US STOCKS: Late Equities Roundup: Steady/Mixed Dow Off Friday Record Highs
Aug-25 18:43
Stocks held near steady in SPX eminis to mixed in late Monday trade, the DJIA underperforming as markets (rates, currency and equities) unwound a portion of Friday's post-Chair Powell related rally.
After climbing to new record high last Friday (45,757.84), the DJIA trades currently down 281.62 points (-0.62%) at 45350.5, S&P E-Minis down 12.5 points (-0.19%) at 6470.75, Nasdaq up 21.1 points (0.1%) at 21518.51.
Health Care and Consumer Staples sectors underperformed in late trade, Pharmaceutical stocks weighed on the Health Care sector: Dexcom -6.37%, Moderna -4.90%, Align Technology -3.04%, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals -2.74% and Pfizer -2.61%. Highlight laggers in the staples sector included: Keurig Dr Pepper -10.03%, Estee Lauder Cos -2.85%, Constellation Brands -2.11% and Molson Coors Beverage -2.08%.
On the positive side, tech stocks continued to lead gainers in late trade: Western Digital +3.51%, Seagate Technology Holdings +3.22%, NVIDIA and Super Micro Computer both +1.89% (Nvidia reports after Wednesday's close). Meanwhile, Interactive media and entertainment shares were buoyed Communication Services: Netflix +1.71%, Alphabet +1.54%, Take-Two Interactive Software +1.40% and Electronic Arts +0.70%.
LOOK AHEAD: Tuesday Data Calendar: Fed Speak, Durables/Cap Goods, 2Y Note Sale
Aug-25 17:56
US Data/Speaker Calendar (prior, estimate)
08/26 0830 Richmond Fed Barkin expected to repeat speech on economy from Aug 12, will take audience Q&A).
08/26 0830 Philadelphia Fed Non-Mfg Activity (-10.3, --)