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April 14, 2026
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Signal Rundown | 2026-04-14
Markets: S&P 500: 6,886.2 (+1.0%) · Nasdaq: 23,184 (+1.2%) · 10Y Yield: 4.30% (+0.0%) · VIX: 18.18 (-4.9%) Commodities: Oil (WTI): 96.00 (-3.1%) · Gold: 4,789.4 (+1.0%) · Bitcoin: 74,398 (-0.1%) Macro: Fed Funds: 3.64% · 2Y Treasury: 3.81% · 10Y-2Y Spread: 0.52% · HY Spread: 2.94% · 10Y-3M Spread: 0.59% · Initial Claims: 219,000 · CPI YoY: 3.29% · Core CPI YoY: 2.60% · Unemployment: 4.30% · Housing Starts: 1,487 · Building Permits: 1,386 · Consumer Sentiment: 56.60 · Manufacturing Employment: -0.59% · Trade Balance: -57,347
Earnings beats are no longer enough to lift shares—revenue misses and weak guidance are triggering selloffs even when companies clear EPS bars. UAL is tracking down 1.2% ahead of earnings tomorrow, validating the bearish thesis that sector headwinds and estimate cuts override any upside surprise. The counter-risk is a surprise guidance raise from airlines or banks that breaks the pattern, but three of eight active predictions are moving against us despite strong conviction.
Week Ahead
- Tue Apr 14: PPI
- Tue Apr 28: FOMC Statement
Earnings: - Tue Apr 14: BLK — EPS est. $12.49 — Rev est. $6.7B - Tue Apr 14: C — EPS est. $2.63 — Rev est. $23.6B - Tue Apr 14: JPM — EPS est. $5.51 — Rev est. $48.9B - Tue Apr 14: WFC — EPS est. $1.77 — Rev est. $22.0B - Wed Apr 15: ASML — EPS est. $6.64 — Rev est. $8.7B - Thu Apr 16: ICLR — EPS est. $3.22 — Rev est. $2.0B - Thu Apr 16: NFLX — EPS est. $0.77 — Rev est. $12.2B - Thu Apr 16: TSM — EPS est. $3.36 — Rev est. $1122.5B - Mon Apr 20: ALK — EPS est. $-1.55 — Rev est. $3.3B - Tue Apr 21: EQT — EPS est. $2.09 — Rev est. $3.1B - Tue Apr 21: SYF — EPS est. $2.15 — Rev est. $3.8B - Wed Apr 22: TSLA — EPS est. $0.38 — Rev est. $22.6B - Thu Apr 23: AXP — EPS est. $3.98 — Rev est. $18.6B - Thu Apr 23: BX — EPS est. $1.35 — Rev est. $3.4B - Thu Apr 23: FISV — EPS est. $1.59 — Rev est. $4.8B - Thu Apr 23: INTC — EPS est. $0.00 — Rev est. $12.3B
BEARISH BLK — Bearish (BLK Earnings)
Baseline: $999.31 | Now: $1,023.65 | +2.4% (against us) | 1d to event (2026-04-14)
Expected move: -3% to -7%
BlackRock faces headwinds despite ETF momentum; estimates down 4.6%
The upgrade signals BlackRock's confidence in U.S. earnings growth and geopolitical stability, yet insider selling and previous portfolio stress highlight continued risk and uncertainty.
Watch: Monitor upcoming Q1 earnings and asset flow data for signs of portfolio restructuring or redemption caps that could challenge the bullish view.
Factor signals: analyst revisions strongly negative, estimate revisions negative; overall factor model bearish (high conviction).
BEARISH UAL — Bearish (UAL Earnings)
Baseline: $96.40 | Now: $95.20 | -1.2% (on track) | 1d to event (2026-04-14)
Expected move: -5% to -10%
UAL earnings likely to disappoint; sector headwinds and estimate cuts signal downside
United's capital deployment—fleet modernization and domestic capacity—is a high-conviction bet on margin expansion and market-share lock. The Jefferies downgrade is a calibration, not a retreat: demand remains strong, Q1 is tracking to guidance, and the firm still rates the stock Buy. The geopolitical selloff is transient; the structural tailwind (travel growth, yield management on new capacity, fleet efficiency gains from GEnx) hasn't changed. Full-year 2025 EPS estimated at $13.65 accounts for the fuel headwind, so further oil spikes are the real downside risk. Near-term, this is a demand story with tactical selling pressure.
Watch: Q1 earnings (expected soon) must confirm the high-end guidance tracking and provide color on forward fuel assumptions. Any margin compression or fuel-cost guidance raise would reset the bull case; conversely, a strong guide and operational leverage would justify the capex cycle. Watch oil: Jefferies is assuming $5+ per barrel headwind, so a dip below $4 unlocks upside leverage.
Factor signals: analyst revisions strongly negative, estimate revisions strongly negative; overall factor model bearish (high conviction) — DIVERGES from bullish entity state.
BULLISH ASML — Bullish (ASML Earnings)
Baseline: $1,302.47 | Now: $1,500.20 | +15.2% (on track) | 2d to event (2026-04-15)
Expected move: +2% to +8%
ASML beats earnings, rallies on accelerating surprise momentum
Price target raises reflect confidence in ASML's growth driven by EUV machine dominance and AI-related chip demand, despite geopolitical constraints on China sales.
Watch: ASML's April 15 Q1 report will clarify backlog execution and impacts of export controls on 2026 guidance.
Factor signals: analyst revisions strongly positive, price momentum strongly positive; overall factor model bullish (medium conviction) — DIVERGES from bearish entity state.
BULLISH TSM — Bullish (TSM Earnings)
Baseline: $337.95 | Now: $369.57 | +9.4% (on track) | 3d to event (2026-04-16)
Expected move: +4% to +7%
TSM beats again on reset expectations, sector tailwinds support
TSMC's dominant advanced node manufacturing and aggressive U.S. expansion position it to capitalize on sustained AI-driven semiconductor demand and geopolitical diversification.
Watch: April 16 earnings call for updates on AI demand strength, margin outlook, and Arizona fabs progress.
BEARISH BA — Bearish (BA Earnings)
Baseline: $220.06 | Now: $222.14 | +0.9% (against us) | 9d to event (2026-04-22)
Expected move: -4% to -8%
BA earnings miss likely; deteriorating surprise momentum and analyst downgrades
These long-term defense contracts and massive backlog stabilize Boeing's growth, offsetting production setbacks and supporting eventual free cash flow recovery and multiple expansion potential.
Watch: April 22 earnings and FAA updates will test if cost pressures ease, production delays resolve, and cash flow growth sustains.
Factor signals: estimate revisions strongly negative, analyst revisions strongly negative; overall factor model bearish (high conviction) — DIVERGES from bullish entity state.
BEARISH TSLA — Bearish (TSLA Earnings)
Baseline: $352.82 | Now: $352.42 | -0.1% (on track) | 9d to event (2026-04-22)
Expected move: -5% to -10%
Tesla likely to miss again; downside risk outweighs reset expectations
Delivery shortfalls, record inventory, and heavy capex cast doubt on near-term growth, while valuation stretches reduce upside, pressuring Tesla's share price and investor confidence.
Watch: Q1 earnings on April 22 will reveal if Tesla can improve delivery trends and manage the mounting inventory overhang.
Factor signals: analyst revisions strongly negative, price momentum strongly negative; overall factor model bearish (high conviction).
BEARISH INTC — Bearish (INTC Earnings)
Baseline: $62.38 | Now: $65.18 | +4.5% (against us) | 10d to event (2026-04-23)
Expected move: -4% to -7%
INTC likely to sell off despite beat; 60% sell-the-news risk
Intel’s transformation with advanced tech, strategic AI partnerships, and foundry expansion marks a real turnaround, positioning it to capitalize on growing AI infrastructure demand despite near-term macro uncertainties.
Watch: Q1 earnings on April 23 will clarify AI partnership impact, margin sustainability, and foundry ramp progress against macro challenges.
BULLISH GOOGL — Bullish (GOOGL Earnings)
Baseline: $318.49 | Now: $321.31 | +0.9% (on track) | 10d to event (2026-04-23)
Expected move: +3% to +6%
GOOGL beats again; momentum and analyst sentiment support upside
Robust AI-driven revenue growth, expanded cloud AI compute, and huge venture assets underpin Alphabet's market strength despite costly regulatory challenges.
Watch: Next earnings report for AI cloud margin progress and capex impact amid regulatory and competitive pressures.
Track record: 1/1 correct (100%)
Highest conviction: UAL at -1.2% ahead of earnings. Sector headwinds and estimate cuts confirm sell-the-news downside.
Most interesting: NBIS up 6.6% against our bearish call. Potential beat priced in, but sell-the-news risk remains.
Biggest risk: INTC trading up 4.5% before earnings. 60% sell-the-news history may not repeat this cycle.
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