes: TYU6 +2.50, FVU6 +2.00. Sep T-notes on Tuesday closed higher on positive carryover from a rally in German bunds as the 10-year bund yield fell to a record low 0.045%. T-notes also continued to receive support from the reduced prospects for a near-term Fed rate hike after Fed Chair Yellen on Monday refused to set any time line for when the Fed may raise rates again.

The dollar index (DXY00 -0.18%) this morning is down -0.134 (-0.14%) at a 1-month low. EUR/USD (^EURUSD) is up +0.0020 (+0.18%). USD/JPY (^USDJPY) is down -0.31 (-0.29%). Tuesday's closes: Dollar Index -0.074 (-0.08%), EUR/USD +0.0003 (+0.03%), USD/JPY -0.19 (-0.18%). The dollar index on Tuesday closed lower on continued bearishness after Fed Chair Yellen on Monday expressed concern about last Friday's payroll report and backed off her previous comment that a rate hike would be appropriate in "coming months." The dollar index was also undercut by strength in EUR/USD after Eurozone Q1 GDP was revised upward and after German Apr industrial production rose more than expected.

July WTI crude oil (CLN16 +1.23%) this morning is up +67 cents (+1.33%) at a 10-1/2 month high. July gasoline (RBN16 +1.18%) is up +0.0214 (+1.35%). Tuesday's closes: CLN6 +0.67 (+1.35%), RBN6 -0.0016 (-0.10%). July crude oil and gasoline on Tuesday settled mixed with July crude at an 8-month high. Crude oil prices were boosted by a weaker dollar and by continued support from Monday's news that Nigerian oil production has been slashed by 700,000-800,000 bpd by militant attacks on pipelines and installations. Crude oil prices were also boosted by expectations that Wednesday's weekly EIA report would show that U.S. crude oil inventories fell by -3.0 million bbls.

GLOBAL EVENT CALENDAR06/08/2016

		Wednesday, June 8
US	0700 ET	Weekly MBA mortgage applications, previous -4.1% with purchase sub-index -4.7% and refi sub-index -3.9%.
	1000 ET	Apr JOLTS job openings expected -82,000 to 5.675 million, Mar +149,000 to 5.757 million.
	1030 ET	EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report.
	1300 ET	Treasury auctions $20 billion of 10-year T-notes.
JPN	0030 ET	Japan May bankruptcies, Apr -7.08% y/y.
	0100 ET	Japan May eco watchers survey current expected -0.1 to 43.4, Apr 43.5. May eco watchers survey outlook expected +0.4 to 45.9, Apr 45.5.
	1950 ET	Japan Apr machine orders expected -3.0% m/m and -1.8% y/y, Mar +5.5% m/m and +3.2% y/y.
UK	0430 ET	UK Apr industrial production expected unch m/m and -0.4% y/y, Mar +0.3% m/m and -0.2% y/y.
	0430 ET	UK Apr manufacturing production expected -0.1% m/m and -1.5% y/y, Mar +0.1% m/m and -1.9% y/y.
	1901 ET	UK May RICS house price balance expected 35%, Apr 41%.
CHI	2130 ET	China May CPI expected +2.2% y/y, Apr +2.3% y/y. May PPI expected -3.2% y/y, Apr -3.4% y/y.
		Thursday, June 9
US	0830 ET	Weekly initial unemployment claims expected +3,000 to 270,000, previous -1,000 to 267,000. Weekly continuing claims expected-1,000 to 2.171 million, previous +12,000 to 2.172 million.
	0830 ET	USDA weekly Export Sales.
	1000 ET	Apr wholesale inventories expected +0.1% m/m, Mar +0.1% m/m. Apr wholesale trade sales expected +1.1% m/m, Mar +0.7% m/m.
	1300 ET	Treasury auctions $12 billion of 30-year T-bonds.
GER	0200 ET	German Apr trade balance expected +22.8 billion euros, Mar +26.2 billion euros. Apr exports expected -0.8% m/m, Mar +1.9% m/m. Apr imports expected +1.3% m/m, Mar -2.3% m/m.
	0200 ET	German Apr current account balance expected +20.5 billion euros, Mar +30.4 billion euros.
	0200 ET	German Q1 labor costs, Q4 +0.5% q/q and +2.1% y/y.
EUR	0300 ET	ECB President Mario Draghi speaks at an economic forum in Brussels.
JPN	0200 ET	Japan May machine tool orders, Apr -26.3% y/y.
	1950 ET	Japan May PPI expected +0.1% m/m and -4.2% y/y, Apr -0.3% m/m and -4.2% y/y.
CHI	n/a	China May new yuan loans expected 750 billion yuan, Apr 555.6 billion yuan.

U.S. STOCK CALENDAR06/08/2016

Company	Ticker	Time	Event Description	Period	Estimate
Teekay Corp	TK US	6/8/2016	Annual General Meeting	Y 2016
lululemon athletica Inc	LULU US	6/8/2016	Q1 2017 Earnings Release	Q1 2017	0.306
Brown-Forman Corp	BF/B US	6/8/2016	Q4 2016 Earnings Release	Q4 2016	0.719
American Airlines Group Inc	AAL US	6/8/2016	Annual General Meeting
Biogen Inc	BIIB US	6/8/2016	Annual General Meeting	Y 2016
Devon Energy Corp	DVN US	6/8/2016	Annual General Meeting	Y 2016
lululemon athletica Inc	LULU US	6/8/2016	Q1 2017 Earnings Call	Q1 2017
Skechers U.S.A. Inc	SKX US	6/8/2016	Analyst and Investor Meeting	Y 2016
Brown-Forman Corp	BF/B US	6/8/2016	Q4 2016 Earnings Call	Q4 2016
Freeport-McMoRan Inc	FCX US	6/8/2016	Annual General Meeting
Pfizer Inc	PFE US	6/8/2016	Analyst and Investor Call
United Continental Holdings Inc	UAL US	6/8/2016	Annual General Meeting
AMERCO	UHAL US	6/8/2016	Special Meeting
DSW Inc	DSW US	6/8/2016	Annual General Meeting
Allegion PLC	ALLE US	6/8/2016	Annual General Meeting	Y 2016
Target Corp	TGT US	6/8/2016	Annual General Meeting
Alphabet Inc	GOOGL US	6/8/2016	Annual General Meeting	Y 2016
Molson Coors Brewing Co	TAP US	6/8/2016	Investor Meeting	Y 2016
ServiceNow Inc	NOW US	6/8/2016	Annual General Meeting
Caterpillar Inc	CAT US	6/8/2016	Annual General Meeting
Public Service Enterprise Group Inc	PEG US	6/8/2016	Investor Meeting	Y 2016
Southwest Airlines Co	LUV US	6/8/2016	May 2016 Sales and Revenue Release - Traffic Results	2016
Clean Harbors Inc	CLH US	6/8/2016	Annual General Meeting	Y 2016
Ingram Micro Inc	IM US	6/8/2016	Annual General Meeting	Y 2016
AMC Networks Inc	AMCX US	6/8/2016	Annual General Meeting
Spirit Airlines Inc	SAVE US	6/8/2016	May 2016 Sales and Revenue Release - Traffic Results	2016
FleetCor Technologies Inc	FLT US	6/8/2016	Annual General Meeting
United Continental Holdings Inc	UAL US	6/8/2016	May 2016 Sales and Revenue Release - Traffic Results	2016
KAR Auction Services Inc	KAR US	6/8/2016	Annual General Meeting
CVR Energy Inc	CVI US	6/8/2016	Annual General Meeting
Groupon Inc	GRPN US	6/8/2016	Annual General Meeting
Diamondback Energy Inc	FANG US	6/8/2016	Annual General Meeting
GoDaddy Inc	GDDY US	6/8/2016	Annual General Meeting

Thursday, March 24, 2016

MORNING CALL 3/24

MORNING CALL

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OVERNIGHT MARKETS AND NEWS

Jun E-mini S&Ps (ESM16 -0.54%) are down -0.47% and European stocks are down -1.44%, as a stronger dollar undercuts commodity prices and drags down raw-material and energy producing stocks. Hawkish comments from Fed officials this week have bolstered the chance of a Fed rate hike next month and boosted the dollar and led to a sell-off in commodities. Crude oil is down -2.26% at a 1-week low, gold is down -0.41% at a 1-month low, and copper is down -0.51% at a 1-week low. Asian stocks settled lower: Japan -0.64%, Hong Kong -1.31%, China -1.63%, Taiwan -0.26%, Australia -1.13%, Singapore -1.20%, South Korea -0.47%, India closed for holiday. Losses in crude oil producers led Chinese stocks lower after PetroChina Co. posted its weakest annual profit since 1999. The yuan slipped to a 1-week low against he dollar after the PBOC lowered its reference rate for yuan by 0.33%, the most in 2-1/2 months.

The dollar index (DXY00 +0.16%) is up +0.15% at a 1-week high. EUR/USD (^EURUSD) is down -0.09% at a 1-week low. USD/JPY (^USDJPY) is up +0.23% at a 1-week high.

Jun T-note prices (ZNM16 +0.04%) are up +0.5 of a tick.

In its monthly Economic Bulletin published today, the ECB said the monetary-policy package announced this month "will exploit the synergies between the different instruments and has been calibrated to further ease financing conditions, stimulate new credit provision and thereby reinforce the momentum of the Eurozone's economic recovery and accelerate the return of inflation."

U.S. STOCK PREVIEW

Key U.S. news today includes: (1) St. Louis Fed President James Bullard's speech on the U.S. economy and monetary policy at an even hosted by the New York Association for Business Economics, (2) weekly initial unemployment claims (expected +3,000 to 268,000, previous +7,000 to 265,000) and continuing claims (expected unch at 2.235 million, previous +8,000 to 2.235 million), (3) Feb durable goods orders (expected -3.0% and -0.3% ex-transportations, Jan +4.7% and +1.7% ex-transportation) (4) Mar Markit services PMI (expected +1.7 to 51.4, Feb -3.5 to 49.7), and (5) Mar Kansas City Fed manufacturing activity (Feb -3 to -12).

There are 4 of the Russell 1000 companies that report earnings today: Accenture (consensus $1.18), Signet Jewelers (3.63), GameStop (2.27), Carnival Corp (0.32).

U.S. IPO's scheduled to price today: none.

Equity conferences during the remainder of this week include: BB&T Capital Markets Commercial & Industrial Investors Conference on Wed-Thu.

OVERNIGHT U.S. STOCK MOVERS

Wells Fargo (WFC -1.21%) was rated a new 'Sell' at UBS With a aprice target of $45.

General Dynamics (GD -0.68%) was downgraded to 'Hold' from 'Buy' at Deutsche Bank.

Concordia Healthcare (CXRX -2.56%) reported Q4 adjusted EPS continuing operations of $1.24, below consensus of $1.30.

T-Mobile (TMUS -0.56%) was rated a new 'Buy' at FBR Captal with a price target of $40.

Dollar General (DG +0.73%) said that it will open 900 new stores in 2016 and 1,000 in 2017.

H.B. Fuller (FUL -2.26%) reported Q1 adjusted EPS of 43 cents, above consensus of 39 cents, although Q1 revenue of $474.3 million was below consensus of $477.8 million.

Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings (SPWH -1.29%) dropped 7% in after-hours trading after it said it sees fiscal year EPS of 65 cents-73 cents, below consensus of 75 cents.

Oxford Industries (OXM -2.79%) lowered guidance on fiscal year adjusted EPS to $3.75-$3.95, below consensus of $3.99.

PVH Corp. (PVH -1.53%) rose over 3% in after-hours trading after it reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $1.52, above consensus of $1.46, and said it sees Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.40-$1.45, well above consensus of $1.33.

KB Home (KBH -3.82%) rallied over 7% in after-hours trading after it reported Q1 EPS of 14 cents, higher than consensus of 11 cents.

Lannett (LCI +0.15%) lost 1% in after-hours trading after it lowered guidance on fiscal 2016 net sales to $555 million-$565 million from a prior forecast of $585 million-$595 million, below consensus of $582.2 million.

Office Depot (ODP +2.09%) climbed nearly 9% in after-hours trading after the judge handling the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) lawsuit to prevent Staples' planned merger with Office Depot rebuked the FTC over its legal tactics and accused them of pressuring Amazon to provide favorable testimony.

Terex (TEX -2.78%) jumped 10% in after-hours trading after it received a revised $31-a-share bid buyout offer from Zoomlion.

Vitae Pharmaceuticals (VTAE -4.27%) slipped 2% in after-hours trading after it started a secondary share offering via Piper Jaffray and BMO Capital Markets.

Reeds (REED -1.11%) slumped over 10% in after-hours trading after it reported a fiscal 2015 loss of -30 cents, a bigger loss than consensus of -28cents.

MARKET COMMENTS

Jun E-mini S&Ps (ESM16 -0.54%) this morning are down -9.50 points (-0.47%). Wednesday's closes: S&P 500 -0.64%, Dow Jones -0.453%, Nasdaq-0.79%. The S&P 500 on Wednesday closed lower on weakness in commodity and energy producers as commodity prices sold off and on hawkish comments by St. Louis Fed President Bullard who said the FOMC should consider raising interest rates at next month's meeting amid the prospects of inflation and unemployment exceeding Fed targets.

Jun 10-year T-notes (ZNM16 +0.04%) this morning are up +0.5 of a tick. Wednesday's closes: TYM6 +17.00, FVM6 +10.25. Jun T-notes on Wednesday closed higher on increased safe-haven demand for T-notes as stocks declined and on the sell-off in crude oil, which reduced inflation expectations.

The dollar index (DXY00 +0.16%) this morning is up +0.146 (+0.15%) at a 1-week high. EUR/USD (^EURUSD) is down -0.0010 (-0.09%) at a 1-week low. USD/JPY (^USDJPY) is up +0.26 (+0.23%) at a 1-week high. Wednesday's closes: Dollar Index +0.398 (+0.42%), EUR/USD -0.0036 (-0.32%), USD/JPY +0.01 (+0.01%). The dollar index on Wednesday closed higher on comments from Philadelphia Fed President Harker who said that "it is appropriate to consider every FOMC meeting live" for an interest rate hike and comments from St. Louis Fed President Bullard who said the FOMC should consider raising interest rates at next month's meeting as "I think we are going to end up overshooting on inflation" and the natural rate of unemployment.

May WTI crude (CLK16 -2.24%) this morning is down -90 cents (-2.26%) at a 1-week low and May gasoline (RBK16 -1.31%) is down -0.0182 (-1.23%). Wednesday's closes: CLK6 -1.66 (-4.00%), RBK6 -0.0428 (-2.80%). May crude and gasoline on Wednesday closed sharply lower on a stronger dollar and the +9.357 million bbl surge in weekly EIA crude inventories to a record high 532.5 million bbl (vs expectations of +2.5 million bbl). Crude oil prices received underlying support from the -1.258 million bbl decline in crude supplies at Cushing, the first decline in the last 8 weeks, and from the -0.3%decline in U.S. crude production in the week ended Mar 18 to a 16-month low of 9.038 million bpd.

GLOBAL EVENT CALENDAR03/24/2016

US	0815 ET	St. Louis Fed President James Bullard speaks on the U.S. economy and monetary policy at an even hosted by the New York Association for Business Economics.
	0830 ET	Weekly initial unemployment claims expected +3,000 to 268,000, previous +7,000 to 265,000. Weekly continuing claims expected unch at 2.235 million, previous +8,000 to 2.235 million.
	0830 ET	Feb durable goods orders expected -3.0% and -0.3% ex-transportations, Jan +4.7% and +1.7% ex-transportation. Feb capital goods orders non-defense ex-aircraft expected -0.5%, Jan +3.4%.
	0830 ET	USDA weekly Export Sales.
	0945 ET	Mar Markit services PMI expected +1.7 to 51.4, Feb -3.5 to 49.7. Mar Markit composite PMI, Feb -3.2 to 50.0.
	1100 ET	Mar Kansas City Fed manufacturing activity, Feb -3 to -12.
	1100 ET	Treasury announces amount of 2-year T-notes (previous $26 billion), 5-year T-notes (previous $34 billion) and 7-year T-notes (previous $28 billion) to be auctioned Mar 28-30.
GER	0300 ET	German Apr GfK consumer confidence expected unch at 9.5.
	0300 ET	German Feb import price index expected -0.2% m/m and -5.1% y/y, Jan -1.5% m/m and -3.8% y/y.
UK	0530 ET	UK Feb retail sales including auto fuel expected -0.7% m/m and +3.9% y/y, Jan +2.3% m/m and +5.2% y/y.
	0530 ET	UK Feb retail sales ex auto fuel expected -1.0% m/m and +3.5% y/y, Jan +2.3% m/m and +5.0% y/y.
	0700 ET	UK Mar CBI retailing reported sales expected unch at 10.
JPN	1930 ET	Japan Feb national CPI expected +0.3% y/y, Jan unch y/y. Feb national CPI ex-fresh food expected unch y/y, Jan unch y/y. Feb national CPI ex food & energy expected +0.8% y/y, Jan +0.7% y/y.
	1930 ET	Japan Mar Tokyo CPI expected unch y/y, Feb +0.1% y/y. Mar Tokyo CPI ex-fresh food expected -0.2% y/y, Feb -0.1% y/y. Mar Tokyo CPI ex food & energy expected +0.5% y/y, Feb +0.5% y/y.
	1950 ET	Japan Feb PPI services expected +0.2% y/y, Jan +0.2% y/y.

U.S. STOCK CALENDAR03/24/2016

Company	Ticker	Time	Event Description	Period	Estimate
Accenture PLC	ACN US	Bef-mkt	Q2 2016 Earnings Release	Q2 2016	1.184
Signet Jewelers Ltd	SIG US	7:00	Q4 2016 Earnings Release	Q4 2016	3.629
Principal Financial Group Inc	PFG US	8:00	Roadshow - Amsterdam	Y 2016
Accenture PLC	ACN US	8:00	Q2 2016 Earnings Call	Q2 2016
Signet Jewelers Ltd	SIG US	8:30	Q4 2016 Earnings Call	Q4 2016
PVH Corp	PVH US	9:00	Q4 2016 Earnings Call	Q4 2016
Dollar General Corp	DG US	9:00	Business Update Call
VeriFone Systems Inc	PAY US	12:30	Annual General Meeting
GameStop Corp	GME US	17:00	Q4 2016 Earnings Call	Q4 2016
GameStop Corp	GME US	Aft-mkt	Q4 2016 Earnings Release	Q4 2016	2.274
Carnival Corp	CCL US		Q1 2016 Earnings Release	Q1 2016	0.318
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc	TMO US		Shareholders Meeting	Y 2016

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Barchart Morning call 9/11

Barchart Morning Call

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OVERNIGHT MARKETS AND NEWS

September E-mini S&Ps (ESU13 -0.06%) this morning are little changed, down -0.01%, while European stocks are up +0.40%. Asian stocks closed mostly higher: Japan +0.01%, Hong Kong -0.17%, China +0.32%, Taiwan unch, Australia +0.64%, Singapore -0.50%, South Korea +0.45%, India unch. Most global stocks are higher on reduced concern of a U.S. military strike against Syria after President Obama Tuesday night said he will pursue a Russian proposal to have Syria surrender its stockpiles of chemical weapons to international authorities. Commodity prices are mixed. Oct crude oil (CLV13 -0.09%) is down -0.07% and Oct gasoline (RBV13 +0.16%) is up +0.22%. Dec gold (GCZ13 -0.28%) is down -0.28% and Dec copper (HGZ13 +0.46%) is up +0.41%. Agricultural and livestock prices are higher. The dollar index (DXY00 unch) is unch. EUR/USD (^EURUSD) is down -0.09% and USD/JPY (^USDJPY) is down -0.09%. The British pound surged to a 7-month high against the dollar after the UK unemployment rate unexpectedly fell. December T-note prices (ZNZ13 +0.13%) are up +5.5 ticks.
UK Aug jobless claims fell -32,600, a bigger decline than expectations of -21,000, while Jun was revised to show a -36,300 decline, more than the originally reported -29,200. The Aug claimant count rate unexpectedly fell -0.1 to 4.2%, better than expectations of unch at 4.3% and the lowest in 4-1/2 years.
The UK July ILO unemployment rate averaged over 3-months unexpectedly fell -0.1 to 7.7%, better than expectations of unch at 7.8% and matched a 4-year low.
ECB Governing Council member Coene raised concern that Greece will need additional aid when he said that "It's clear that we haven't reached the end of the Greece problem for the moment, and that additional efforts will have to be made, one time for certain, possibly two times."
Japan Q3 BSI business condition large all industry jumped to 12.0 from 5.9 in Q2, the highest since data began in 2004. The Q3 BSI business condition large manufacturing climbed to 15.2 from 5.0 in Q2, the highest since Q3 2009.
The Japan Aug domestic CGPI rose +0.3% m/m and +2.4% y/y, close to expectations of +0.4% m/m and +2.4% y/y, while July was revised upward to +0.6% m/m and +2.3% y/y from the originally reported +0.5% m/m and +2.2% y/y.

U.S. STOCK PREVIEW

The global stock markets are benefiting as the chances recede for a U.S. military attack on Syria with Congressional opposition combined with the new Russian plan for Syria to give up control of its chemical weapons. The focus is shifting to the continuing resolution that is necessary by Oct 1 as House Republican leaders have a plan for getting a continuing resolution through the House, except that Tea Party members of the House are not happy about the plan. The Treasury today will sell $21 billion in 10-year T-notes as this week's $66 billion coupon package continues. There are no major earnings reports today.
Equity conferences during the remainder of this week include the following: Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Mon-Wed, Morgan Stanley Healthcare Conference on Mon-Wed, Vertical Research Partners Industrial Conference on Mon-Wed, Clinical Trial Supply USA on Tue-Wed, Rodman & Renshaw Health Care Conference on Tue-Wed, DA Davidson & Co Engineering & Construction Conference on Tue-Wed, Robert W Baird and Co Health Care Conference on Tue-Wed, KeyBanc Capital Markets Basic Materials & Packaging Conference on Tue-Wed, Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference on Tue-Wed, Deutsche Bank Access Technology Conference on Tue-Wed, RBC Capital Markets Global Industrials Conference on Tue-Wed, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Health Care Conference on Tue-Thu, Biofuels International 2013 Conference on Wed, Credit Suisse Asian Technology Conference on Wed, UBS Global Paper & Forest Products Conference on Thu, UBS Best of Americas Conference on Thu-Fri, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Real Estate Conference on Wed-Fri, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Healthcare Conference on Wed-Thu, Goldman Sachs Global Commodities Conference on Wed-Thu, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference on Wed-Thu, Barclays Capital CEO Energy - Power Conference on Wed-Thu, Barclays CEO Energy Power Conference on Wed-Thu, CL King & Associates Inc Best Ideas Conference on Wed-Thu, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Canada Mining Conference on Thu, and Bloomberg Canadian Fixed Income Conference on Thu.

OVERNIGHT U.S. STOCK MOVERS

Morgan Stanley (MS +2.19%) was upgraded to "Buy" from "Neutral" at UBS.
Procter & Gamble (PG -0.27%) was downgraded to "Neutral" from "Buy" at SunTrust.
Nokia (NOK +2.54%) was upgraded to "Buy" from "Neutral" at BofA/Merrill.
Apple (AAPL -2.28%) was downgraded to "Neutral" from "Buy" at BofA/Merrill and was downgraded to "Neutral" from "Outperform" at Credit Suisse.
Brocade (BRCD -0.13%) said it will cut 300 jobs, consolidate facilities, and take $30 million-$40 million in charges in Q4.
Raytheon (RTN +1.37%) was awarded a $136.25 million government contract for MK15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon System upgrades and conversions, system overhauls and associated hardware.
Bloomberg reported that Verizon (VZ +1.22%) plans to sell between $45 billion-$49 billion of debt to finance its acquisition of Vodafone's (VOD -0.99%) stake in Verizon Wireless.
S&P cuts Argentina's debt rating to CCC+ from B- with a Negative Outlook.
Southeastern Asset reported a 11.9% passive stake in News Corp (NWSA +1.41%) .
International Paper (IP +0.24%) announced a $1.5 billion share repurchase plan and raised its quarterly dividend to 35 cents from 30 cents.
Waddell & Reed reported a 10.1% passive stake in Harman (HAR +0.98%) .
Cohen & Steers reported a 10.47% passive stake in Healthcare Trust (HTA -0.09%) .
Restoration Hardware (RH -0.96%) reported Q2 adjusted EPS of 49 cents, stronger than consensus of 43 cents, and raised guidance on fiscal 2013 EPS view to $1.65-$1.70, better than consensus of $1.48.
Select Equity Group reported a 11.7% passive stake in PBF Energy (PBF +0.09%) .
Oxford Industries (OXM +1.35%) reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.01, better than consensus of 98 cents, but then lowered guidance on fiscal 2013 EPS view to $2.90-$3.05 from $3.00-$3.15, lower than consensus of $3.12.

MARKET COMMENTS

Sep E-mini S&Ps (ESU13 -0.06%) this morning are down -0.25 of a point (-0.01%). The S&P 500 index on Tuesday rose to a 3-1/2 week high and closed higher. Bullish factors included (1) strong Chinese economic data that boosted global economic prospects after China Aug industrial production climbed +10.4% y/y, the most in 17 months, and after China Aug retail sales rose +13.4% y/y, the fastest pace in 8 months, and (2) hopes that a U.S. attack on Syria will be averted with Russia’s proposal for Syria to relinquish control of its chemical weapons and with no assurance of Congressional approval of a U.S. attack in any case. Closes: S&P 500 +0.73%, Dow Jones +0.85%, Nasdaq 100 +0.48%.
Dec 10-year T-notes (ZNZ13 +0.13%) this morning are up +5.5 ticks. Dec 10-year T-note prices on Tuesday closed lower on reduced safe-haven demand as the S&P 500 rallied to a 3-1/2 week high on strong Chinese economic data and speculation that a Russian proposal for Syria to put its chemical weapons under international control will avert a U.S. military strike. Closes: TYZ3 -13.50, FVZ3 -9.25.
The dollar index (DXY00 unch) this morning is unch. EUR/USD (^EURUSD) is down -0.0012 (-0.09%) and USD/JPY (^USDJPY) is down -0.09 (-0.09%). The dollar index on Tuesday closed slightly higher. The dollar rose on expectations that the Fed will taper QE3 at next week’s FOMC meeting along with weakness in the yen after USD/JPY climbed to a 1-1/2 month high after the minutes of the BOJ’s Aug 7-8 policy meeting showed policy board members said BOJ bond purchases were putting downward pressure on yields and that consumer-price expectations had turned positive. Closes: Dollar index +0.016 (+0.02%), EUR/USD +0.00127 (+0.10%), USD/JPY +0.801 (+0.80%).
Oct WTI crude oil (CLV13 -0.09%) this morning is down -8 cents (-0.07%) and Oct gasoline (RBV13 +0.16%) is up +0.0059 (+0.22%). Oct crude oil and gasoline prices on Tuesday closed lower with Oct gasoline at a 1-month low. The main bearish factor for crude prices was the report that Syria will agree to a Russian proposal that Syria puts its chemical weapons stockpiles under international control, which reduces concern of a U.S. military strike on Syria that could cause wider conflict in the Middle East and possibly disrupt oil shipments. Closes: CLV3 -2.13 (-1.94%), RBV3 -0.0655 (-2.34%).

GLOBAL EVENT CALENDAR09/11/2013

US	0700 ET	Weekly MBA mortgage applications, previous +1.3% with purchase sub-index -0.4% and refi sub-index +2.4%.
	1000 ET	July wholesale inventories expected +0.3%, Jun -0.2%. July wholesales trade sales expected +0.5%, Jun +0.4%.
	1030 ET	EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report.
	1300 ET	Treasury auctions $21 billion 10-year T-notes.
GER	0200 ET	Revised German Aug CPI (EU harmonized), previous unch m/m and +1.6% y/y.
UK	0430 ET	UK Aug jobless claims change expected -21,000, July -29,200. Aug claimant count rate expected unch at 4.3%, July 4.3%.
	0430 ET	UK July avg weekly earnings expected +1.3% 3-mo/year-over-year, Jun +2.1% 3-mo/year-over-year. July weekly earnings ex-bonus expected +1.0% 3-mo/year-over-year, Jun +1.1% 3-mo/year-over-year.
	0430 ET	UK July ILO unemployment rate expected 7.8% 3-mo, June 7.8% 3-mo.
JPN	1950 ET	Japan July machine orders expected +2.4% m/m and +7.7% y/y, Jun -2.7% m/m and +4.9% y/y.

U.S. STOCK CALENDAR09/11/2013

Company Name	Ticker	Time	Event Description	Period
SAIC Inc	SAI US	8:30	Investor Day	Y 2013
Apple Inc	AAPL US	10:00	US Court of Appeals Hears Arguments on Apple vs Motorola Mobility
Google Inc	GOOG US	10:00	US Court of Appeals Hears Arguments on Apple vs Motorola Mobility
Mastercard Inc	MA US	10:00	Investment Community Meeting	Y 2013
Legg Mason Inc	LM US	12:30	Investors and Analysts Meeting	Y 2013
United Parcel Service Inc	UPS US		Roadshow - Baltimore	Y 2013