Daily Market Update for 1/15
Updated
Trend lines drawn from the 10/30 bottom (53d), 1/11 (5d) and today 1/15 (1d).
Ideas always welcome in the comments. Errors will be amended as comments on TradingView or and corrected inline in my blog.
I'm working to condense this daily update over the next few weeks. I need to reduce it for both brevity and preparation time.
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Friday, January 15, 2021
Facts: -0.87%, Volume lower, Closing range: 26%, Body: 53%
Good: Held lows near 13,000
Bad: Bearish in early morning and afternoon selling, low closing range, thick red body
Highs/Lows: Lower high, lower low
Candle: Thick red body, equal upper and lower wicks
Advance/Decline: 0.45, two declining stocks for every advancing stock.
Indexes: SPX (-0.72%), DJI (-0.57%), RUT (-1.49%), VIX (+4.69%)
Sectors: Real Estate (XLRE +1.54%) and Utilities (XLU +0.98%) were top. Energy (XLE -3.89%) and Financials (XLF -1.65%) were bottom
Expectation: Sideways or Lower
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Market Overview
The market took a step back at the end of a week, after moving sideways most of the week. It wasn't a huge move downward, but was certainly a bearish looking day across indexes and market indicators.
The Nasdaq closed with a -0.87% loss on lower volume. The closing range was 26% and a thick red body of 53% that sits in the middle of the candle. The short upper and lower wicks show some effort by the bulls to buy up dips and move the market upwards. But with two declining stocks for every advancing stock, the result is a bearish candle to end the week.
The S&P 500 (SPX) lost -0.72% while the Dow Jones Industrial average (DJI) gained -0.57%. The Russell 2000 (RUT) lost -1.49%. The VIX Volatility index rose +4.69%.
Real Estate (XLRE +1.54%) and Utilities (XLU +0.98%) were top, two sectors used as defensive strategies for investors. Energy (XLE -3.89%) and Financials (XLF -1.65%) were bottom after leading much of the week.
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Economic Indicators
The US Dollar (DXY) rose for the day and is trending up since the beginning of the year. US Treasury 30y (US30Y), 10y (US10Y) and 2y (US02Y) bond yields all declined for the day. Corporate Bonds (HYG) prices also declined for the day, but remains near recent highs.
Silver (SILVER) and Gold (GOLD) both declined for the day. Crude Oil (CRUDEOIL1!) futures declined. Timber (WOOD), Copper (COPPER1!), and Aluminum (ALI1!) all declined for the day.
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Investor Sentiment
The put/call ratio took a big dip to 0.647, an extreme level of optimism for investors. The put/call ratio (PCCE) is a contrarian indicator that shows overly bullish or overly bearish investor behavior. The 0.7 level is considered normal. As it approaches 0.60 (overly bullish) and below, watch for a possible pullback in the market.
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Market Leaders
All four of the biggest mega-caps lost for the day and are trading below their 21d EMA. Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN) and Alphabet (AMZN) are also below their 50d MA. Only Apple (APPL) remains above its 50d MA. The declining days for these stocks are on higher volume than the advancing stocks.
Home Depot (HD), Facebook (FB) and Merck (MRK) were mega-caps that had good advances today. Exxon Mobil (XOM) and ASML Holdings (ASML) were among the biggest losers.
Not many growth stocks advanced today. SNAP (SNAP) rose +2.61% as part of an upside reversal among communication sector stocks. Solar Edge (SEDG) dropped around -16%, along with other solar energy stocks after Tesla (TSLA) announced it will sell its own inverter.
JPMorgan (JPM), Citigroup (C), Wells Fargo (WFC) all were down for the day after earnings results that beat on earnings. Citigroup and Wells Fargo beat earnings, but disappointed on revenue, raising concerns among investors for the Financial sector.
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Looking ahead
Markets will be closed on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. day.
There is not much economic news scheduled for Tuesday.
Several more financial institutions, including Bank of America (BAC) will announce earnings on Tuesday morning. Netflix (NFLX) will announce earnings after market close.
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Trends, Support and Resistance
The long trend line from the 10/30 bottom point to a +2.80% gain. The five day trend line points to a gain of +1.55%.
The one-day trend line points to a sideways move.
If there is further downside, 13,000 seems to be holding up well for the index. The 21d EMA is nearly 2% below the index which should be an area of support if there's a further downside move. The index also held the 12,550 area recently. If it passes that area, the next support area is 12,250.
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Wrap-up
The week ended with a change of character in the market. Although the losses in the major indexes were not substantial, the underlying characteristics changed more significantly, requiring a further look. After leading the sector list the whole week, Energy and Financials sold off today. Defensive plays of Real Estate and Utilities took the top of the sector list.
Looking at the cause of the sector rotations there are a few things to consider. Energy (XLE)took a hit as the SEC announced an investigation into Exxon Mobil (XOM) asset valuations. Exxon makes up 23% of the XLE ETF I use to track the sector. Renewable Energy stocks also sold off today after Tesla announced a new invertor.
Financials (XLF) dipped after Citigroup and Wells Fargo disappointed investors on revenue. I think this will be temporary as the higher treasury bond yields will eventually help revenues of these banks that base interest rates on those yields.
Utilities (XLU) and Real Estate (XLRE) are bought up heading into a three-day weekend which leads to a potentially volatile week as tensions in US politics are at extreme highs.
Small-caps remain strong on a weekly basis. The four biggest mega-caps are not doing well, but they are all still within a sideways volatility contraction pattern that started in September for Microsoft and Amazon, November for Alphabet. Apple is pausing in an uptrend and support has not broken down.
Stay healthy and take care!
Ideas always welcome in the comments. Errors will be amended as comments on TradingView or and corrected inline in my blog.
I'm working to condense this daily update over the next few weeks. I need to reduce it for both brevity and preparation time.
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Friday, January 15, 2021
Facts: -0.87%, Volume lower, Closing range: 26%, Body: 53%
Good: Held lows near 13,000
Bad: Bearish in early morning and afternoon selling, low closing range, thick red body
Highs/Lows: Lower high, lower low
Candle: Thick red body, equal upper and lower wicks
Advance/Decline: 0.45, two declining stocks for every advancing stock.
Indexes: SPX (-0.72%), DJI (-0.57%), RUT (-1.49%), VIX (+4.69%)
Sectors: Real Estate (XLRE +1.54%) and Utilities (XLU +0.98%) were top. Energy (XLE -3.89%) and Financials (XLF -1.65%) were bottom
Expectation: Sideways or Lower
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Market Overview
The market took a step back at the end of a week, after moving sideways most of the week. It wasn't a huge move downward, but was certainly a bearish looking day across indexes and market indicators.
The Nasdaq closed with a -0.87% loss on lower volume. The closing range was 26% and a thick red body of 53% that sits in the middle of the candle. The short upper and lower wicks show some effort by the bulls to buy up dips and move the market upwards. But with two declining stocks for every advancing stock, the result is a bearish candle to end the week.
The S&P 500 (SPX) lost -0.72% while the Dow Jones Industrial average (DJI) gained -0.57%. The Russell 2000 (RUT) lost -1.49%. The VIX Volatility index rose +4.69%.
Real Estate (XLRE +1.54%) and Utilities (XLU +0.98%) were top, two sectors used as defensive strategies for investors. Energy (XLE -3.89%) and Financials (XLF -1.65%) were bottom after leading much of the week.
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Economic Indicators
The US Dollar (DXY) rose for the day and is trending up since the beginning of the year. US Treasury 30y (US30Y), 10y (US10Y) and 2y (US02Y) bond yields all declined for the day. Corporate Bonds (HYG) prices also declined for the day, but remains near recent highs.
Silver (SILVER) and Gold (GOLD) both declined for the day. Crude Oil (CRUDEOIL1!) futures declined. Timber (WOOD), Copper (COPPER1!), and Aluminum (ALI1!) all declined for the day.
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Investor Sentiment
The put/call ratio took a big dip to 0.647, an extreme level of optimism for investors. The put/call ratio (PCCE) is a contrarian indicator that shows overly bullish or overly bearish investor behavior. The 0.7 level is considered normal. As it approaches 0.60 (overly bullish) and below, watch for a possible pullback in the market.
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Market Leaders
All four of the biggest mega-caps lost for the day and are trading below their 21d EMA. Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN) and Alphabet (AMZN) are also below their 50d MA. Only Apple (APPL) remains above its 50d MA. The declining days for these stocks are on higher volume than the advancing stocks.
Home Depot (HD), Facebook (FB) and Merck (MRK) were mega-caps that had good advances today. Exxon Mobil (XOM) and ASML Holdings (ASML) were among the biggest losers.
Not many growth stocks advanced today. SNAP (SNAP) rose +2.61% as part of an upside reversal among communication sector stocks. Solar Edge (SEDG) dropped around -16%, along with other solar energy stocks after Tesla (TSLA) announced it will sell its own inverter.
JPMorgan (JPM), Citigroup (C), Wells Fargo (WFC) all were down for the day after earnings results that beat on earnings. Citigroup and Wells Fargo beat earnings, but disappointed on revenue, raising concerns among investors for the Financial sector.
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Looking ahead
Markets will be closed on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. day.
There is not much economic news scheduled for Tuesday.
Several more financial institutions, including Bank of America (BAC) will announce earnings on Tuesday morning. Netflix (NFLX) will announce earnings after market close.
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Trends, Support and Resistance
The long trend line from the 10/30 bottom point to a +2.80% gain. The five day trend line points to a gain of +1.55%.
The one-day trend line points to a sideways move.
If there is further downside, 13,000 seems to be holding up well for the index. The 21d EMA is nearly 2% below the index which should be an area of support if there's a further downside move. The index also held the 12,550 area recently. If it passes that area, the next support area is 12,250.
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Wrap-up
The week ended with a change of character in the market. Although the losses in the major indexes were not substantial, the underlying characteristics changed more significantly, requiring a further look. After leading the sector list the whole week, Energy and Financials sold off today. Defensive plays of Real Estate and Utilities took the top of the sector list.
Looking at the cause of the sector rotations there are a few things to consider. Energy (XLE)took a hit as the SEC announced an investigation into Exxon Mobil (XOM) asset valuations. Exxon makes up 23% of the XLE ETF I use to track the sector. Renewable Energy stocks also sold off today after Tesla announced a new invertor.
Financials (XLF) dipped after Citigroup and Wells Fargo disappointed investors on revenue. I think this will be temporary as the higher treasury bond yields will eventually help revenues of these banks that base interest rates on those yields.
Utilities (XLU) and Real Estate (XLRE) are bought up heading into a three-day weekend which leads to a potentially volatile week as tensions in US politics are at extreme highs.
Small-caps remain strong on a weekly basis. The four biggest mega-caps are not doing well, but they are all still within a sideways volatility contraction pattern that started in September for Microsoft and Amazon, November for Alphabet. Apple is pausing in an uptrend and support has not broken down.
Stay healthy and take care!
Note
Dow Jones Industrial lost -0.57%. The number in the chart is incorrect.Note
Investor Sentiment: The put/call ratio rose to 0.647, after dipping yesterday to an extreme level of optimism for investors.
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