Market MakeHer Podcast

61. Stock Market MakeHER Update: (11.04.24 AI Series)

Nov 4, 2024
This week, the hosts explore a unique AI-driven approach to stock market updates. They discuss the S&P 500's impressive fifth consecutive quarter of growth, despite fewer companies beating earnings estimates. The uncertainty surrounding the upcoming election is causing businesses to hesitate on major decisions. Analysts remain hopeful for earnings growth through 2025, while investors await a potential Fed rate cut. Amazon's optimistic holiday forecast contrasts sharply with Apple's subdued outlook, highlighting the importance of company guidance in today’s market.
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INSIGHT

Market Growth With Subtle Cracks

  • The S&P 500 posted its fifth straight quarter of growth but fewer companies beat earnings estimates than usual.
  • A forward P/E of 21.3 and rising negative guidance suggest the market may be somewhat stretched.
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Jobs Missed But Unemployment Stable

  • October's payrolls added only 12,000 jobs versus an expected 113,000, highlighting a major miss.
  • Hurricanes, strikes, and downward revisions complicated the headline, so the unemployment rate still held at 4.1%.
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Markets Expect An Imminent Rate Cut

  • Markets price in a 98% chance the Fed will cut rates by 0.25%, despite weak jobs data.
  • Falling Treasury yields reinforce expectations that the Fed faces a delicate balance between growth and inflation.
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