Back to top

View the PFP Archive

Plus 5 New Strong Buys for Today
Kevin Matras   
Profit from the Pros
By Kevin Matras
Executive Vice President
Zacks Investment Research
  

Stocks Close Lower Ahead Of Today's FOMC Announcement

Stocks closed lower yesterday. But the lion's share of Monday's spectacular rebound from their correction lows remains intact.

There was bound to be some retracing yesterday. And there was.

Stocks looked oversold heading into Monday. Even more so intraday. And they still do after yesterday.

The Dow and the S&P, after touching into 'correction' territory briefly on Monday, remain in 'pullback' territory with a decline from their highs of -7.18% and -9.59% respectively. The Nasdaq remains in correction territory with a decline of -16.5%. (For the record, the small-cap Russell 2000 index is currently down -18.5% from their highs, which also puts them in correction territory.)

Position squaring ahead of today's FOMC Announcement ruled the day.

But as I wrote yesterday, I don't know what all of the angst is about. The Fed has already said they expect to unwind their bond-buying by mid-March rather than June. So we already know that. And they've suggested they could raise rates 3-4 times this year, and won't likely begin until after they're done with QE. So we already know that too.

We'll get the FOMC Meeting Announcement this afternoon at 2:00 PM ET, followed by the Fed Chair Press Conference at 2:30.

In other news, yesterday's Redbook report showed same store retail sales up 15.6% y/y vs. last week's pace of 15.2%.

The Case-Shiller Home Price Index rose 1.2% vs. last month's upwardly revised 1.0% and views for 1.0% as well.

The Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index missed expectations with a print of 8 vs. the consensus for 14.

But Consumer Confidence beat expectations with a reading of 113.8 vs. estimates for 111.9.

In addition to the FOMC Announcement today, we'll get a slate of other reports including MBA Mortgage Applications, New Home Sales, Retail and Wholesale Inventories, the Survey of Business Uncertainty, and the State Street Investor Confidence Index.

But the Fed is the main event.

So get ready because today could be a busy day.

See you tomorrow,

Kevin Matras

Executive Vice President, Zacks Investment Research

Sponsor

NEW: Top 11 Stocks to Buy for 2022

He found Apple at $1.49... Oracle at $0.51... Amazon at $46.

Marketwatch called him "The Advisor Who Recommended Google Before Anyone Else."

Now, investing legend Louis Navellier is revealing his Top 11 Stocks to Buy for 2022.

Click here to download your free copy.

Most Popular Articles from Zacks.com

Image: Bigstock

5 Buy-Ranked Stocks Likely to Beat on Earnings This Week

Each of these stocks has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or #2 (Buy) and a positive Zacks Earnings ESP. Read More »

Image: Bigstock

Top 5 S&P 500 Stocks Poised to Beat on Q4 Earnings Next Week

Investors should take note of these stocks in this week's earnings lineup. Read More »

Image: Bigstock

FDA Limits Use of Regeneron & Lilly's COVID Antibody Cocktails

The FDA's decision to limit use of these cocktail drugs was based on data which showed that these treatment options are highly unlikely to be effective against the current Omicron variant. Read More »

Image: Bigstock

Top Stock Picks for Week of January 24, 2022

We highlight a dominant warehouse retailer and a top semiconductor manufacturer. Read More »

Image: Bigstock

S&P 500 Corrects Ahead Of Fed Meeting: Let's Check The Technicals

It's been a crazy start to what is expected to be the most pivotal week of Q1 market action. Read More »

Sponsor

Notification of Release: 5 Stocks Set to Double

Five Zacks' experts have each revealed their single favorite stock with the best chance to gain +100% and more in the months ahead. Previous editions of this Special Report have racked up gains of +143.0%, +175.9%, +498.3%, and even +673%.

Today, you are invited to download the just-released report that names new stocks and spotlights why their gain potential is so exceptional.

See Stocks Now >>

Image: Bigstock

Bull of the Day: Taiwan Semi (TSM)

TSM represents the best parts of the semiconductor industry as its supports the fabrication of virtually all leading-edge chip innovators. Read More »

New Zacks Strong Buys for January 26th

Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today. Read More »

 

Download our app for convenient on-the-go access to even more—daily and weekly newsletters published by Zacks experts, proprietary research and tools, and Portfolio Tracker on Zacks.com.

Download our Zacks App for Apple iOS
Download our Zacks App for Android

Visit Success Stories to hear how Zacks research, tools and portfolios help our members outperform the market.