US stock futures are holding steady this Friday, following a notable session on Thursday where both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite closed higher. A major driver behind this market movement was Tesla’s standout performance, with the electric vehicle giant’s stock soaring by 21.9% after an upbeat earnings report and strong forward guidance. This remarkable jump added over $140 billion to Tesla’s market cap, fueling optimism among investors.
Tesla’s boost came at a time when the 10-year US Treasury yield pulled back from its recent three-month high. This decline in yield helped lift overall market sentiment, as analysts from ING noted: “US yields were probably due an adjustment lower after the recent Treasury selloff.” A drop in yields generally makes equities more appealing, which played a role in the market’s positive momentum.
Earnings Parade Continues with Key Reports
As earnings season rolls on, traders are closely monitoring results to gauge whether high stock valuations are justified. On Friday, several big names are set to report, including consumer staples giant Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE
) and automotive retailer AutoNation (NYSE
). Newell Brands, owner of Yankee Candle and Rubbermaid, is also on deck, giving investors a glimpse into the state of consumer spending.
Thursday’s after-hours session saw a flurry of activity with notable earnings beats. Footwear companies Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE
) and Skechers (NYSE
) both posted solid numbers, while financial heavyweight Capital One (NYSE
) exceeded income expectations and revealed a decrease in provisions—a positive sign for the financial sector.
Tapestry’s Blocked Acquisition of Capri – A Blow to Luxury M&A
In a high-profile antitrust case, a US judge blocked the $8.5 billion merger between luxury brands Tapestry and Capri. This ruling is a significant victory for federal regulators, who argued that the merger would reduce competition and lead to higher prices in the accessible-luxury market. Following the decision, shares of Capri, owner of Versace, tumbled by over 50% in after-hours trading, while Tapestry, the parent of Coach, saw a 12% rise.
The ruling reflects the aggressive antitrust stance taken by the current FTC and Department of Justice, highlighting the regulatory headwinds that companies face in the M&A space. Analysts at Vital Knowledge pointed out that this decision “underscores the huge regulatory pressures facing Corporate America when it comes to M&A with the aggressive antitrust policies at the current FTC/Department of Justice.”
Mercedes-Benz Faces Profit Slide Amid Market Challenges
German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz reported a steep decline in third-quarter income, pointing to “challenging times.” A combination of falling electric vehicle sales and weak demand in China contributed to the more than 50% drop in profits. This slowdown comes as the global EV market faces headwinds, with competition intensifying and Chinese demand weakening—factors that may signal broader challenges for the automotive sector.
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