just for interest - the stock futures numbers below - at 11 last PM, 8 this AM

[NRaleighLiberal]

Just for interest - the two Rs are leading, the two Ds are favored. Will the futures market react if things change before the markets open? Just marking this below to see. A D Senate rather than an R senate will give the markets something to think about...not that there is necessarily much of a connection between the market and politics.

11:13

U.S. Stock Futures

S&P -25.00 / -0.67%

Nasdaq -174.75 / -1.37%

Dow -86.00 / -0.26%

8.07 am

Stock Futures
S&P -10.75 / -0.29%

Data as of 8:07am ET
Nasdaq -178.75 / -1.40%

Data as of 8:07am ET
Dow +42.00 / +0.14%


market not perturbed my turtle's fall

[jmbar2]

1. Wondering why the Nasdaq is down so much lower

Any insights?

[Roland99]

8. Private sector lost 123,000 jobs in December, first decline in 8 months

But that news came out this morning

Maybe online Christmas sales were down from expectations?

[Roland99]

9. Ah. Fear of higher corporate taxes. Aww

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/u-s-tech-stocks-set-to-skid-as-bond-yields-drive-higher-after-democrats-flip-senate-seat-11609935766

Futures contracts tied to the Nasdaq-100 index were dropping early Wednesday on expectations that a Democrat-controlled Congress would lead to higher taxes and tighter regulations on technology giants.

[LuckyCharms]

2. Stocks will probably drop short term if both Dems win.

Markets don't like one party in complete control.

[Loki Liesmith]

3. Should have taken some money off the table today

Darn.

[Yavin4]

4. Good time to buy.

Over reactions are golden opportunity to add to one's portfolio.

[Amishman]

6. good time to sell, the whole market is very overpriced relative to earnings

Especially with vaccine rollout stalling and the new strain from Britain entering circulation.

We are way above historical averages for price to earnings or book value.

[Yavin4]

7. With 0% interest rates, there's no where else to get a return other than real estate. n/t

[NRaleighLiberal]

5. kick...op updated

[jmbar2]

10. crazy

VIX is actually down this morning. But Nasdaq has been hit hard. Less fear in general, but the FAANGs are a bit worried about a Dem controlled government.