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On November 15th, the European Parliament adopted its position paper on amendments to the European Climate Law on the 13th, supporting the addition of a legally binding 2040 mid-term climate target to the existing EU climate law. The position paper requires the EU to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% from 1990 levels by 2040, while also supporting the European Commissions proposal to introduce flexibility in achieving the target. The European Parliament stated its support for member states to offset emissions reductions of up to 5% of their 1990 emissions by purchasing international carbon credits from other partner countries starting in 2036. The European Parliament also advocated for incorporating permanent carbon removal into the EU Emissions Trading System, in addition to existing reduction methods, to offset some emissions that are difficult to reduce.On November 15, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution on November 14 extending sanctions against Yemen for another year until December 15, 2026, and requesting a panel of experts to continue monitoring and submit reports. The resolution condemned the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and other waters, reaffirmed the arms embargo, and emphasized the need to resolve the conflict through a political process.Leapmotor: Cumulative sales this year have exceeded 500,000 units, achieving the 2025 sales target ahead of schedule.On November 15th, according to the Financial Times, Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffetts company, disclosed a $4.3 billion holding in Alphabet while reducing its Apple stake, making it the tenth largest holding in its portfolio. This may be one of the last new stock positions Berkshire adds before Buffetts retirement at the end of this year. This move deviates somewhat from Buffetts philosophy of buying and holding value stocks rather than high-growth companies for the long term. Meanwhile, Buffett sold approximately $11 billion worth of Apple stock in the third quarter. Besides Apple and now Alphabet, Berkshire Hathaways largest stock holdings do not include investments in large technology companies. Its other largest positions include American Express, Bank of America, and Coca-Cola, which remained largely unchanged in the third quarter.Conflict Situation: 1. Russia – ① Russian officials stated that a Ukrainian drone attack damaged apartment buildings and oil depots in the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. ② Russian Ministry of Defense: Air defense forces shot down or intercepted 216 Ukrainian drones overnight. 66 drones were shot down in the Krasnodar region of southern Russia. ③ Russian Federal Security Service: A Ukrainian plot to assassinate a senior Russian government official was foiled while the official was visiting a cemetery in Moscow. ④ Governor of Volgograd Oblast: Air defense systems repelled a nighttime drone attack targeting energy infrastructure. ⑤ Sources: Oil exports from the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk have been suspended following the drone attack. ⑥ Russian Ministry of Defense: Russian forces conducted large-scale strikes against Ukrainian military and energy facilities. ⑦ Russian Ministry of Defense: Russian forces continued to attack besieged Ukrainian troops in the Krasnodar region. Russian forces successfully repelled seven Ukrainian attempts to relieve besieged troops from the northwest of Krasnodar. Russian forces also completed the clearing of Ukrainian personnel from the Rog settlement east of Krasnodar. 2. Ukraine – ① Numerous explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, with the mayor claiming a large-scale Russian attack. ② The mayor of Kyiv stated that the Russian attack injured 11 people. ③ The Ukrainian Ministry of Energy reported that Russia attacked energy facilities last night, causing power outages in parts of Kyiv, Odessa, and Donetsk. ④ The attack on Kyiv has resulted in 6 deaths. ⑤ Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Novorossiysk, a key Black Sea port handling oil cargo from Russia and Kazakhstan. ⑥ The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russian forces launched 64 attacks in multiple locations in the Pokrovsk direction, of which Ukrainian forces repelled 41; the remaining battles are ongoing. Other developments: 1. Denmark delivered €830 million in military aid to Ukraine. 2. German Chancellor Merz stated that the EU is preparing new sanctions against Russia. 3. Russia consulted with the International Atomic Energy Agency regarding the power supply security of the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant. 4. Two industry sources said that the Saratov oil refinery in Russia halted oil processing on November 11 following the drone attack. 5. The deputy head of the Ukrainian military intelligence service stated that the number of artillery shells North Korea supplied to Russia in 2025 has decreased by about half compared to 2024. 6. The deputy head of the Ukrainian military intelligence service stated that Russia plans to produce approximately 500 new glide bombs with a range of 200 kilometers this year and is working to extend the range to 400 kilometers.

US open: Stocks Head Lower, Twitter, Big Tech in Focus

Cory Russell

Apr 27, 2022 10:53

The Headlines on Twitter

Following a strong finish in the previous session and ahead of the commencement of large tech results, US markets are expected to start lower. Inflation has been a major subject this earnings season, and investors will be watching for clues about the impact of inflation on consumer spending when the numbers come in.


The statistics from the United States showed that durable goods rose 0.8 percent in March, up from 1.7 percent in February, but still falling short of the 1 percent expectation.

 

Looking forward Consumer confidence in the United States is predicted to improve to 108.00 from a 10-month low later this afternoon. This would be the first time in four months that it has improved, despite rising prices. Interestingly, despite a drop in consumer confidence, Americans have continued to spend, with retail sales remaining largely stable.

In TheBusiness World:

Twitter is up 0.2 percent in premarket trading as investors digest the news that Elon Musk has purchased the social media company after the board approved a $44 billion deal to take it private.


Elon Musk has already stated that he may not seek to monetize Twitter; instead, his goal is to make it a more transparent and fair platform for free speech.

 

In the next months, profits will pick up a notch, with large tech earnings taking center stage. Earnings growth is likely to slow in general. However, Microsoft is expected to disclose record earnings after the market closes today. Despite this, the stock has underperformed.

 

After the closing, Alphabet is also expected to report. On revenue of $68.13 billion, EPS of $25.63 is expected.

Where Does the S&P500 Go From Here?

The S&P500 hit resistance at the 100 sma at 4510, then dropped below the 50 sma, finding support at 4200. While trading out of oversold territory, the RSI is below 50, suggesting potential decline. 


A break below 4210/4200 could open the door to 4140 if the index breaks below it. Meanwhile, the extended lower wick on the candle to 4200 could stimulate buyers, implying that the price did not find much acceptance at these lower levels, therefore propelling the price higher. Buyers are attempting to break through resistance at 4280, with a move above exposing the 50 sma at 4400.

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