Here are five essential updates for investors as they begin the trading day:
End to Winning Streak
On Tuesday morning, stock futures declined following the Dow Jones Industrial Average ending a three-day winning streak by closing over 344 points, or 0.8%, lower on Monday. The S&P 500 also decreased by 0.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite gained nearly 0.3%. Investor attention remains on the third-quarter earnings season, with approximately 14% of companies in the broad index having reported, and over 70% surpassing earnings forecasts, as per FactSet data.GM Exceeds Earnings Projections
General Motors announced an upward revision of its 2024 financial guidance after significantly surpassing analysts’ estimates for the third quarter. The company reported adjusted earnings of $2.96 per share, surpassing the $2.43 expected. Revenue reached $48.76 billion, exceeding the forecast of $44.59 billion. Strong pricing helped mitigate losses in China and increased labor and warranty costs. GM now anticipates adjusted earnings before interest and taxes for the full year in the range of $14 billion to $15 billion, or $10 to $10.50 per share, marking the third upward revision of its guidance this year.Disney Leadership Transition
Disney announced that James Gorman will succeed Mark Parker as chairman starting in January, with plans to appoint a successor for CEO Bob Iger by early 2026. Initially, the successor announcement was set for 2025, but the timeline was extended to provide more time for due diligence. Gorman, who joined Disney’s board less than a year ago and leads the succession planning committee, previously participated in a similar process at Morgan Stanley.Trump’s Tax Reform Proposals
Donald Trump’s tax reform proposals could provide total or partial income tax exemptions to around 93.2 million Americans, based on CNBC’s analysis. The proposals include eliminating income tax on tips, Social Security benefits, and overtime pay, alongside potential exemptions for firefighters, police officers, military personnel, and veterans. These measures could impact approximately 38% of eligible U.S. voters. However, a budget group warned that these reforms could speed up the insolvency of Social Security by reducing the current timeline by a third.- Nike’s Renewed NBA Partnership
Nike will continue as the exclusive uniform and apparel provider for the NBA and WNBA for an additional 12 years, following the renewal of their partnership. The initial contract, beginning with the 2017-18 NBA season, was valued at $1 billion, while the latest is reportedly "much bigger." This renewal occurs as Nike’s new CEO Elliott Hill aims to strengthen the company’s market position and key partnerships, including its current roles with the NFL and MLB, with negotiations for the NFL contract already underway.
Contributors to this report include CNBC’s Michael Wayland, Alex Sherman, Hugh Son, Rebecca Picciotto, Kevin Breuninger, Lorie Konish, Jessica Golden, and Gabrielle Fonrouge.