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Probably held in a number of their passive funds which are being scrutinised for their ESG credentials. Using the recent liquidity in the stock to reduce their holding. These passive funds manage money and benchmarks and not the underlying individual companies.
If BHP, as announced yesterday, was to exit the FT100 index then this would have a dramatic effect on the largest 10 constituents as the tracker funds reshuffle their weighting. BHP is currently the 2nd largest capitalised stock in the ft100.
The SP move down is consistent with the market trying to find a level which would entice new holders to dip their toe. I would assume both Blackrock and Aberdeen are sellers as Cairn”s ESG data does not sit well with their actively managed funds. They will be a seller at any price just to reduce their position. They will use any positive news to sell into strength. The house brokers, JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley need to find new investors and clear out the overhang. Until we see some more significant increase in the volume of shares traded the price will continue to fall. Any buyers are sitting and waiting on the sidelines.
Im shares uncrossed in the closing auction which might indicate the institutional seller is starting to find some liquidity at these lower prices and may soon finish their order. Be worth keeping an eye on the time & sales for more large trades.
Nike reported quarterly earnings of 93 cents against estimates of 51 cents/share. They benefited from pent-up demand for shoes and apparel.
Trading update in July
Does anyone know if this is Ricardo`s first contract win with the US military?