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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Moderna, Lonza Group, BMW, NXP Semiconductors and IDEXX Laboratories
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – November 17, 2020 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Moderna, Inc. (MRNA - Free Report) , Lonza Group Ltd (LZAGY - Free Report) , Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BAMXF - Free Report) , NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI - Free Report) and IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (IDXX - Free Report) .
Here are highlights from Monday’s Analyst Blog:
Vaccine Data Propels Stocks: Global Week Ahead
In the Global Week Ahead, it looks like still more positive COVID-19 vaccine news will propel markets.
Zacks #3 Rank (Hold)-rated Moderna shares rose from around $89 last Friday to trade at $102 a share (+15%) before the market opened on Monday.
On top of that, shares in Switzerland’s Zacks #2 Rank (Buy)-rated Lonza Group— which has a strategic deal with Moderna — added around $1 in the pre-market (+1.5%).
Moderna said in a Phase 3 trial, which enrolled 30K patients, its vaccine demonstrated 94.5% efficacy. The trial included “many high-risk or elderly” people.
Furthermore, their vaccine can be stored a temperatures a commercial freezer can likely supply, easing distribution concerns.
The Financial Times wrote that the vaccine could be shipped and stored for up to six months at minus 20 Celsius. And then remain stable once thawed for 30 days, if refrigerated at between 2 Celsius and 8 Celsius.
The USA, Canada and Japan have pre-booked orders, while the E.U. is negotiating a supply deal.
In response to the news, DJIA futures were up 400 points (+1.4%). S&P 500 futures lifted +1.4% and Nasdaq futures were up only +1.0%.
That’s what we have seen tactically from stock traders: Sell the growth tech stocks for a handsome profit, and rotate to ‘mobility’ stocks.
Next are Reuters’ five world market themes, reordered for equity traders.
(1) Back to Discussing Recovery Alphabet Soup (V, U, W)
The world economic outlook is suddenly a little bit brighter after upbeat news on the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Hopes of a strong “V” or even a “U”-shaped recovery faded after a second wave of infections forced major economies to lock down again, setting them up for a double-dip “W” growth path.
Upcoming readings on Chinese and U.S. industrial output will show whether a speedy economic rebound is still possible.
But even if a vaccine rollout happens sooner than expected, pandemic damage won’t be easily undone. W, V, or whatever the shape of recovery, central bank stimulus will stay in place.
(2) Where Do U.S. Treasury Rates Go from Here?
After months of slumber, U.S. Treasury yields have sprung to life, and Wednesday’s record-sized auction may show which way they might head.
Pfizer’s encouraging update on its COVID-19 vaccine sent 10-year borrowing costs to the highest since March and drove the yield curve to its steepest in more than two years. Those moves have since been offset by the resurgent coronavirus and doubts the Federal Reserve will permit yields to rise too far.
Demand at the Treasury’s Nov 12th sale of $27 billion in 30-year bonds was below this year’s average. Unexceptional results at the upcoming $27 billion in 20-year bonds could become another factor pushing yields higher.
(3) Will We See a Mainland China Debt Default Wave?
Bubbling fears of debt defaults in the Chinese public sector are tempering some of the euphoria felt towards Chinese markets after the U.S. election.
With debt running at three times annual GDP, this market is prone to letting off steam.
This time, as monetary reins tighten and the pandemic impact starts to show, companies such as property developer Evergrande and BMW’s state-backed parent Huachen Automotive Group are in the crosshairs.
China's new 'three red lines' indebtedness rules may to a degree help alleviate solvency concerns. But the latest jitters and the extent of government support may give pause to investors thronging to the world's second-biggest bond market.
(4) European Earnings for Q3 Look Dismal, Relative to U.S. Earnings
The summertime easing of lockdown restrictions allowed a chunk of European and U.S. companies to post better-than-expected Q3 earnings, but U.S. hegemony remains in place.
European companies are expected to report a -23.8% year-on-year decline in Q3 earnings, compared to -50.8% tumble in Q2, according to Refinitiv I/B/E/S data.
But the U.S. Q3 profit drop is expected at just -7.8%.
That’s because of the larger European exposure to cyclical sectors such as travel or luxury or banks, which are more closely tied to the state of the economy.
The upside is that a credible vaccine could help Europe Inc. roar ahead. Indeed, recent vaccine news induced investors to up forecasts for Europe to 30% for the first 2021 quarter — double the S&P 500's rate.
(5) Turkish Lira in Trouble
Just some days back, the lira slump was threatening to propel Turkey into full-blown crisis, but following a change of finance minister and central bank governor, the currency has enjoyed its best week in nearly two decades.
On Thursday Nov 19th, the central bank must show that its policymaking really has changed as much as President Tayyip Erdogan’s recent moves suggest. What it means is that new central bank chief Naci Agbal has no choice but to deliver what markets want — a 400-575 basis points interest rate hike.
Anything below 350 may seen as a cop-out. More importantly, any rate hike needs to stick — and for that investors need to see proof Erdogan has overcome his oft-stated hostility to high borrowing costs.
Top Zacks #1 Rank (STRONG BUY) Stocks
I will put up three hot large-cap stocks this week.
One is a major player in autos, another is a player in chips, and a third is involved with medical instruments.
That is a surprisingly diverse set of industries.
(1) BMW: The German automaker is on our #1 list this week. I see an $84 share price and a market cap of $50.2B. The Zacks Value score is A, the Zacks Growth score is C, and the Zacks Momentum score is C.
(2) NXP Semiconductor: The Dutch chipmaker is on our #1 list this week too. I see a $146 share price and a market cap of $41B. The Zacks Value score is F, the Zacks Growth score is F, and the Zacks Momentum score is F.
(3) IDEXX Laboratories: This is a Medical instrument maker. I see a $453 share price and a market cap of $38.7B. The Zacks Value score is F, the Zacks Growth score is B, and the Zacks Momentum score is D.
Two of the picks have Zacks Value scores of F. That should be cause for trader concern.
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Moderna, Lonza Group, BMW, NXP Semiconductors and IDEXX Laboratories
For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – November 17, 2020 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Moderna, Inc. (MRNA - Free Report) , Lonza Group Ltd (LZAGY - Free Report) , Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BAMXF - Free Report) , NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI - Free Report) and IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (IDXX - Free Report) .
Here are highlights from Monday’s Analyst Blog:
Vaccine Data Propels Stocks: Global Week Ahead
In the Global Week Ahead, it looks like still more positive COVID-19 vaccine news will propel markets.
Zacks #3 Rank (Hold)-rated Moderna shares rose from around $89 last Friday to trade at $102 a share (+15%) before the market opened on Monday.
On top of that, shares in Switzerland’s Zacks #2 Rank (Buy)-rated Lonza Group— which has a strategic deal with Moderna — added around $1 in the pre-market (+1.5%).
Moderna said in a Phase 3 trial, which enrolled 30K patients, its vaccine demonstrated 94.5% efficacy. The trial included “many high-risk or elderly” people.
Furthermore, their vaccine can be stored a temperatures a commercial freezer can likely supply, easing distribution concerns.
The Financial Times wrote that the vaccine could be shipped and stored for up to six months at minus 20 Celsius. And then remain stable once thawed for 30 days, if refrigerated at between 2 Celsius and 8 Celsius.
The USA, Canada and Japan have pre-booked orders, while the E.U. is negotiating a supply deal.
In response to the news, DJIA futures were up 400 points (+1.4%). S&P 500 futures lifted +1.4% and Nasdaq futures were up only +1.0%.
That’s what we have seen tactically from stock traders: Sell the growth tech stocks for a handsome profit, and rotate to ‘mobility’ stocks.
Next are Reuters’ five world market themes, reordered for equity traders.
(1) Back to Discussing Recovery Alphabet Soup (V, U, W)
The world economic outlook is suddenly a little bit brighter after upbeat news on the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Hopes of a strong “V” or even a “U”-shaped recovery faded after a second wave of infections forced major economies to lock down again, setting them up for a double-dip “W” growth path.
Upcoming readings on Chinese and U.S. industrial output will show whether a speedy economic rebound is still possible.
But even if a vaccine rollout happens sooner than expected, pandemic damage won’t be easily undone. W, V, or whatever the shape of recovery, central bank stimulus will stay in place.
(2) Where Do U.S. Treasury Rates Go from Here?
After months of slumber, U.S. Treasury yields have sprung to life, and Wednesday’s record-sized auction may show which way they might head.
Pfizer’s encouraging update on its COVID-19 vaccine sent 10-year borrowing costs to the highest since March and drove the yield curve to its steepest in more than two years. Those moves have since been offset by the resurgent coronavirus and doubts the Federal Reserve will permit yields to rise too far.
Demand at the Treasury’s Nov 12th sale of $27 billion in 30-year bonds was below this year’s average. Unexceptional results at the upcoming $27 billion in 20-year bonds could become another factor pushing yields higher.
(3) Will We See a Mainland China Debt Default Wave?
Bubbling fears of debt defaults in the Chinese public sector are tempering some of the euphoria felt towards Chinese markets after the U.S. election.
With debt running at three times annual GDP, this market is prone to letting off steam.
This time, as monetary reins tighten and the pandemic impact starts to show, companies such as property developer Evergrande and BMW’s state-backed parent Huachen Automotive Group are in the crosshairs.
China's new 'three red lines' indebtedness rules may to a degree help alleviate solvency concerns. But the latest jitters and the extent of government support may give pause to investors thronging to the world's second-biggest bond market.
(4) European Earnings for Q3 Look Dismal, Relative to U.S. Earnings
The summertime easing of lockdown restrictions allowed a chunk of European and U.S. companies to post better-than-expected Q3 earnings, but U.S. hegemony remains in place.
European companies are expected to report a -23.8% year-on-year decline in Q3 earnings, compared to -50.8% tumble in Q2, according to Refinitiv I/B/E/S data.
But the U.S. Q3 profit drop is expected at just -7.8%.
That’s because of the larger European exposure to cyclical sectors such as travel or luxury or banks, which are more closely tied to the state of the economy.
The upside is that a credible vaccine could help Europe Inc. roar ahead. Indeed, recent vaccine news induced investors to up forecasts for Europe to 30% for the first 2021 quarter — double the S&P 500's rate.
(5) Turkish Lira in Trouble
Just some days back, the lira slump was threatening to propel Turkey into full-blown crisis, but following a change of finance minister and central bank governor, the currency has enjoyed its best week in nearly two decades.
On Thursday Nov 19th, the central bank must show that its policymaking really has changed as much as President Tayyip Erdogan’s recent moves suggest. What it means is that new central bank chief Naci Agbal has no choice but to deliver what markets want — a 400-575 basis points interest rate hike.
Anything below 350 may seen as a cop-out. More importantly, any rate hike needs to stick — and for that investors need to see proof Erdogan has overcome his oft-stated hostility to high borrowing costs.
Top Zacks #1 Rank (STRONG BUY) Stocks
I will put up three hot large-cap stocks this week.
One is a major player in autos, another is a player in chips, and a third is involved with medical instruments.
That is a surprisingly diverse set of industries.
(1) BMW: The German automaker is on our #1 list this week. I see an $84 share price and a market cap of $50.2B. The Zacks Value score is A, the Zacks Growth score is C, and the Zacks Momentum score is C.
(2) NXP Semiconductor: The Dutch chipmaker is on our #1 list this week too. I see a $146 share price and a market cap of $41B. The Zacks Value score is F, the Zacks Growth score is F, and the Zacks Momentum score is F.
(3) IDEXX Laboratories: This is a Medical instrument maker. I see a $453 share price and a market cap of $38.7B. The Zacks Value score is F, the Zacks Growth score is B, and the Zacks Momentum score is D.
Two of the picks have Zacks Value scores of F. That should be cause for trader concern.
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Inherent in any investment is the potential for loss. This material is being provided for informational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities, companies, sectors or markets identified and described were or will be profitable. All information is current as of the date of herein and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities. These returns are from hypothetical portfolios consisting of stocks with Zacks Rank = 1 that were rebalanced monthly with zero transaction costs. These are not the returns of actual portfolios of stocks. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index. Visit https://www.zacks.com/performance for information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.