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Morning Brief
May 30, 2026
 
   
 
Pre-Market Session
US Snapshot
Canadian Snapshot
Market Outlook
Market Technicals
 
 
  Pre-Market Session  
 
 
Last Price Technical Views Target Pivot
 
S&P 500 (CME) 7,592.00
Bullish Read the analysis
7,610.00
7,575.00
 
 
S&P/TSX 60 (TMX) 2,013.50
Bullish Read the analysis
2,026.00
2,000.00
 
 
Dow Jones (CME) 51,054.00
Bullish Read the analysis
51,140.00
50,960.00
 
 
Nasdaq 100 (CME) 30,390.00
Bullish Read the analysis
30,510.00
30,150.00
 
 
Russell 2000 (CME) 2,920.00
Bearish Read the analysis
2,900.00
2,932.00
 
 
Crude Oil (WTI) 87.90
Bearish Read the analysis
85.85
88.45
 
 
Gold 4,543.00
Bullish Read the analysis
4,605.00
4,535.00
 
 
Bitcoin / USD 73,476.40
Bullish Read the analysis
74,440.00
72,780.00
 
 
Ether / USD 2,012.48
Bullish Read the analysis
2,049.00
1,986.00
 
 
     
  Before the Bell  
 
 
U.S. market futures are little changed. On Thursday, all three major U.S. stock indexes scored record closing levels, with the S&P 500 rising 43 points (+0.58%) to 7,563, and the Dow Jones up 24 points (+0.05%) to 50,668. The Nasdaq 100 advanced 250 points (+0.84%) to 30,223.

Reports said the U.S. and Iran reached a draft agreement to extend their ceasefire for 60 days.

Regarding U.S. economic data, the core U.S. personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price inflation ticked up to 3.3% year on year in April, as expected, from 3.2% in March.

On the stat front, in the U.S., the Chicago purchasing managers index is expected to improve to 49.5 in May. Also, Canada's annualized gross domestic product is estimated to grow 0.7% in the first quarter.

European indices are trading higher. On the stat front, later today Germany's inflation rate will be released; it is expected to rise to 3.1% year-on-year in May, compared with 2.9% the previous month. In France, inflation came in at 2.4% in the initial reading, against 2.6% expected and after 2.2% the previous month. Lastly, in Germany, the unemployment rate stood at 6.3% in May, compared with 6.4% expected and after 6.4% in April.

Asian indices were mostly on the upside, with South Korea’s Kospi and Japan’s Topix and Nikkei closing at new all-time highs.

WTI crude oil prices are losing some ground as investors await a possible US-Iran ceasefire deal.

Gold is slightly rebounding.

Bitcoin is little changed, around 74,000 dollars.
 
 
  US Snapshot  
 
 
Dell Technologies (DELL), a computer technology company, soars after reporting record first-quarter earnings driven by strong AI server demand, and raising its full-year revenue and profit guidance.

NetApp (NTAP), a leading provider of data management and storage solutions, gains ground after issuing strong guidance regarding first quarter and full-year earnings. The company also posted fourth-quarter earnings that topped estimates.

Gap (GAP), a retailer of apparel, drops after cutting its full-year sales forecast.

Costco Wholesale (COST), an operator of a chain of warehouse stores, reported third-quarter total revenue up 12% to 70.53 billion dollars.

Okta (OKTA), a developer of internet applications software, jumps after reporting quarterly revenue figures that topped expectations.

MongoDB (MDB), a developer and provider of a general-purpose database platform, is well oriented after posting better-than-expected first-quarter results and raising its full-year guidance.

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), the clothing retailer, is trading lower despite posting better-than-expected first-quarter adjusted profit as the company maintained its full-year forecast, signaling cautious consumer demand.
 
 
  Earnings Expected  
 
 
No major earnings expected
 
 
  Canadian Snapshot  
 
 
Laurentian Bank of Canada (LB), a banking group, reported second-quarter adjusted EPS down 37% to 0.46 dollar, below estimates.

EQB (EQB): Jefferies raised its price target on the digital financial services company to 122 dollars from 112 dollars.

Toronto-Dominion (TD): Jefferies raised its price target on the banking group to 151 dollars from 142 dollars.
 
 
  Earnings Expected  
 
 
No major earnings expected.
 
 
  Market Outlook  
 
 
S&P 500 (CME)‎ (M6)‎ intraday: 7610 in sight.
 
Pivot:
7575
 
Our preference:
Long positions above 7575 with targets at 7610 & 7630 in extension.
 
Alternative scenario:
Below 7575 look for further downside with 7555 & 7535 as targets.
 
Comment:
The RSI is around its neutrality area at 50%
 
Analyst Views Chart
 
 
 
 
 
S&P/TSX 60 (TMX)‎ (M6)‎ intraday: continuation of the rebound.
 
Pivot:
2000
 
Our preference:
Long positions above 2000 with targets at 2026 & 2036 in extension.
 
Alternative scenario:
Below 2000 look for further downside with 1995 & 1987 as targets.
 
Comment:
The RSI is mixed with a bullish bias.
 
Analyst Views Chart
 
 
  Market Technicals  
 
  BULLISH TECHNICAL EVENTS (US)  
 
 
Accenture PLC
187.07 USD
 
 
 
 
 
bullish 4
bullish 2
bearish 2
rating
 
 
 
 
Trading closed at 187.07 to confirm a Short-Term Pennant (Bullish) pattern.
Tells Me: The price seems to be resuming a sharp rally after taking a brief pause. More Details
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd
183.15 USD
 
 
 
 
 
bullish 2
bearish 1
bearish 1
rating
 
 
 
 
Trading closed at 183.15 to confirm an Intermediate-Term Continuation Wedge (Bullish) pattern.
Tells Me: After a temporary interruption, the prior uptrend is set to continue. More Details
 
 
  BULLISH TECHNICAL EVENTS (CA)  
 
 
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp
185.36 CAD
 
 
 
 
 
bullish 4
bearish 2
neutral 0
rating
 
 
 
 
Trading closed at 185.36 to confirm an Intermediate-Term Bottom Triangle pattern.
Tells Me: The price seems to have reached a bottom, showing signs of reversal as it has broken upward after a period of uncertainty or consolidation. More Details
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Celestica Inc
533.01 CAD
 
 
 
 
 
bullish 3
bullish 4
bullish 1
rating
 
 
 
 
Trading closed at 533.01 to confirm an Intermediate-Term Symmetrical Continuation Triangle (Bullish) pattern.
Tells Me: The price has broken upward out of a consolidation period, suggesting a continuation of the prior uptrend. More Details
 
 
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