What must an investor know?
With concerns about the sovereign debt crisis escalating, the Fast Money traders wanted to know which companies had the most exposure to Europe. The following list was compiled by S&P and shows US firms with sales generated in Europe between 2003 – 2008.
These may be the companies that could feel the most pain next earnings season, reminds host Melissa Lee, due to the weaker euro.
Company *% Sales From
**Schering-Plough 48%
Flowserve 47%
Paccar 47%
Owens-Illinois 44%
Pall Corp 43%
Source: S&P
*Sales between 2003-2008
** Schering-Plough was acquired by Merck
Strategy Session with the Fast Money traders
It’s important to know where companies are making their money and I’d avoid any multinational with big exposure to Europe, says Patty Edwards of Storehouse.
Meanwhile, as mentioned above, the euro hit a one year low against a dollar, explains Oppenheimer’s Carter Worth, but I don't think it stops there. Charts suggest the euro is an established downtrend trend. I have no reason to believe the selling is over.
I’m watching the Vix which has spiked, says Pete Najarian. And I suspect it could go even higher. I don’t think there’s any area of complete safety, but perhaps a safer play is in the health care space, he adds. I’d look at Pfizer, Merck and Teva .
Hedge funds are also looking at more defensive plays, explains Anthony Scaramuuci of Skybridge If you’re looking for a long play, I'd also look at Pfizer.
Charts in the health care space are so bad in many cases they’re good, adds Carter Worth. In other words, some of these stocks may be due for a bounce.
My concern is the UK, says Brian Kelly of Kanundrum. They have a lot more debt than Spain. I’d be short the British pound going into the end of the week because of elections coming up. The belief is that a new coalition government will have a harder time getting Britain’s debt under control.
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BROAD MARKET
Wall Street's major indexes slid more than 2 percent on Tuesday as investors sold first and asked questions later.
Some technical analysts are watching 1,181 on the S&P 500, the intraday low hit last week.
What do the charts say?
Charts of the S&P look okay, explains Carter Worth. I think we’re playing for the January highs which were 1150. I’d use those tops as a reference point.
*It’s worth noting that all the trader expect selling pressure to remain dominant through the close.
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GOLDMAN SAGA CONTINUES
The Goldman saga continued on Tuesday with six private lawsuits brought against the firm.
What’s the trade?
Goldman doesn’t seem like they’re in settlement mode, says Anthony Scaramucci, which means litigation risk remains a concern.
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TRADE TO GO: APPLE
I’d put Apple on the radar, says Patty Edwards. They’re a best in class company. I think around $250 the stock makes a lot of sense and I’d add to my position.
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CALL THE CLOSE
Carter Worth: I think the market closes lower.
Anthony Scaramucci: I’d expect to see selling pressure.
Patty Edwards: I’d make a shopping list but I’m not a buyer, yet.
Pete Najarian: If Goldman turns I think the market has a chance to turn, as well.
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