Stock futures are showing mostly positive signs as the market gears up for a busy week. Investors eagerly await earnings reports from major tech players like Microsoft and Apple, a Federal Reserve policy meeting, and the release of the monthly U.S. jobs report.
Boeing’s 737 MAX 9 Jet Returns to Service
Boeing’s 737 MAX 9 jet has returned to service after being grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for about three weeks. The grounding was prompted by an emergency door plug blowout incident on an Alaska Air flight. Following thorough inspections, Alaska Air has resumed flying the aircraft, and United Airlines also operated a MAX 9 flight over the weekend. Although Boeing shares saw a 0.3% increase in premarket trading, they have fallen approximately 17% since the grounding.
Evergrande Group Faces Liquidation Order
Chinese property developer Evergrande Group is facing a court-ordered liquidation in Hong Kong as it failed to reach a restructuring agreement with its creditors. Once China’s largest property developer by sales, Evergrande now has liabilities totaling around $300 billion. Consequently, the company’s shares have plummeted by 90% over the past year.
Earnings Reports Expected Today
Today’s earnings reports include SoFi Technologies, Whirlpool, Nucor, Super Micro Computer, F5 Inc., and Cleveland-Cliffs. Analysts forecast SoFi to deliver break-even fourth-quarter earnings with revenue amounting to $572 million. Notably, SoFi anticipates reporting its first profit under generally accepted accounting principles in the final quarter of 2023. Ahead of the report, SoFi’s stock experienced a 5% increase.
Notable Earnings Reports Later in the Week
Throughout the week, investors can expect a flurry of earnings reports from various prominent companies, including Microsoft, Apple, Amazon.com, Alphabet, Meta Platforms, Advanced Micro Devices, Boeing, Pfizer, Merck, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, United Parcel Service, General Motors, Starbucks, Novo Nordisk, Bristol Myers Squibb, Mastercard, Qualcomm, Honeywell, Altria, and Royal Caribbean.
Willscot Mobile Mini Holdings to Acquire McGrath RentCorp
Willscot Mobile Mini Holdings is on the verge of finalizing a deal worth over $3 billion to acquire McGrath RentCorp in a significant consolidation move within the portable-building sector. The agreement, expected to be unveiled today, will involve a combination of cash and stock transactions, according to insiders familiar with the matter.
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