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Friday, December 6

Some of the largest macro moves in the market today include: Ethereum +2.6%. Copper +1.2%. Bitcoin +1.8%.

The U.S. labor market data released today indicates a significant rebound, with non-farm payrolls increasing by 227,000 jobs in November compared to an upwardly revised gain of just 36,000 in October. This figure surpassed expectations of around 200,000 and suggests continued strength despite the unemployment rate rising slightly from 4.1% to 4.2%, aligning with forecasts.

In Europe, political developments are impacting markets significantly; French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement of appointing a new prime minister has provided some stability amidst recent turmoil that raised concerns over France’s fiscal outlook. Meanwhile, European stock indices have shown resilience with gains led by the CAC 40 despite underlying uncertainties related to domestic growth figures from Germany, which reported unexpected declines in industrial production.

Additionally, there was notable movement within commodities: oil prices remain under pressure following OPEC+'s decision not to adjust output levels further while gold prices saw slight increases due largely to dollar fluctuations ahead of today's critical employment reports across both Canada and the United States.

Ethereum (ETH/USD) [+2.6%]
Ethereum (ETH/USD) has increased by 2.6% since Thursday, amidst notable market activity. Bitcoin experienced a significant pullback, dropping nearly 5% after surpassing $100,000, which may reflect broader volatility in the cryptocurrency market that also affects Ethereum. Recent liquidations included $68 million from Ethereum long positions. Social media discussions highlight a growing community around Ethereum, with mentions of BlackRock's Ethereum ETF reaching a new milestone and a speculative price target of $5,000 for ETH. Approximately 111,570 ETH were purchased on December 5, contributing to $431.5 million in net inflows for ETH ETFs. Additionally, the appointment of David Sacks as AI and Crypto Czar may influence market perceptions surrounding Ethereum. Overall, the ongoing sentiment reflects excitement about Ethereum's potential and utility within the crypto ecosystem.

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) [+0.5%]
The U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls report for November revealed the addition of 200,000 jobs, a key indicator that may influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions and overall economic conditions. Concurrently, gold prices have stabilized at $2,650 per troy ounce amid geopolitical tensions and labor market data expectations. On social media, discussions highlighted strong leisure demand and airline capacity discipline, suggesting a resilient consumer environment that may affect monetary policy. Among the ETF's holdings, notable contributors included Tesla, Amazon, Lululemon Athletica, Ulta Beauty, and Nike. Lululemon reported strong fiscal Q3 results, surpassing earnings expectations and increasing its FY24 guidance, while Ulta Beauty also exceeded expectations in its third-quarter results, leading to an improved revenue outlook for fiscal year 2024.

LULU | +8.9% | +4.0B
Lululemon Athletica Inc | Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported robust fiscal Q3 2024 results, with earnings per share of 2.87, surpassing the consensus estimate of 2.71. Revenue reached 2.40 billion, exceeding expectations of 2.36 billion, and reflecting an increase from 2.20 billion in the same period last year. International revenue surged by 33% year-over-year, while growth in the Americas was more modest at 2%. The company has raised its full-year guidance, now forecasting earnings between 14.08 and 14.16 per share and revenue of 10.45 billion to 10.49 billion. Additionally, Lululemon's board approved a $1 billion increase to its stock repurchase program. Following these announcements, shares experienced significant upward movement in after-hours trading, with a notable rise shortly after the earnings release.

DOCU | +13.3% | +2.6B
DocuSign Inc | Application Software
DocuSign Inc. reported strong third-quarter results, with adjusted earnings per share of 0.90, surpassing the consensus estimate of 0.87. Revenue reached 754.8 million, exceeding expectations of 745.3 million and reflecting an 8% year-over-year increase. The company also noted a 9% rise in billings to 752.3 million. For the fourth quarter, DocuSign projects revenue between 758 million and 762 million, above analyst expectations of 755.95 million. Additionally, the fiscal year 2025 revenue outlook is set at 2.959 billion to 2.963 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate of 2.948 billion. Following these announcements, shares surged significantly in after-hours trading, reflecting a positive market response to the robust financial performance and guidance. Social media discussions highlighted the CEO's report of strong early momentum in Identity Access Management for Q3, further fueling optimism among analysts who raised their price targets for the stock.

ULTA | +8.8%| +1.8B
Ulta Beauty Inc | Other Specialty Retail
Ulta Beauty Inc reported robust third-quarter financial results, revealing earnings per share (EPS) of $5.14, surpassing the consensus estimate of $4.54. Revenue for the quarter reached $2.53 billion, exceeding expectations of $2.50 billion and marking a year-over-year increase of 1.7%. Comparable sales rose by 0.6%, aided by a slight uptick in transactions and average spend. Following these results, Ulta raised its full-year sales outlook to between $11.1 billion and $11.2 billion, up from a prior forecast of $11 billion to $11.2 billion. Analysts responded positively, with Telsey Advisory Group and Canaccord Genuity both raising their price targets to $500. Additionally, DA Davidson increased its target to $510, citing strong performance driven by fragrance and skincare sales, despite some caution regarding fourth-quarter guidance being below consensus.

GTLB | +10.9%| +1.3B
GitLab Inc | Systems Software
GitLab Inc. reported strong third-quarter results, with adjusted earnings per share of $0.23, exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.16. Revenue reached $196 million, surpassing expectations of $187.93 million and reflecting a year-over-year increase of approximately 31%. The company raised its guidance for the fourth quarter, projecting revenue between $205 million and $206 million, along with adjusted EPS guidance of $0.22 to $0.23. Additionally, Bill Staples has been appointed as the new CEO, succeeding co-founder Sid Sijbrandij, who will focus on health as executive chair. Following these announcements, multiple analysts raised their price targets for GitLab, with several firms adjusting their ratings in light of the company's performance and future potential. Social media discussions have highlighted GitLab's robust financial results and optimistic outlook, contributing to a positive sentiment around the stock.

RBRK | +21.2% | +2.5B
Rubrik Inc | Systems Software
Rubrik Inc reported its third-quarter results, revealing revenue of $236.2 million, exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $217.52 million by 8.59%. The adjusted loss per share was $(0.21), outperforming expectations of $(0.40) by 47.5%. Annual recurring revenue (ARR) rose 38% year-over-year to $1 billion, with 2,085 customers generating over $100,000 in subscription ARR, reflecting a 32% increase from the previous year. Following these results, several analysts raised their price targets for Rubrik, with KeyBanc and Truist both increasing theirs to $75. Notably, the CEO discussed recent contract wins linked to the Crowdstrike incident and highlighted the role of Generative AI in enhancing data security management. Following the earnings report, Rubrik raised its EPS guidance for FY2025 to a range of $(1.86)-$(1.82) and its revenue guidance to $860 million-$862 million.

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