June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are trending up +0.17% this morning following a positive session on Tuesday as a decline in U.S. job openings firmed up Federal Reserve rate-cut bets, with investors’ focus now turning to the ADP National Employment numbers due later in the day.
In yesterday’s trading session, Wall Street’s main stock indexes closed in the green. Carnival Corporation (CCL) climbed over +5% and was the top percentage gainer on the S&P 500 after Peel Hunt upgraded the stock to Buy from Hold. Also, Honeywell International (HON) rose more than +2% and was the top percentage gainer on the Dow after raising its full-year adjusted EPS forecast. In addition, Healthequity (HQY) gained over +2% after the company reported upbeat Q1 results and raised its full-year guidance. On the bearish side, Bath & Body Works (BBWI) plunged more than -12% and was the top percentage loser on the S&P 500 after the specialty retailer issued below-consensus Q2 EPS guidance.
