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With the United States on the upswing from the Covid-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve is expected to weigh in next week on whether the economy is healthy enough to begin withdrawing stimulus measures credited with aiding the revival.

But the two-day meeting of the central bank's policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) beginning Tuesday ultimately may be a static event, like many others in recent months.

Analysts do not expect the Fed to immediately begin the much-expected slowing of its massive bond purchases, and while the committee will release updated economic forecasts, few big changes are expected from previous estimates released three months ago.

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The FOMC "likes to prepare markets for any major change," said Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM US.

When he addresses the press after the meeting, Fed Chair Jerome Powell "may choose the opportunity to signal that the tapering is coming, which would likely be a November announcement with a December start," the economist said.

The Fed took several emergency measures starting in March 2020, acting quickly as the pandemic caused the world's largest economy to collapse.

In addition to slashing the benchmark lending rate to zero, the Fed began buying massive quantities of bonds and other securities to ease lending conditions and ensure the financial system would not seize up.

Powell has said the bank could begin drawing back on those purchases by the end of the year, but experts expect them to take their time.

"I think the tapering train left the station last meeting already," said Roberto Perli, founding partner and head of global policy research at Cornerstone Macro, who also expects the bank to begin slowing its purchases in the last two months of the year.

Source: https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/fed-chair-powell-mixed/2021/09/19/id/1037013/

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The stock market showed overall weakness on Friday as quadruple-digit witching and September options expired with slightly disappointing economic news also weighing on sentiment. Specifically, the consumer sentiment reading checked in at 71 in the preliminary September print and a little shy of estimates.

The broader market joined the blue-chips in closing below its 50-day moving average while the small-caps eeked out a weekly win after bucking the trend. Meanwhile, volatility spiked back above a key level of resistance to keep the September slide in play.

The Nasdaq finished at 15,043 (-0.9%) with the session low reaching 14,998. Current and upper support at 15,150-15,000 failed to hold. A move below the latter would suggest a retest towards 14,900-14,750 and the 50-day moving average.

The S&P 500 tagged an afternoon low of 4,457 while closing at 4,458 (-0.9%). Upper support at 4,450-4,425 failed to hold on the close below the 50-day moving average. A move below the latter opens up downside risk towards 4,400-4,375.

The Dow tagged a low of 34,519 before ending at 34,584 (-0.5%). Near-term and upper support at 34,750-34,500 failed to hold. A close below the latter would signal ongoing weakness towards 34,250-34,000.

The Russell 2000 settled at 2,236 (+0.2%) with the opening peak reaching 2,240. Lower resistance at 2,250-2,275 was challenged but easily held. A pop above the latter would indicate strength towards 2,300-2,325. 

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ANALYST UPGRADES/DOWNGRADES

Accolade (ACCD) upgraded to Outperform from Neutral at Baird
DTE Energy (DTE) upgraded to Outperform from In Line at Evercore ISI
ZoomInfo (ZI) upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Barclays

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Jefferies
Take-Two (TTWO) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at BMO Capital
Wynn Resorts (WYNN) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Argus

MONDAY'S EARNINGS ANNOUNCEMENTS 
Before the open: Cognyte (CGNT)

After the close: EryTech Pharma (ERYP), Great Elm Group (GEG), Inventiva (IVA), Lennar (LEN), Red Cat Holdings (RCAT)

MONDAY'S ECONOMIC NEWS
NAHB Housing Market Index - 10:00am

METALS/ OIL
Gold closed at $1,751.40 an ounce, down $5.30
Silver settled at $22.34  an ounce, down $0.45
Copper finished at $4.25 a pound, down $0.03
Crude Oil was at $71.96 a barrel,  down $0.55
Bitcoin Investment Trust (GBTC) ended at $37.70 down $0.30

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Wall Street rebounded on Wednesday despite a choppy open as mildly positive factory data fueled sentiment. Specifically, industrial production increased 0.4% in August, slightly beating estimates. Additionally, capacity utilization rose to 76.4% from 76.2% while manufacturing edged up 0.2%.
 
The gains helped push the major indexes back into positive territory for the week. Meanwhile, volatility settled lower after holding a key level of resistance for the second-straight session.
 
The Russell 2000 tested a high of 2,236 while ending at 2,234 (+1.1%). Lower resistance at 2,225-2,250 and the 50-day moving average were recovered. A close above the latter would be a bullish development for another run towards 2,275-2,300. Below is a chart of the IWM.
            

The S&P 500 closed at 4,480 (+0.9%) with the afternoon peak kissing 4,486. Current and lower resistance at 4,475-4,500 was cleared and held. A move above the latter would signal a possible trip towards 4,525-4,550 with the beginning of the month all-time high at 4,545.
              
The Nasdaq tagged a high of 15,174 after briefly falling below the 15,000 level before finishing at 15,161 (+0.8%). Near-term and lower resistance at 15,100-15,250 was reclaimed. A close above the latter keeps upside towards 15,350-15,400 in play with the recent record peak at 15,403.
              
The Dow tapped an intraday high of 34,880 while settling at 34,814 (+0.7%). Lower resistance at 34,750-35,000 was cleared and held. A close above the latter and the 50-day moving average would suggest a near-term bottom with further strength towards 35,250-35,500.

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Alcoa (AA) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Argus
Bio-Techne (TECH) upgraded to Overweight from Sector Weight at KeyBanc
Sea Limited (SE) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Stifel

Evergy (EVRG) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at BofA
Itamar Medical (ITMR) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Ladenburg
Kansas City Southern (KSU) downgraded to Peer Perform from Outperform at Wolfe Research

THURSDAY'S EARNINGS ANNOUNCEMENTS 
Before the open: None

After the close: None

THURSDAY'S ECONOMIC NEWS
Jobless Claims - 8:30am
Retail Sales - 8:30am
Philadelphia Fed Business Outlook Survey - 8:30am
Business Inventories -
10:00am

METALS/ OIL
Gold closed at $1,794.80 an ounce, down $12.30
Silver settled at $23.80  an ounce, down $0.09
Copper finished at $4.41 a pound, up $0.09
Crude Oil was at $72.64 a barrel,  up $1.87
Bitcoin Investment Trust (GBTC) ended at $38.81 up $1.99

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Keep an eye on Crocs (CROX).

After running from a low of $20 to $149, the stock continues to trend higher.  

From here, CROX could potentially see $160 after announcing it expects to have “$500M of shares in 2021 by the end of the fiscal third quarter. In addition, the company announced it will enter into a new Accelerated Share Repurchase plan that will conclude by the end of 2021.

Earlier this month, the board of directors approved an increase to the company’s repurchase authorization such that $1.05B will remain available for future common stock repurchases after the announced ASR is completed,” as reported by The Fly.

Better, the company is targeting $5 billion in sales by 2026, and just reiterated 60% to 65% sales growth for full-year 2021.

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Microsoft Corp on Tuesday said it will conduct an up to $60 billion share buyback program, raise its quarterly dividend by 11%, and appoint company President Brad Smith as vice chair.

Microsoft said the buyback program has no expiration date and may be terminated at any time, and that it would pay a dividend of $0.62 per share - 6 cents over the previous quarter.

The U.S. technology giant also called the vice chair position an updated executive role for Smith, who currently leads a team of over 1,500 staff in 54 countries, according to his biography on Microsoft's website.

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Smith joined Microsoft in 1993 from law firm Covington & Burling to run corporate and legal affairs operations in Europe. He became general counsel in 2002 and, over the next decade, handled the resolution of antitrust cases, the biography showed.

Smith will continue to report to Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella, Microsoft said.

Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-announces-share-buyback-program-224851975.html

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Wall Street rebounded on Wednesday despite a choppy open as mildly positive factory data fueled sentiment. Specifically, industrial production increased 0.4% in August, slightly beating estimates. Additionally, capacity utilization rose to 76.4% from 76.2% while manufacturing edged up 0.2%.

The gains helped push the major indexes back into positive territory for the week. Meanwhile, volatility settled lower after holding a key level of resistance for the second-straight session.

The Russell 2000 tested a high of 2,236 while ending at 2,234 (+1.1%). Lower resistance at 2,225-2,250 and the 50-day moving average were recovered. A close above the latter would be a bullish development for another run towards 2,275-2,300. Below is a chart of the IWM.

The S&P 500 closed at 4,480 (+0.9%) with the afternoon peak kissing 4,486. Current and lower resistance at 4,475-4,500 was cleared and held. A move above the latter would signal a possible trip towards 4,525-4,550 with the beginning of the month all-time high at 4,545.

The Nasdaq tagged a high of 15,174 after briefly falling below the 15,000 level before finishing at 15,161 (+0.8%). Near-term and lower resistance at 15,100-15,250 was reclaimed. A close above the latter keeps upside towards 15,350-15,400 in play with the recent record peak at 15,403.

The Dow tapped an intraday high of 34,880 while settling at 34,814 (+0.7%). Lower resistance at 34,750-35,000 was cleared and held. A close above the latter and the 50-day moving average would suggest a near-term bottom with further strength towards 35,250-35,500.

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ANALYST UPGRADES/DOWNGRADES

Alcoa (AA) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Argus
Bio-Techne (TECH) upgraded to Overweight from Sector Weight at KeyBanc
Sea Limited (SE) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Stifel

Evergy (EVRG) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at BofA
Itamar Medical (ITMR) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Ladenburg
Kansas City Southern (KSU) downgraded to Peer Perform from Outperform at Wolfe Research

THURSDAY'S EARNINGS ANNOUNCEMENTS 
Before the open: ​None

After the close: None

THURSDAY'S ECONOMIC NEWS
Jobless Claims - 8:30am
Retail Sales - 8:30am
Philadelphia Fed Business Outlook Survey - 8:30am
Business Inventories -10:00am

METALS/ OIL
Gold closed at $1,794.80 an ounce, down $12.30
Silver settled at $23.80  an ounce,  down $0.09
Copper finished at $4.41 a pound, up $0.09
Crude Oil was at $72.64 a barrel,  up $1.87
Bitcoin Investment Trust (GBTC) ended at $38.81  up $1.99

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The stock market rebounded on Monday, with the broader market, the small-caps, and the blue-chips rising to end five-session losing streaks while Tech lagged after falling for the fourth-straight outing. Bullishness on the likely passage of a $3.5 trillion budget package helped sentiment, despite an expected proposal to raise the corporate tax rate to 26.5% from 21%.

Energy was the strongest sector after surging nearly 3% while Healthcare was the weakest after falling 0.6%. Meanwhile, volatility settled back below a key level of support despite kissing an intraday monthly high to remain in an overall four-month trading range.

The Dow closed at 34,869 (+0.8%) with the morning peak reaching 34,939. Fresh and lower resistance at 34,750-35,000 was cleared and held. A close above the latter and the 50-day moving average would indicate a possible near-term bottom with additional upside towards 35,250-35,500.
             
The Russell 2000 tested a midday high of 2,244 before ending at 2,240 (+0.6%). New and lower resistance at 2,250-2,275 was challenged but held on the close back above the 50-day moving average. A pop above the latter would suggest another run towards the 2,300 area. Below is a chart of the IWM.
             
The S&P 500 finished at 4,468 (+0.2%) after tagging a high of 4,492. Prior and lower resistance at 4,475-4,500 was breached but held. A move above the latter would indicate additional strength towards 4,525-4,550 with this month’s all-time peak at 4,545.
            
The Nasdaq settled at 15,105 (-0.1%) with the intraday low hitting 15,030. Key support at 15,000 was approached but held. A drop below this level would signal additional weakness towards 14,850-14,700 and the 50-day moving average.

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ANALYST UPGRADES/DOWNGRADES

CareMax (CMAX) upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at Piper Sandler
Dell Technologies (DELL) upgraded to Conviction Buy from Buy at Goldman Sachs
MGM Resorts (MGM) upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at Bernstein

Crowdstrike (CRWD) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Goldman Sachs
General Mills (GIS) downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at Credit Suisse
Nike (NKE) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at BTIG

TUESDAY'S EARNINGS ANNOUNCEMENTS 
Before the open: AstroNova (ALOT), Core & Main (CNM), FuelCell Energy (FCEL), MYT Netherlands Parent (MYTE)

After the close: Aspen Group (ASPU), Davids Tea (DTEA), European Wax Center (EWCZ), High Tide (HITI), Ibex (IBEX), Kaspien Holdings (KSPN), SkillSoft (SKIL)

TUESDAY'S ECONOMIC NEWS
NFIB Small Business Optimism Index - 6:00am
Consumer Price Index - 8:30am

METALS/ OIL
Gold closed at $1,794.40 an ounce, up $2.30
Silver settled at $23.80  an ounce, down $0.10
Copper finished at $4.37 a pound, down $0.08
Crude Oil was at $70.67 a barrel,  up $0.96
Bitcoin Investment Trust (GBTC) ended at $35.73 down $1.07

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With uranium prices on the move, stocks like DNN could push even higher.  At the moment, investors are betting that nuclear power could be a part of the move away from fossil fuels. Also, the world is running into a supply-demand issue.  For 2021, with a lack of new uranium mines, supply could fall 15% by 2025, and by as much as 50% by 2030, as demand rises. 

In addition, according to the Financial Times, “The Sprott Physical Uranium Trust has snapped up about 6m pounds of physical uranium, worth about $240m, since launching on July 19, helping to push uranium prices to more than $40 per pound, up from $30 at the start of the year. Global mine supply is expected to be about 125m pounds in 2021.”

Also, China has plans to increase its nuclear power capacity over the next few years.

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