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Daily Market Update for 6/9Summary: Sellers took charge again as investor fears over inflation took hold ahead of the Consumer Price Index data due on Friday. Notes Ideas always welcome in the comments. Errors will be amended as comments on TradingView or corrected inline in my blog. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Thursday, June 9, 2022 Facts: -2.75%, Volume higher, Closing Range: 1%, Body: 72% Red Good: Nothing Bad: Broad declines on higher volume, low closing range Highs/Lows: Lower high, Lower low Candle: Large red body under a medium upper wick Advance/Decline: 0.25, four declining stocks for every advancing stock Indexes: SPX (-2.38%), DJI (-1.94%), RUT (-2.12%), VIX (+8.89%) Sector List: Consumer Staples (XLP -1.50%) and Consumer Discretionary (XLY -1.81%) at the top. Technology (XLK -2.67%) and Communications (XLC -3.07%) at the bottom. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Market Overview Sellers took charge again as investor fears over inflation took hold ahead of the Consumer Price Index data due on Friday. The Nasdaq fell by -2.75%, dropping below a channel that formed over the previous eight days. Volume was higher than the previous day. The 72% red body sits under an upper wick that formed in the early morning. The closing range of 1% came as selling accelerated in the late afternoon. There were four declining stocks for every advancing stock. The S&P 500 (SPX) declined by -2.38%. The Russell 2000 (RUT) lost -2.12%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) fell by -1.94%. The VIX Volatility Index (VIX) rose by +8.89%. All eleven S&P 500 sectors declined. Consumer Staples (XLP -1.50%) and Consumer Discretionary (XLY -1.81%) had the smallest declines. Technology (XLK -2.67%) and Communications (XLC -3.07%) were the worst performers. The weekly Initial Jobless Claims rose to 229,000 compared to the expected 210,000. The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose by +0.74%. The US 30y Treasury Yield declined while the 10y and 2y yields rose. High Yield (HYG) and Investment Grade (LQD) Corporate Bond prices declined. Timber (WOOD) declined sharply on Thursday. The put/call ratio (PCCE) rose to 0.823. The CNN Fear & Greed index moved back toward Extreme Fear but is still in the Fear range. The NAAIM money manager exposure index rose to 50 from 34.3 the previous week. All big six mega-caps declined and all closed back below their 21d EMA. Meta (FB) had the biggest decline, falling by -6.43%. Tesla (TSLA) dropped by only -0.89% but lost gains from an early morning rally. Only two mega-caps in the broader list had gains today. Costco (COST) and Home Depot (HD) advanced by +0.87% and +0.78%, respectively. After topping the list for several days in the past week, Alibaba (BABA) dropped to the bottom of the list, declining by -8.13% today. The Daily Update Growth List also had only two gaining stocks. Chewy (CHWY) topped the list with a +2.62% gain. The biggest loser on the list was Block (SQ), which declined by -9.64%. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Looking ahead Consumer Price Index data arrives in the morning before the market opens. After trading starts, the Michigan Consumer Sentiment, and Consumer Expectations data will be released. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Trends, Support, and Resistance Just as I set a new support area at 12,000 on the chart, the Nasdaq fell below the line today breaking lower from an eight-day tight trading range. The index moved below the 12,000 area and closed below the 21d EMA. If the index is to return to the trend line from the 5/20 low, that would require a +5.37% gain which is not likely. If we can get back to the five-day trend line, that would mean a +2.32% gain. If the one-day trend line continues into Friday, that would result in a -1.59%. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Wrap-up All we can do now is wait for the CPI data for May. It could be investors priced in the bad news today because of the inflation warning from the ECB. If the data is higher than expected, we can expect more downward movement. Stay healthy and trade safe!
NASDAQ:IXIC
by drewby4321
A neutral Market waiting for FOMC on June 15,2022What will be out on June 15, 2022: 1- The United States Fed Interest Rate Decision, 1 yr, 2yr, and longer projection 2- The United States FOMC Economic Projections, longterm 3- United States Fed Press Conference, (Jerome Powell Effect) What is the Jerome Powell's Effect? In a Nutshell: High Volatility For further information read the post below: Action plan: 1- Wait for a clear breakout from the consolidation zone! 2- Update the stop loss for long position to entry or above it. FOMC Forecast: 1- Blaming War in Ukraine and COVID for high inflation. 2- Further rate hikes until Neutrality. 3- Although the GDP forecast will be lower, They will say the Economy is strong, and no risk of recession, or it will be shallow. Best, Dr. Moshkelgosha M.D DISCLAIMER I’m not a certified financial planner/advisor, a certified financial analyst, an economist, a CPA, an accountant, or a lawyer. I’m not a finance professional through formal education. The contents on this site are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, accounting, or legal advice. I can’t promise that the information shared on my posts is appropriate for you or anyone else. By using this site, you agree to hold me harmless from any ramifications, financial or otherwise, that occur to you as a result of acting on information found on this site.
TVC:SPX
by Moshkelgosha
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Daily Market Update for 6/8Summary: Indexes finished lower on Wednesday as investors fret over a slowing economy and wait for inflation data to come later this week. Notes Ideas always welcome in the comments. Errors will be amended as comments on TradingView or corrected inline in my blog. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Wednesday, June 8, 2022 Facts: -0.73%, Volume higher, Closing Range: 18%, Body: 33% Red Good: Higher high and higher low, support above 21d EMA Bad: Closing range, higher volume on decline Highs/Lows: Higher high, Higher low Candle: A thing red body in the bottom of candle Advance/Decline: 0.63, three declining stocks for every two advancing Indexes: SPX (-1.08%), DJI (-0.81%), RUT (-1.49%), VIX (-0.25%) Sector List: Energy (XLE +0.22%) and Communications (XLC -0.27%) at the top. Materials (XLB -2.08%) and Real Estate (XLRE -2.40%) at the bottom. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Market Overview Indexes finished lower on Wednesday as investors fret over a slowing economy and wait for inflation data to come later this week. The Nasdaq finished the day -0.73% lower after a morning rally failed. Volume was higher than the previous day. The candle has a long upper wick from the morning rally. The 33% red body sits in the lower half of the candle and results in an 18% closing range. There were three declining stocks for every two advancing stocks. The Russell 2000 (RUT) had the biggest decline for the day, falling by -1.49%. The S&P 500 (SPX) declined by -1.08% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) retreated by -0.81%. The VIX Volatility Index declined by -0.25%. Of the eleven S&P 500 sectors, only Energy (XLE +0.22%) ended the day with gains. Materials (XLB -2.08%) and Real Estate (XLRE -2.40%) were the worst-performing indexes. Crude Oil Inventories rose by 2.025 million barrels. The forecast was for a decline of -1.917 million barrels. The 10y Treasury Note auction sent the yield on the 10y note back above 3%. The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose by +0.21%. The 30y, 10y, and 2y Treasury Yields all rose. High Yield (HYG) and Investment Grade (LQD) Corporate Bond prices dropped. Brent Oil rose back above $120, ending the day at $122.65 a barrel. The put/call ratio (PCCE) fell to 0.709. The CNN Fear & Greed index moved further toward Neutral but remained in the Fear range. Three of the big six mega-caps gained for the day. Tesla (TSLA) led the gains with a +1.25% advance. Amazon (AMZN) led the decliners, losing -1.48% today. Alibaba (BABA) soared +14.67% today, landing at the top of the mega-cap list. At the bottom of the mega-cap list was Abbot Laboratories (ABT). In the Daily Update Growth List, another Chinese stock followed Alibaba higher. NIU Technologies (NIU) gained +10.67% to land behind Alibaba on the list. At the bottom of the growth list was GrowGeneration (GRWG) which declined by -4.03%. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Looking ahead The weekly Initial Jobless Claims will be published at 8:30a on Thursday. Earnings Reports for Thursday include Nio (NIO), DocuSign (DOCU), and Billibili (BILI). -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Trends, Support, and Resistance The Nasdaq held above the 21d EMA for the past eight sessions, helping to form support at 12,000. If the index returns to the trend line from the 5/20 low, that would mean a +2.90% gain for Thursday. That's likely out of reach for tomorrow as investors would need positive inflation news on Friday for a rally. If the index continues along the five-day trend line, which is nearly flat, expect a +0.13% gain for Thursday. A continuation of today's one-day trend line would mean a -1.36% decline for tomorrow. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Wrap-up The indexes are forming a nice base over the past eight trading days. Tomorrow will likely continue trading within that range. If we get the right inflation data on Friday, this base could add support for a nice rally. If the opposite happens, we may return to the lows set in May. For the broader economic picture, ask five analysts and you'll get five different answers. Stay healthy and trade safe!
NASDAQ:IXIC
by drewby4321
Daily Market Update for 6/7Summary: Stocks advanced on Tuesday while more analysts continue to emerge with conflicting messages over the economy. Some say a recession is already here. Others say it's yet to come. Will it be big or small? Notes Ideas always welcome in the comments. Errors will be amended as comments on TradingView or corrected inline in my blog. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Facts: +0.94%, Volume lower, Closing Range: 94%, Body: 81% Green Good: High closing range, close above 21d EMA Bad: Dip below 21d EMA on lower low, volume down on gain Highs/Lows: Lower high, Lower low Candle: Large green body, slightly longer lower wick Advance/Decline: 0.91, more declining than advancing stocks Indexes: SPX (+0.95%), DJI (+0.80%), RUT (+1.57%), VIX (-4.19%) Sector List: Energy (XLE +2.99%) and Industrials (XLI +1.34%) at the top. Consumer Staples (XLP +0.53%) and Consumer Discretionary (XLY -0.25%) at the bottom. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Market Overview Stocks advanced on Tuesday while more analysts continue to emerge with conflicting messages over the economy. Some say a recession is already here. Others say it's yet to come. Will it be big or small? The Nasdaq rose by +0.94% today. Volume was lower than the previous day. The candle has an 81% green body with a 94% closing range. The lower wick is short but formed in a morning dip after a gap-down open. The index rallied most of the day from that point, closing with the gain. There were more declining stocks than advancing stocks. Small-caps outperformed today, with the Russell 2000 (RUT) gaining +1.57%. The S&P 500 (SPX) rose by +0.95% while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) advanced by +0.80%. The VIX Volatility Index fell by -4.19%. Ten of the eleven S&P 500 sectors gained, led by Energy (XLE +2.99%) and Industrials (XLI +1.34%). Consumer Discretionary (XLY -0.25%) was the only declining sector, led lower by Target which warned of tighter margins due to the need to clear inventories. The Trade Balance for April was at -87.01b, a bit better than the forecast of 89.50b. The API Weekly Crude Oil Stock rose by 1.845m barrels. The stock was expected to dip by -1.800m barrels. The US Dollar Index (DXY) declined by -0.08%. US 30y and 10y Treasury Yields declined while the 2y Treasury Yield was flat for the day. High Yield (HYG) and Investment Grade (LQD) Corporate Bond prices rose. Brent Oil remained near, but below $120 a barrel. The put/call ratio (PCCE) fell to 0.782. The CNN Fear & Greed index is in the Fear range but moved toward Neutral. Five of the big six mega-caps gained. Amazon (AMZN) was the only one that declined, falling by -1.43% after Target's message to the market. The biggest gainer was Apple (AAPL) which rose +1.76% after yesterday's announcement of new products to hit the market. Alibaba (BABA) was the top mega-cap of the day, gaining +5.36% to end up at the top of the list. Amazon was at the bottom of the list along with only three other mega-caps that declined. All retail: Costco (COST), Home Depot (HD), and Walmart (WMT). Chinese stocks topped the Daily Update Growth list after the Chinese government removed restrictions on some games in the market. Ehang Holdings (EH) was the biggest gainer, rising by +12.18%. The biggest loser on the list was Robinhood (HOOD), which declined by -4.28%. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Looking ahead Crude Oil Inventors will be available in the morning after the market opens. There will be a 10y Note Auction in the afternoon. Campbell Soup (CPB), Five Below (FIVE), and Lovesac (LOVE) are some of the earnings reports for Wednesday. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Trends, Support, and Resistance The Nasdaq briefly dipped below the 21d EMA after the market opened. It quickly recovered and moved back above the key moving average, rallying more in the afternoon to end the day with gains. If the index returns to the trend line from the 5/20 low, that would mean a +2.11% gain for tomorrow. The one-day trend line leads to a +1.14% advance. If the index returns to the five-day trend line, that points to a -0.51% for Wednesday. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Wrap-up It seems every day we are getting a new message from corporate America that has a different signal about the market. Today, the message came from Target. They stated that due to an excess of inventory, they will need to increase discounts (lower prices) in order to clear shelves which will reduce margins in the coming quarter(s). Wait, reduce prices? What happened to runaway inflation? There have been plenty of analysts that predicted higher demand was driven by an increase in household inventories during the pandemic, which in turn has caused retailers to increase inventories as to not miss out on sales. That's turning out to be fairly accurate for Target and some other retailers. Demand for these products have dropped since households are no longer purchasing them and now prices need to come down to empty shelves. Of course, that's not all products and services everywhere. Oil will continue to drive transportation costs higher, which will impact prices of consumer products as well. There are still shortages such as the baby formula shortage and some staple foods. But maybe inflation is turning the corner. All eyes will be on the inflation data Friday (In yesterday's update, I incorrectly stated it would be Wednesday). Stay healthy and trade safe!
NASDAQ:IXIC
by drewby4321
Daily Market Update for 6/6Summary: Indexes faded from an early morning rally as bond yields rose sharply. Chinese stocks rose on optimism after the Chinese government said they would conclude an investigation into Didi later this week. Notes Ideas always welcome in the comments. Errors will be amended as comments on TradingView or corrected inline in my blog. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Monday, June 6, 2022 Facts: +0.40%, Volume higher, Closing Range: 24%, Body: 58% Red Good: Held above the 21d EMA, volume higher on advance Bad: Lost early morning rally, low closing range Highs/Lows: Higher high, Higher low Candle: Large red body in center of equal upper and lower wicks Advance/Decline: 0.72, more declining than advancing stocks Indexes: SPX (+0.31%), DJI (+0.05%), RUT (+0.36%), VIX (+1.13%) Sector List: Consumer Discretionary (XLY +1.00%) and Materials (XLB +0.95%) at the top. Energy (XLE -0.11%) and Real Estate (XLRE -0.30%) at the bottom. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Market Overview Indexes faded from an early morning rally as bond yields rose sharply. Chinese stocks rose on optimism after the Chinese government said they would conclude an investigation into Didi later this week. The Nasdaq rose by +0.40%, but couldn't hold onto the 2% early-morning gain. Volume was higher than the previous day and the index had a higher low and higher high. The 58% red body sits in the middle of the candle with short upper and lower wicks, ending with a dismal 24% closing range. There were more declining stocks than advancing stocks. The Russell 2000 (RUT) gained +0.36%. The S&P 500 (SPX) moved by +0.31% higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) narrowly escaped a loss, gaining only +0.05% today. The VIX Volatility Index ended the day +1.13% higher. Nine of the eleven S&P 500 sectors gained. Consumer Discretionary (XLY +1.00%) and Materials (XLB +0.95%) had the best results. Energy (XLE -0.11%) and Real Estate (XLRE -0.30%) were the two losing sectors. US 30y, 10y, and 2y Yields all rose sharply as investors anticipate interest rate hikes. That pulled the US Dollar higher as well. The US Dollar Index (DXY) ended the day with a +0.24% gain. High Yield (HYG) and Investment Grade (LQD) Corporate Bond prices moved lower tracking along with treasury prices. Brent Oil fell back below $120 a barrel. The put/call ratio ended the day lower at 0.840. The CNN Fear & Greed Index remained close to Extreme Fear, but in the Fear region. Five of the big six mega-caps held onto gains. Microsoft (MSFT) was the only one to decline for the day, falling by -0.47% and closing just a smidge below its 21d EMA. Alphabet (GOOGL) closed with the best gain, climbing by +2.14% for the day. Alibaba (BABA) topped the broader mega-cap list, outperforming along with other Chinese stocks. The stock gained +6.22% today. AstraZeneca (AZN) was at the bottom of the mega-cap list, falling by -3.32% today. Two Chinese Fintech stocks topped the Daily Update Growth List. FUTU Holdings and UP Fintech gained +18.56% and +17.44% respectively. Chewy (CHWY) was at the bottom of the list, dropping by -3.61% as it gives back some of the massive 25% post-earnings gain last week. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Looking ahead Tomorrow morning will bring Exports, Imports, and Trade Balance data for April. The EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook will be published at mid-day. API Weekly Crude Oil Stock numbers come out after the market closes. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Trends, Support, and Resistance The index started the day with a rally, but then faded through the rest of the day. It still closed above the 21d EMA. If the index returns to the trend line from the 5/20 low, that would mean a +3.10% advance for Tuesday. If it continues along the five-day trend line, then we can expect a +0.29% gain. The one-day trend line points to a -1.79% decline. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Wrap-up Indexes looked poised to start the week with an aggressive rally, but energy faded quickly as Treasury yields soared. The market is waiting for Wednesday's inflation data to determine how hawkish the Fed will be beyond next week's expected 50 bps hike. Stay healthy and trade safe!
NASDAQ:IXIC
by drewby4321
Daily Market Update for 6/3Summary: An ominous mail from Elon Musk to Tesla management topped the headlines on Friday and certainly dragged down the Nasdaq. However, it was likely the stronger-than-expected Nonfarm Payrolls that caused wider spread declines. Notes Ideas always welcome in the comments. Errors will be amended as comments on TradingView or corrected inline in my blog. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Friday, June 3, 2022 Facts: -2.47%, Volume lower, Closing Range: 23%, Body: 42% Red Good: Support at 21d EMA, lower volume on decline Bad: Closing Range, A/D ratio Highs/Lows: Lower high, Higher low Candle: Inside day, short body in lower half of candle Advance/Decline: 0.46, more than two declining stocks for every advancing stock Indexes: SPX (-1.63%), DJI (-1.05%), RUT (-0.77%), VIX (+2.50%) Sector List: Energy (XLE +1.32%) and Industrials (XLI -0.39%) at the top. Technology (XLK -2.39%) and Consumer Discretionary (XLY -2.92%) at the bottom. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Market Overview An ominous mail from Elon Musk to Tesla management topped the headlines on Friday and certainly dragged down the Nasdaq. However, it was likely the stronger-than-expected Nonfarm Payrolls that caused wider spread declines. The Nasdaq declined -2.47% on lower volume than the previous day. The 23% closing range comes above a tiny lower wick that kept the index above the 21d EMA for the close. The longer upper wick is above a 42% red body. The lower high and higher low mark an inside day. There were more than two declining stocks for every advancing stock. The S&P 500 (SPX) declined by -1.63%, also impacted by the Tesla turmoil. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) declined by -1.05%. The Russell 2000 (RUT) held up well relative to the other indexes, declining only -0.77%. The VIX Volatility Index rose by +2.50%. Only one S&P 500 sector, Energy (XLE +1.32%), gained for the day. The other ten declined with the worst losses coming from Technology (XLK -2.39%) and Consumer Discretionary (XLY -2.92%). Nonfarm Payrolls rose by 390,000 in May compared to the forecast of 325,000. The strong performance in the labor market means the Fed needs to worry less about higher interest rates impacting employment. Or at least that's the theory. Services PM and ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI came in lower than expected for the month of May. The US Dollar index (DXY) rose by +0.41%. 30y, 10, and 2y Treasury Yields all rose. High Yield (HYG) and Investment Grade (LQD) Corporate Bond prices fell. Brent Oil reached $120 per barrel by the end of Friday. The put/call ratio (PCCE) rose to 0.873. The CNN Fear & Greed index moved back toward Extreme Fear but remained in the Fear range. All big six mega-caps declined. Tesla (TSLA) led the declines with a -9.22% loss after Elon Musk's leaked emails. The CEO of Tesla said he had a "super bad feeling" about the economy and would need to cut 10% of the workforce. Exxon Mobil (XOM) was the top mega-cap for the day, rising by +1.45% as oil prices soared again. Tesla was at the bottom of the mega-cap list. Only three stocks in the Daily Update Growth list advanced. Okta (OKTA) was the top gainer after a strong earnings report. Draft Kings (DKNG) fell by -10.80%, landing it at the bottom of the growth list for Friday. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Looking ahead Futu (FUTU) will release earnings on Monday morning. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Trends, Support, and Resistance The Nasdaq held above the 21d EMA on an inside day. If the index returns to the trend line from the 5/20 low, that would mean a +3.47% gain on Monday. The five-day trend line points to a +0.82% gain. If the one-day trend continues, we can expect a -0.68% decline. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Wrap-up Bad news was supposed to be good news on Friday. However, the bad news was supposed to be a weak jobs report, not a panicking CEO. Instead, we go a strong jobs report that means the Fed has more freedom to be hawkish in the second half of the year. Stay healthy and trade safe!
NASDAQ:IXIC
by drewby4321
Daily Market Update for 6/2Summary: Sentiment turned positive once again on Thursday, but volume was lower as analysts await Friday's employment data to add to a mixed bag of good and bad economic signals this week. Notes Ideas always welcome in the comments. Errors will be amended as comments on TradingView or corrected inline in my blog. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Friday, June 3, 2022 Facts: +2.69%, Volume lower, Closing Range: 99%, Body: 89% Green Good: Higher close than Friday, 99% closing range, A/D ratio Bad: Lower volume Highs/Lows: Higher high, Higher low Candle: Mostly green body with small lower wick Advance/Decline: 2.17, more than two advancing stocks for every declining stock Indexes: SPX (+1.84%), DJI (+1.33%), RUT (+2.31%), VIX (-3.78%) Sector List: Consumer Discretionary (XLY +3.06%) and Materials (XLB +2.76%) at the top. Utilities (XLU +0.67%) and Energy (XLE -0.32%) at the bottom. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Market Overview Sentiment turned positive once again on Thursday, but volume was lower as analysts await Friday's employment data to add to a mixed bag of good and bad economic signals this week. The Nasdaq rose by +2.69% and closed higher than last week's high, keeping an uptrend intact. However, the volume was lower than the previous day. The candle has an 89% green body with a small lower wick and a 99% closing range leaving behind no upper wick. There were more than two advancing stocks for every declining stock. The Russell 2000 (RUT) climbed by +2.31%. The S&P 500 (SPX) advanced +1.84%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) ended with a +1.33% gain. The VIX Volatility Index fell by -3.78%. Ten of the eleven S&P 500 sectors ended the day with gains. Consumer Discretionary (XLY +3.06%) had the biggest advance, followed by Materials (XLB +2.76%). The only declining sector was Energy (XLE -0.32%). ADP Nonfarm Employment change for May showed jobs growing much slower than expected. The market added just 128,000 jobs compared to an expected 300,000. However, Initial Jobless Claims were lower than expected for the week. Unit Labor Costs continued to grow in Q1. The change in Crude Oil Inventories showed much higher demand than expected with the balance changing by -5m barrels compared to the forecast of -1.4m barrels. The US Dollar index (DXY) declined by -0.78%. The US 30y and 10y Treasury Yields rose while the 2y yield declined. High Yield (HYG) and Investment Grade (LQD) Corporate Bond prices both advanced. Brent Oil rose sharply to 117.33 a barrel despite dropping late on Wednesday. Copper Futures also rose sharply, gaining by +3.56% today. The put/call ratio (PCCE) declined to 0.802. The CNN Fear & Greed index is in the Fear range but continues to move toward Neutral. The NAAIM money manager exposure index rose slightly to 34.33 from 33.19 the week prior. All of the big six mega-caps gained today. Microsoft (MSFT) somehow ended the day with a gain despite dropping by -3% in the premarket after lowering Q4 guidance. Meta (FB) had the biggest gain, advancing by +5.42%. All six closed the day above their 21d EMA lines. Nvidia (NVDA) was the top mega-cap for the day, gaining 6.94%. Costco (COST) was not far behind, advancing +6.70%. Eli Lilly (LLY) was at the bottom of the mega-cap list, falling by -2.78% today. All of the stocks in the Daily Update Growth List gained today, but there were some big winners. Chewy (CHWY) topped the gains, soaring by +24.22% after beating revenue and earnings estimates. MongoDB (MDB) also beat on the top and bottom line, helping their stock rise by +18.56%. Six of the stocks in the list gained more than 10% and more than half of the list gained more than 5%. The smallest gain was by DoorDash (DASH), which advanced +1.42% today. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Looking ahead Tomorrow is employment data Friday. Nonfarm Payrolls and the Unemployment Rate for May will be the top metrics for the day. We'll also get the Services PMI and the ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI data for May. DocuSign (DOCU) is in a short list of earnings reports for Friday. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Trends, Support, and Resistance The Nasdaq briefly touched the 21d EMA again in the morning, but then gained throughout the day as it headed toward the 50d MA. If the one-day trend line continues into Friday, that would result in a +3.0% gain. The trend line from the 5/20 low points to a +1.10% gain. Following the five-day trend line would result in a +0.20% gain. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Wrap-up The ADP Jobs data today seems like it would be bad news for the economy. But for those watching the interest rate hikes, it could mean the Fed backs down from further rates later in the year. Whether that turns out to be true is still to be written, but nonetheless is a reason for optimism in the market today. Stay healthy and trade safe!
NASDAQ:IXIC
by drewby4321
IWM/RUT Wyckoff Distribution is BACK!?About 3-4 months ago, I mentioned that the Russell 2k was showing signs of distribution (huge consolidation before a downtrend). I outlined where big money was selling and where they flipped short. Since the breakdown, we have seen nearly 3 months of consolidation. One could argue that the consolidation was symmetrical with higher highs and higher lows. That, my friends, would be the makings of a BEAAAAR FLAAAAG. If this bear flag correctly plays out, the target to the downside would be about 170 which is former resistance AND a previous gap. Closing above the previous local high at 205 is probably a good stop out.
AMEX:IWMShort
by Decam9
Daily Market Update for 6/1Summary: Positive economic data stoked fears that the Fed needs to be more hawkish to slow down an overheated economy and reduce inflation. Notes Ideas always welcome in the comments. Errors will be amended as comments on TradingView or corrected inline in my blog. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Wednesday, June 1, 2022 Facts: -0.72%, Volume lower, Closing Range: 28%, Body: 54% Red Good: Closed above the 21d EMA, lower volume on decline Bad: Lower low, closing range below 40% Highs/Lows: Higher high, Lower low Candle: Medium red body in center of candle, nearly equal upper and lower wicks Advance/Decline: 0.52, almost two declining stocks for every advancing stock Indexes: SPX (-0.75%), DJI (-0.54%), RUT (-0.49%), VIX (-1.91%) Sector List: Energy (XLE +1.63%) and Utilities (XLU -0.16%) at the top. Health (XLV -1.44%) and Financials (XLF -1.61%) at the bottom. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Market Overview Positive economic data stoked fears that the Fed needs to be more hawkish to slow down an overheated economy and reduce inflation. The Nasdaq fell by -0.72%, but on lower volume than the previous day. The 54% red body sits in the middle of the candle resulting in a 28% closing range for the day. The outside day has a higher high and a lower low. There were almost two declining stocks for every advancing stock. The S&P 500 (SPX) fell a bit more than the Nasdaq, declining by -0.75%. The Russell 2000 (RUT) declined by -0.49%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) fell -0.54%. Despite the major indexes declining, the VIX Volatility Index dropped by -1.91%, likely helped by the mid-day market rally from the morning lows. Only one of the eleven S&P 500 sectors advanced. Energy (XLE +1.63%) is benefiting from both higher demand and higher energy prices. The worst two sectors for today were Health (XLV -1.44%) and Financials (XLF -1.61%). The ISM Manufacturing PMI for May registered at 56.1 compared to the forecast of 54.5. A seemingly bullish reading only stoked fears that economic growth was still too heated. API Weekly Crude Oil Stock showed more demand than expected with inventories changing by -1.18 million barrels. The US Dollar Index (DXY) is on the rise again, advancing by +0.75% today. US 30y, 10y, and 2y Treasury Yields all rose with shorter-term yields climbing faster than longer-term yields. High Yield (HYG) and Investment Grade (LQD) Corporate Bond prices declined. Brent Oil declined to near $115 a barrel and continued to slide after hours. Aluminum Futures declined by -2.58%, falling to their lowest point this year. The put/call ratio (PCCE) fell to 0.806. The CNN Fear & Greed index moved into the Fear range as it heads back toward neutral. Three of the big six mega-caps gained today. Amazon (AMZN) led the gains with a +1.23% advance. Meta (FB) has the biggest loss, declining by -2.58% as Sheryl Sandberg announced her departure from the company. Exxon Mobil (XOM) led the mega-cap list, rising by +1.92% as one of only nine mega-caps that ended the day with gains. At the bottom of the list was Alibaba (BABA) which declined -2.78% to just barely beat Meta for the bottom slot. There were only ten advancing stocks in the Daily Update Growth List. Datadog (DDOG) was at the top of the list, gaining +2.21% today. Digital Turbine (APPS) missed earnings estimates and plummeted by -22.61% today, ending up at the bottom of the growth list. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Looking ahead To start the day tomorrow, we'll get the ADP Nonfarm Employment for May, the weekly Initial Jobless Claims, and Unit Labor Costs for Q1. Factory Orders for April and the weekly Crude Oil Inventories will arrive after the market opens. CrowdStrike (CRWD) and Lululemon Athletica (LULU) will report earnings on Thursday. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Trends, Support, and Resistance The Nasdaq dropped slightly below the 21d EMA before recovering and closing above the key moving average today. If the index returns to the five-day trend line, that will meet up with the trend line from the 5/20 low and result in a +3.32% advance. A continuation of the one-day trend line points to a -0.57% decline. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Wrap-up Although last week's rally attempt looks in danger of turning over, the rally is still alive at this point. There could be some profit-taking and repositioning after three very strong days in the market and investors are uncertain about how the Fed will respond to economic data. Or this could turn into more selling as more fear grips the market. Stay healthy and trade safe!
NASDAQ:IXIC
by drewby4321
Daily Market Update for 5/31Summary: The sentiment was mixed on the last day of trading for the month of May with some warning that the current rally will be short-lived. The shifting sentiment caused indexes to chop up and down throughout the day. Notes Ideas always welcome in the comments. Errors will be amended as comments on TradingView or corrected inline in my blog. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Tuesday, May 31, 2022 Facts: -0.41%, Volume higher, Closing Range: 56%, Body: 23% Red Good: Higher high, higher low Bad: Couldn't hold onto gain, decline on higher volume Highs/Lows: Higher high, Higher low Candle: Thin red body in top half of candle Advance/Decline: 0.55, almost two declining for every advancing stock Indexes: SPX (-0.63%), DJI (-0.67%), RUT (-1.26%), VIX (+1.83%) Sector List: Consumer Discretionary (XLY +0.51%) and Communications (XLC -0.07%) at the top. Energy (XLE -1.50%) and Materials (XLB -1.52%) at the bottom. Expectation: -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Market Overview The sentiment was mixed on the last day of trading for the month of May with some warning that the current rally will be short-lived The shifting sentiment caused indexes to chop up and down throughout the day. The Nasdaq ended the day with a -0.41% decline. A dip in the opening minutes created a long lower wick, after which the index rallied to find a higher high than the previous day. Three late afternoon reversals resulted in a short upper wick and a thin red body in the upper half of the candle. The closing range of 56% isn't bad but nearly two stocks declined for every advancing stock and volume was much higher than the previous day. Small caps were the most volatile today, with the Russell 2000 (RUT) declining by -1.26%. The S&P 500 (SPX) declined by -0.63% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) declined by -0.67%. The VIX Volatility Index gained by +1.83%. Only one of the eleven S&P 500 sectors gained. Consumer Discretionary (XLY +0.51%) was helped higher by better than expected Consumer Confidence. At the bottom of the sector list were Energy (XLE -1.50%) and Materials (XLB -1.52%). Consumer Confidence was lower than the previous month but higher than the forecast. It came in at 106.4 compared to an expectation of 103.9. The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index for May was also higher than expected at 60.3 compared to the forecast of 55.0. The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose by +0.41%. The 30y and 10y Treasury Yields rose while the 2y Treasury Yield declined. High Yield (HYG) and Investment Grade (LQD) Corporate Bond prices declined after sharply rising for several days. Brent Oil topped 115 again over the weekend, ending today at 115.74. The put/call ratio (PCCE) rose to 0.816. The CNN Fear & Greed index remained in Extreme Fear but is moving toward Neutral. Of the big six mega-caps, Amazon (AMZN) and Alphabet (GOOGL) ended the day with gains, holding onto a +4.40% and +1.10% advanced, respectively. Apple (AAPL) had the biggest decline of the six, losing -0.53% today. Amazon was the top overall mega-cap as well, followed by Alibaba (BABA) which gained +2.83%. At the bottom of the mega-cap list was Eli Lilly which fell by -3.10%. The top seven stocks in the Daily Update Growth List were all Chinese companies. Ehang Holdings (EH) led the gains with a +5.44% advance, getting a boost from their earnings release in the morning. At the bottom of the list was Snap Inc. (SNAP), which declined by -9.44%. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Looking ahead The ISM Manufacturing Employment and Purchasing Manager Index data for May will be delivered tomorrow after the market opens. We will also get the JOLTs Job Openings report for April. Two FOMC Members (Williams and Bullard) are scheduled to speak ahead of Beige Books being published in the afternoon. Williams tends to be on the more dovish side of the group while Bullard tends to be on the hawkish side. Hewlett Packard (HPE), MongoDB (MDB), NetApp (NTAP), Chewy (CHWY), and GameStop (GME) are among the earnings reports for Wednesday. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Trends, Support, and Resistance In the morning dip, the index did get support at the 21d EMA. If the index returns to the five-day trend line, that would mean a big +3.68% gain for Wednesday. A more likely advance would be the one-day trend line which meets up with the trend line from the 5/20 low. That would result in a +1.70% gain. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Wrap-up We have a mix of sentiment in the market right now with some seeing a bullish turn for the better while others remain bearish and see a very short timeline for the current rally. The key will be whether the indexes can hold support levels and whether leading stocks can break out and hold onto gains. Stay healthy and trade safe!
NASDAQ:IXIC
by drewby4321
Daily Market Update for 5/27Summary: Investors continued to pile in as analysts see the Fed at its peak hawkish level and expect less aggressive moves later in the year. Notes Ideas always welcome in the comments. Errors will be amended as comments on TradingView or corrected inline in my blog. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Friday, May 27, 2022 Facts: +3.33%, Volume higher, Closing Range: 100%, Body: 95% Green Good: 100% closing range, higher volume on green day Bad: Nothing Highs/Lows: Higher high, Higher low Candle: Gap up at open, mostly green body, no upper wick Advance/Decline: 2.87, almost three advancing stocks for every declining stock Indexes: SPX (+2.47%), DJI (+1.76%), RUT (+2.70%), VIX (-6.47%) Sector List: Consumer Discretionary (XLY +3.43%) and Technology (XLK +3.38%) at the top. Utilities (XLU +1.56%) and Consumer Staples (XLP +1.16%) at the bottom. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Market Overview Investors continued to pile in as analysts see the Fed at its peak hawkish level and expect less aggressive moves later in the year. The Nasdaq gained +3.33% and closed its first green week since March. Volume was higher than the previous day as the index opened with a gap up and closed with a 100% closing range. The 95% green body has a small lower wick that formed just after opening and then the index moves steadily upward the rest of the day. There were almost three advancing stocks for every declining stock. The Russell 2000 (RUT) climbed by +2.70%. The S&P 500 (SPX) advanced +2.47%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) gained +1.76%. The VIX Volatility Index fell by -6.47%. All eleven S&P 500 (SPX) sectors gained. Growth sectors led the charge upward. Consumer Discretionary (XLY +3.43%) and Technology (XLK +3.38%) were the best two sectors. Utilities (XLU +1.56%) and Consumer Staples (XLP +1.16%) were at the bottom of the sector list. Personal Spending was higher than expected while PCE Price Index data was on par with the forecast. However, Michigan Consumer Expectations and Sentiment for May were lower than expected. The US Dollar (DXY) index continued its retreat, lowering by -0.12% on Friday. The 30y and 10y Treasury Yields declined while the 2y yield rose. High Yield (HYG) and Investment Grade Corporate Bond prices continued to climb. The gap between high yield corporate bonds and short-term treasury bonds narrowed sharply after widening throughout May. The put/call ratio (PCCE) declined to 0.706. The CNN Fear & Greed index is moving toward Neutral but is still in Extreme Fear. The big six mega-caps all had spectacular days. Tesla (TSLA) led the pack for another day, gaining +7.33%. Microsoft (MSFT) and Apple (AAPL) were able to close above their 21d EMA lines. Meta (FB) had the smallest gain but still advanced +1.83% to close just below its 21d EMA. Tesla was the top overall mega-cap as well. Alibaba (BABA) gave back some of the huge gains it had on Thursday, declining by -1.13% and ending up at the bottom of the mega-cap list. Zscaler (ZS) popped to the top of the Daily Update Growth List after beating earnings and revenue estimates. There were only two declining stocks on the list. Workday (WDAY) missed estimates in its earnings release and closed down by -5.57%. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Looking ahead Markets are closed in the US on Monday for the Memorial Day holiday. The Chicago PMI for May will arrive on Tuesday morning followed by the CB Consumer Confidence number for May. Salesforce.com (CRM), HP Inc (HPQ), StoneCo (STNE), Digital Turbine (APPS), and Ehang (EH) will report earnings on Tuesday. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Trends, Support, and Resistance The index closed above the 21d EMA for the first time since April. If the one-day trend line continues, we can expect a +1.02% advance on Tuesday. If the index slows and returns to the five-day trend line or the trend line from the 5/20 low, that would mean a -0.08% decline. Not too bad. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Wrap-up There are several things that are looking very good. The NAAIM money manager exposure index dropped below 40 last week while the CNN Fear & Greed index moved into Extreme Greed. Both often signal a near-term bottom is here. Then the Fed's meeting minutes this week confirmed that the Fed will frontload interest rate hikes and be less aggressive in the fall. That brought optimism for growth back into the market, evidenced by broad gains across equities and a sudden advance in corporate bond prices relative to treasuries. We finally had a positive week after a very long weekly losing streak. Let's see if optimism and confidence continue to grow and whether investors move off the sidelines and get back in the game. Stay healthy and trade safe!
NASDAQ:IXIC
by drewby4321
Daily Market Update for 5/26Summary: Indexes rose higher on Thursday, led by retail after several companies rose their guidance for the near. That came on top of easing concerns over an over-aggressive Fed. Notes Ideas always welcome in the comments. Errors will be amended as comments on TradingView or corrected inline in my blog. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Thursday, May 26, 2022 Facts: +2.68%, Volume lower, Closing Range: 86%, Body: 85% Green Good: Higher high, low and close on better volume. Strong A/D ratio. Bad: Nothing Highs/Lows: Higher high, Higher low Candle: Mostly green body with a small upper wick Advance/Decline: 2.07, two advancing for every declining stock Indexes: SPX (+1.99%), DJI (+1.61%), RUT (+2.17%), VIX (-3.07%) Sector List: Consumer Discretionary (XLY +4.90%) and Communications (XLC +2.43%) at the top. Utilities (XLU +0.28%) and Real Estate (XLRE -0.11%) at the bottom. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Market Overview Indexes rose higher on Thursday, led by retail after several companies rose their guidance for the near. That came on top of easing concerns over an over-aggressive Fed. The Nasdaq closed up by +2.68% on higher volume than the previous day. The 85% green body sits above a barely visible lower wick, resulting in an 86% closing range. The small upper wick formed as a flurry of buying subsided mid-day. Still, bulls held prices higher thru the rest of the day and there were two advancing stocks for every declining stock. The Russell 2000 (RUT) was the next best index, advancing by +2.17% today. The S&P 500 (SPX) gained +1.99% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) climbed +1.61%. The VIX Volatility index fell by -3.07%. Ten of the eleven S&P 500 sectors gained today. Consumer Discretionary (XLY +4.90%) led thanks to the positive news from retail giants. Communications (XLC +2.43%) was the second-best, followed by Technology (XLK +2.40%). Utilities (XLU +0.28%) and Real Estate (XLRE -0.11%) were at the bottom of the list. Initial Jobless Claims were lower than expected, coming in at 210,000 compared to a forecast of 215,000. That was a positive, but Pending Home Sales for April were lower than the forecast, dropping by -3.9% month-over-month compared to the forecast of -2.0%. The big news was upgraded annual guidance from Macy's, Dollar General, and Dollar Tree during their earnings reports in the morning. That sent consumer discretionary stocks soaring. The positive sentiment came on top of relief that the Fed would front-load interest rate hikes in summer and cool off in fall. The US Dollar Index (DXY) fell by -0.31%. US 30y and 10y Treasury Yields were higher while the 2y yield was lower. High Yield (HYG) Corporate Bond prices have increased sharply over the last three days. Investment Grade (LQD) Corporate Bond prices rose slightly today after a sharp increase yesterday. The spread between corporate junk bonds and short-term treasuries tightened significantly. The put/call ratio (PCCE) rose to 0.818. The CNN Fear & Greed index moved toward Neutral but remained well in the Extreme Fear zone. The NAAIM Money Manager Exposure index rose to 33.19 after dipping to 19.51 last week. A value lower than 20 often signals at least a short-term bottom in the market. All big-six mega-caps gained today. Tesla (TSLA) led the way with a +7.43% advance. Microsoft (MSFT) had the smallest gain but still climbed +1.29% on top of a good uptrend the last three days. Alibaba (BABA) was the top mega-cap for the day, soaring by +14.79% today. Only six mega-caps declined. Merck (MRK) was at the bottom of the mega-cap list with a -1.54% decline. Fastly (FSLY) topped the Daily Update Growth List (behind Alibaba which is also on the list). Fastly gained +10.85%. Snowflake (SNOW) was at the bottom of the list, declining by -4.50%. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Looking ahead Tomorrow will bring the PCE Price Index data, another measure of inflation. Investors will be looking for any signal of a top for inflation. We will also get Person Spending and Retail Inventories for April. After the market opens, the Michigan Consumer Sentiment and Expectations data for May will be released. Pinduoduo (PDD), Big Lots (BIG), and Up Fintech (TIGR) are among some of the earnings reports for tomorrow. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Trends, Support, and Resistance The index made a move back toward the 21d EMA but fell short of crossing the line. If the one-day trend continues, that could mean a +1.96% gain for Friday and a move back above the key moving average line. If the index returns to the five-day trend line, that would mean a -0.22% decline. Given the follow-thru day today, I'm also moving the longer-term trend line to the 5/20 bottom. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Wrap-up Today's move was very positive for investors. We had a solid move higher on better volume than the previous day. The gains were shared broadly across the market. The next test is for the index to close above the 21d EMA, followed by taking out a few support/resistance areas. Caution is still warranted until more charts of our favorite stocks begin to show health signals. Stay healthy and trade safe!
NASDAQ:IXIC
by drewby4321
Daily Market Update for 5/24Summary: Snap Inc. sent an ominous signal to the market by reducing guidance, causing tech and growth stocks to sell off heavily in the morning before recovering some of the losses. Notes Ideas always welcome in the comments. Errors will be amended as comments on TradingView or corrected inline in my blog. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Facts: -2.35%, Volume lower, Closing Range: 66%, Body: 24% Red Good: Good closing range over long lower wick Bad: Lower high, lower low, higher volume on decline Highs/Lows: Lower high, Lower low Candle: Thin red body in upper part of candle, longer lower wick Advance/Decline: 0.3, More than three declining stocks for every advancing stock Indexes: SPX (-0.81%), DJI (+0.15%), RUT (-1.56%), VIX (+3.41%) Sector List: Utilities (XLU +2.00%) and Consumer Staples (XLP +1.64%) at the top. Consumer Discretionary (XLY -2.57%) and Communications (XLC -3.55%) at the bottom. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Market Overview Snap Inc. sent an ominous signal to the market by reducing guidance, causing tech and growth stocks to sell off heavily in the morning before recovering some of the losses. The Nasdaq fell by -2.35% on higher volume than the previous day. The long lower wick was created at open as key economic metrics missed the forecast. However, the index recovered some of the loss and closed with a 66% closing range. The 24% red body sits at the top of the candle. There were more than three declining stocks for every advancing stock. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) was able to finish the day with a gain, advancing +0.15%. The S&P 500 (SPX) declined by -0.81%. The Russell 2000 (RUT) declined by -1.56%. The VIX Volatility Index increased by +3.41%. Five of the eleven S&P 500 sectors gained, led by defensive sectors. Utilities (XLU +2.00%) and Consumer Staples (XLP +1.64%) were at the top of the list. Consumer Discretionary (XLY -2.57%) and Communications (XLC -3.55%) were at the bottom, with the former being impacted by Snap's news. Manufacturing PMI data for May met the forecast of 57.5 but the Services PMI fell short, coming in at 53.5 compared to the forecast of 5.2. The PMI data is a signal of economic activity within these two sectors. New Home Sales for April also came in lower than expected. There were only 591,000 new home sales compared to the forecast of 750,000. The previous month was 709,000. The new number shows a significant slowdown. API Weekly Crude Oil Stock was higher than expected. The US Dollar Index (DXY) continued to decline, dropping by -0.32% today. US 30y, 10y, and 2y yields were all lower. High Yield (HYG) and Investment Grade (LQD) Corporate Bond prices were higher, tracking with treasury prices. The put/call ratio (PCCE) rose to 0.903. The CNN Fear & Greed Index remained in the Extreme Fear range. All of the big six mega-caps declined, with Facebook (FB) dropping the most, losing -7.62% today. Microsoft (MSFT) held up the best, declining only -0.40%. Verizon (VZ) was the top mega-cap for the day, gaining +2.03%. Consumer Staples and Health mega-caps dominated the rest of the top ten. Facebook was at the bottom of the list, followed by Tesla (TSLA) which fell by -6.93%. There was only one gainer in the Daily Update Growth List. Zoom Video (ZM) climbed by +5.61% as its earnings report showed continued growth despite the winding down of the pandemic. After Zoom Video, all the stocks on the growth list fell by more than 2%. Five stocks on the list fell more than 10%, led by Snap Inc (SNAP) which dropped by a huge -43.08%. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Looking ahead Wednesday will kick off with the Core Durable Goods Orders data for April. After the market opens we will get the Crude Oil Inventories. The FOMC Meeting Minutes from the early May meeting will be available in the afternoon. Nvidia (NVDA), Trip.com (TCOM), and Box Inc (BOX) are a few of the earnings reports for Wednesday. I mistakenly -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Trends, Support, and Resistance The Nasdaq continued its downtrend but held above Friday's low. After the dip in the morning, the index trended higher the rest of the day. If the one-day trend line continues into Wednesday, we can expect a +0.69% gain. The five-day trend line points to a -1.07% decline. If the index returns to the trend line from the 3/29 high, that would mean a -2.56% decline. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Wrap-up Snap's message of lower guidance due to economic disruptions drove even more fear among investors in tech and growth stocks, resulting in today's sell-off. The bleeding continues, and the only question is when will it stop. Perhaps we will continue to bounce around at this level, or maybe we will move lower. If we can start to see indications of a top to inflation, that will help build more support for gains. Inflation needs to come under control without massive interest rate hikes that will further slow down growth. Stay healthy and trade safe!
NASDAQ:IXIC
by drewby4321
Daily Market Update for 5/23Summary: Stocks rallied on Monday thanks to a stronger Euro after the European Central Bank said rate hikes would come later this year. Notes I've been traveling for the past two weeks and have not been able to write the Daily Market Update. I'm back at home and will continue covering the markets as often as I can. Ideas always welcome in the comments. Errors will be amended as comments on TradingView or corrected inline in my blog. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Monday, May 23, 2022 Facts: +1.59%, Volume lower, Closing Range: 93%, Body: 56% Green Good: High closing range Bad: Lower volume on gain, lower high than previous day Highs/Lows: Lower high, Higher low Candle: Inside day, upper half green body, lower half wick Advance/Decline: 1.07, about the same number of advancing and declining stocks Indexes: SPX (+1.86%), DJI (+1.98%), RUT (+1.10%), VIX (-3.23%) Sector List: Financials (XLF +3.25%) and Energy (XLE +2.64%) at the top. Health (XLV +0.88%) and Consumer Discretionary (XLY +0.75%) at the bottom. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Market Overview Stocks rallied on Monday thanks to a stronger Euro after the European Central Bank said rate hikes would come later this year. The Nasdaq rose by +1.59% for the day, but it was not enough to reach the previous day's high. The inside day came with lower volume, but the closing range of 93% and 56% green body in the upper half of the candle is positive. There was a nearly equal number of advancing and declining stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) outperformed the other indexes, gaining by +1.98% while the S&P 500 (SPX) advanced by +1.86%. The Russel 2000 (RUT) climbed by +1.10%. The VIX Volatility Index declined by -3.23% but remained elevated as it has been since the beginning of May. All eleven S&P 500 sectors gained. Financials (XLF +3.25%) and Energy (XLE +2.64%) were the best two sectors for today. Health (XLV +0.88%) and Consumer Discretionary (XLY +0.75%) were at the bottom of the sector list. The US Dollar Index (DXY) dropped by -0.91% and is down 2.5% from its peak in early May. US 30y, 10y, and 2y Treasury Yields all rose. High Yield (HYG) Corporate Bond prices moved higher while Investment Grade (LQD) Corporate Bond prices declined. Copper and Aluminum Futures continued to rise. The put/call ratio (PCCE) dropped to 0.829. The CNN Fear & Greed index is in the Extreme Fear range. Five of the big six mega-caps advanced. Amazon (AMZN) was the only one to decline but fell just -0.03%. Apple (AAPL) had the biggest gain, advancing +4.01%, followed by Microsoft which moved up by +3.20%. All six have work to do before getting back to their key moving average lines. Financial stocks topped the broader mega-cap list. JP Morgan (JPM) and Bank of America (BAC) were the top gainers, advancing +6.19% and +5.94% respectively. Broadcom (AVGO) was at the bottom of the list, declining by -3.10%. There were only four mega-caps that declined. The Daily Update Growth List had some gainers, but overall more than half of the list declined. DoorDash (DASH) topped the list with a +2.39% gain. Peloton (PTON) had the biggest loss, declining by -6.13%. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Looking ahead Purchasing Manager Index data for May will be available after the market opens tomorrow. That includes Manufacturing, Services, and Composite measurements. We will also get New Home Sales data for April. Nvidia (NVDA), Trip.com (TCOM), and Box Inc (BOX) are a few of the earnings reports for Tuesday. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Trends, Support, and Resistance Although the day ended with positive gains, the lower high means the index is still in a down trend. If the one-day trend continues, that would mean a +1.33% gain for Tuesday. If the index returns to the five-day trend line and or the trend line from the 3/29 high, that would result in a -3.86% decline. -=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=- Wrap-up It's been a wild few weeks. Part of me is happy I was on break and didn't report daily. Part of me thinks there was much to learn from the market data and could have benefited. Let's hope for some new highs throughout this week and some gains on higher volume, shared broadly across the market. Stay healthy and trade safe!
NASDAQ:IXIC
by drewby4321
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