Investment firm Cantor Fitzgerald issues a grave alert on stocks, citing escalating economic dangers.
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Man, listen up! Cantor Fitzgerald ain't mincing words – they're sounding the alarm on the stock market. They reckon the recent rally, propped up mainly by investor shenanigans, has peaked and we're in for some tough times ahead over the next 3 to 9 months.
Here's the lowdown: They're warning that those S&P 500 earnings estimates folks are so hyped about? There's still a storm a-brewing, and the numbers could take a dive. But get this, even the current figures have already taken a hit. They've been revised down from 269 to 265 as of late April. Ouch!
And let's talk about market volatility. It's gonna stick around, thanks to global trade tension, particularly those U.S. tariffs. But here's the thing, once policy uncertainties clear up, it might create opportunities to snap up some U.S. equities. So keep your eyes peeled!
Now for the economic challenges – boy, do we have a heap of 'em. Those U.S. tariffs are mucking up the global inflation and growth outlook something fierce. And the phased implementation means we're stuck in a never-ending game of ping-pong.
What about other regions? Europe might see some growth opportunities due to increased infrastructure and defense spending, but it's going to be uneven. As for Asia, China's focusing on domestic consumption and technological advancements, like their DeepSeek AI, to offset export difficulties caused by tariffs.
But it ain't all doom and gloom! A "valuation reset" is coming, which could offer attractive entry points for market leaders. And there might be some sector-specific upgrades that tickle your fancy:
- Semiconductors: KLA's FY 2025 EPS forecast just got jacked up to $32.47 (from $31.62).
- Data Storage: Seagate's FY 2025 EPS estimate is looking healthier too, at $7.07 (up from $6.60).
So there you have it, kids. This outlook's all about navigating policy-driven risks while scooping up select opportunities amid heightened market sensitivity to trade and earnings revisions. Stay sharp!
- Cantor Fitzgerald, who has been vocal about the stock market, believes the recent rally, predominantly fueled by investor actions, may have reached its peak, indicating a challenging period that could last for the next 3 to 9 months.
- The warning from Cantor Fitzgerald includes a concern about the S&P 500 earnings estimates, as they anticipate further revisions to the numbers, which have already been revised down from 269 to 265 in late April.
- Fitzgerald also highlights that market volatility is likely to persist due to global trade tension, primarily US tariffs. However, the clearance of policy uncertainties might provide an opportunity for investing in US equities.
- In the face of economic challenges posed by US tariffs, Cantor Fitzgerald suggests there could be sector-specific upgrades that might interest investors, such as increases in the FY 2025 EPS forecast for KLA to $32.47 and Seagate to $7.07 in the data storage and semiconductors sectors, respectively.
