[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] Stock indexes slid 1% today with bonds closing weaker, down at 2023 lows as interest rates traded up to highs in 2023. In tonight’s mid-month update, we pinpoint these developments, highlight which stocks are leading the market (one major name) but also focus on which stocks and sectors are lagging it, and then discuss the key stocks reporting earnings this key week.

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] We had a surprise 15% gain in Eli Lilly (LLY) on earnings today and we’re gearing up for Disney’s (DIS) earnings tomorrow. In tonight’s video, we highlight these plays and other leading/lagging stocks to keep an eye on this week and next. Finally, we’re also closely watching surprise economic data and headlines – from around the world – including inflation data later this week. Be prepared!

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] Last week had the potential to be a major market mover with all the earnings and Fed and inflation data each day, but the week ended only slight higher. While we have fewer big earnings reporting this week, we do have two of the biggest and we also have the big Monthly Jobs Report on Friday. In tonight’s video, we focus on trades and ideas in ‘sideways stocks’ that are flat with the market, rather than the more exciting trending popular names to try to find trades others may be missing – don’t miss these opportunities!

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] We’re not even halfway through one of the most active earnings and economic news weeks in 2023. Today’s session saw more upward drift in equities especially key tech names as we have Microsoft (MSFT), Google (GOOGL) and others reporting today, Meta (META) and others Wednesday, and Amazon (AMZN) with Intel (INTC) Thursday. Beyond key earnings, we have Wednesday as a Fed Day and more inflation data Friday – be careful and trade prepared.

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] AI stocks continue lighting up the market with surprise news from Microsoft (MSFT) almost single-handedly saving the tech sector (XLK) and the NASDAQ. Otherwise, it may not be as bullish in other areas of the market beyond the key tech stocks that drive the tech sector higher. In tonight’s video, we cover the financial stocks and then big names Netflix (NFLX) and Tesla (TSLA) which report earnings – and could easily move markets – tomorrow after the close.

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] Will CPI Consumer Price Index – a key measure of where inflation is trending – surprise us tomorrow? In tonight’s video, we pinpoint the “higher than expected” along with the “lower than expected” plan and how that could affect the market trading Wednesday and beyond, along with the odds of the next Federal Reserve interest rate decision. We pinpoint where sectors are midway through 2023 and how we’re viewing these sectors.

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] We had a hint of potential surprise with the monthly Non-Farm Payrolls report released each first Friday of the month. Although usually a non-event, the ADP jobs report surprise – twice the number of jobs added as expected – was a major event and sent the bond market falling to downside price targets as yields rallied to the key 4.0% level in the 10-Year Treasury Note. Stocks slid lower as well as we’re adjusting to stronger than expected jobs numbers and any additional surprises ahead with the big monthly Jobs Report tomorrow. In tonight’s video, we also update all the nine major market sectors and how they’re holding up – or not – halfway through 2023.

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] Today saw the stock market rally over 1%, snapping last week’s series of down days with a bounce play intraday. However, some of the strongest stocks in today’s session surprised traders with resilient relative strength in surprising sectors. In tonight’s video, we’ll pinpoint these unusually strong stocks that continue to get stronger amid a mixed market in motion.

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] We’re just past the middle of June and – so far – it’s a quiet week in the market with expected news and earnings. That could of course change but until then, we make note of FedEx (FDX) falling after-hours in earnings, Chair Powell this week on any surprises from the Federal Reserve, and we view some interesting, unexpected stocks making new 52 week highs and remaining strong through heavy headwinds in 2023.

[video_player type=”embed” style=”1″ dimensions=”640×360″ width=”640″ height=”360″ align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ ipad_color=”black”][/video_player] We had cooler inflation data in this morning’s CPI report, setting the stage for a pause or “no change!” in the Fed Funds Rate at tomorrow’s meeting. But what will Powell say about the future of inflation and whether there will be a rate hike in July? That’ll set the stage for the next month and beyond – get your key updates and trending stock scan in tonight’s Theo video.