Thursday saw a shift in the market as the S & P 500 and Nasdaq pulled back from their previous record highs. This was triggered by a lower-than-expected inflation report, causing investors to move out of Big Tech stocks and towards smaller-cap names. The consumer price index (CPI) for June dropped to its lowest levels since 2021, signaling a potential decrease in interest rates by the Federal Reserve in the near future. This led to Club holdings like Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft taking a hit.
On the flip side, shares of Morgan Stanley, Stanley Black & Decker, and Best Buy surged on Thursday. Morgan Stanley is expected to benefit from lower borrowing costs, easing the pressure on its wealth management margins. Stanley Black & Decker, a toolmaker, could see increased demand in a more active housing market with lower rates. Similarly, Best Buy is likely to experience a boost in sales with an uptick in consumer spending on PCs and electronics.
As the banking sector’s quarterly earnings season approaches, all eyes are on Wells Fargo, which is set to kick things off. The Club is particularly interested in any changes to management’s net interest income (NII) guidance. With the firm previously forecasting a decline, investors are hopeful that the estimates were conservative to manage expectations. Despite this uncertainty, Wells Fargo’s stock managed to climb 0.8% on Thursday.
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