Week-In-Review: Stocks End Week, Month, and Quarter Higher
Stocks End Week, Month, and Quarter Higher
Stocks ended the week, month, and quarter higher as the bulls remain in clear control of the market. The great mini-rotation, a term I coined a few years ago, remains alive and well. The great mini-rotation refers to a bullish event that happens when big money rotates from one out-performing sector to another under-performing sector without the market moving lower. We saw this take place in the second half of the third quarter: big money rotated out of high beta-growth stocks and into under-performing areas of the market such as the small-cap Russell 2000 and the DJ Transportation index. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average continue trading near/at record highs. At this point, the market remains very strong and the fourth quarter tends to be a seasonally strong period for the market.
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Stocks rallied on Thursday after GDP came in at 3.1%, matching estimates. The small-cap Russell 2000 hit a fresh record high, leading the other indices. Stocks were quiet on Friday on the last trading day of the third quarter as several of the popular indices hit fresh record highs.
Market Outlook: Bulls Are Back In Control
The bulls are back in control and the market remains very strong. As always, keep your losses small and never argue with the tape. Get Our Free e-Book: Learn How To Buy Leading Stocks…EARLY. Get It Here…
Week-In-Review: Stocks End Busy Week Mixed
Stocks End Busy Week Mixed
Stocks ended mixed last week as investors digested a slew of data. First, global central banks sent mixed messages as the U.S. Fed was perceived to be slightly hawkish while Japan’s Central Bank was overtly dovish. Earnings were less than thrilling as most of the stocks that reported last week fell in heavy volume. Additionally, geopolitical tensions remained escalated as the rhetoric continued between North Korea and D.C. The German election is scheduled for Sunday and next week will be important as investors will be looking for: GDP, Durable Goods, Consumer Sentiment and some Housing data. Technically, the Nasdaq 100 is trading near its 50 day moving average while the Dow, S&P 500 and Russell 2000 are above that important level of support.
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Stocks fell on Thursday, led lower by the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100. The Nasdaq 100 fell to its 50 DMA line which is a logical area of support. Leading indicators grew by +0.4%, beating estimates for a gain of +0.2%. Stocks were quiet on Friday as tensions remained high between N. Korea and the D.C. Separately, the new iPhone went on sale today but Apple’s stock remained under pressure. Going into the weekend, the market will be watching the German election and will be watching to see if North Korea will fire another missile.
Market Outlook: Bulls Are Back In Control
The bulls are back in control and the market remains very strong. As always, keep your losses small and never argue with the tape. Get Our Free e-Book: Learn How To Buy Leading Stocks…EARLY. Get It Here…
Week-In-Review: Stocks Hit Fresh Record Highs
Stocks Hit Fresh Record Highs
Stocks rallied sharply last week after the damage from hurricane Irma was much less than originally expected. Thankfully, in the 11th hour, Irma weakened considerably, made a last-minute turn, and skated up the west coast of Florida. The Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Russell all ended the week higher as investors continued to shrug off all negative news and bid stocks higher. The market looks very strong and the fact that it refuses to fall, even on bearish headlines, is a bullish sign. Last week, North Korea fired another missile over Japan, Retail Sales missed estimates and inflation came in higher than expected, but stocks rallied. That reiterates an important point- that it’s not the news that matters, but how the market reacts to the news. Until, we see any signs of weakness, the bulls remain in clear control.
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Before Thursday’s open, the government said, the consumer price index came in higher than expected which was another sign that inflation may be increasing. Remember, higher inflation may put pressure on the Fed to continue raising rates. Stocks rallied on Friday even after retail sales came in at negative -0.2%, missing estimates for a gain of +0.1%.
Market Outlook: Bulls Are Back In Control
The bulls are back in control and the market remains very strong. As always, keep your losses small and never argue with the tape. Get Our Free e-Book: Learn How To Buy Leading Stocks…EARLY. Get It Here…
Week-In-Review: Stocks Quiet Ahead Of The Hurricane
Stocks Quiet Ahead Of The Hurricane
The stock market remains very strong. The major indices slid last week but were quiet as the country waits for Hurricane Irma to hit Florida. and parts of the East Coast. Stepping back, the action remains healthy as the market continues to trade just below record highs and sellers remain at bay. From where I sit, the market action remains bullish. The fact that the market refuses to fall in any significant fashion illustrates how strong the bulls are right now. Additionally, it is bullish to see volume dry up as the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq sit on their respective 50 day moving average lines. It is important to note that the Transports and the small-cap Russell 2000 continue to under-perform their peers which is not ideal. Stepping back, until we see any heavy volume selling, the bulls remain in clear control.
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Stocks were relatively quiet on Thursday and Friday as millions of people left Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma. The price of Bitcoin plunged after China’s Central Bank may shut down the exchanges. Shares of Target fell after the retail giant said it will slash prices on a lot of items in an attempt to attract shoppers. Shares of Equifax (EFX) plunged over 13% on Friday after the company had a massive data breach which could impact 140 million people.
Market Outlook: Bulls Are Back In Control
The bulls are back in control and the market remains very strong. As always, keep your losses small and never argue with the tape. Get Our Free e-Book: Learn How To Buy Leading Stocks…EARLY. Get It Here…
Week-In-Review: Bulls Back In The Driver's Seat
Bulls Back In The Driver’s Seat
The stock market remains exceptionally strong. Once again, the latest pullback was another strong buying opportunity. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq Composite, and benchmark S&P 500 are all back above near-term support and, once again, flirting with new highs. This was another shallow/healthy pullback in both size (small percent decline) and scope (short in duration). Meanwhile, the two lagging areas: The Transports and the small-cap Russell 2000 both pulled back and found support near their respective longer term 200 DMA lines. Now they are flirting with their 50 DMA lines. When you step back and look at the bigger trend, the market remains exceptionally strong. Remember, in a very strong bull market (present market included), weakness should be bought, not sold. Going forward, August’s low is near term support and the bulls remain in clear control until that level is broken.
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Stocks rallied on Thursday as the narrative shifted in D.C. to a tax cut. Chicago PMI came in at 58.9, slightly higher than the average estimate of missing estimates of 58.6. Meanwhile, Pending Home Sales fell by -0.8%, missing estimates for again of +0.4%. Before Friday’s open, the Labor Department said, U.S. employers added 156,000 new jobs in August, missing estimates for 180,000. Meanwhile, unemployment rate came in at 4.4%, missing estimates for 4.3%.
Market Outlook: Bulls Are Back In Control
The bulls are back in control and the market remains very strong. As always, keep your losses small and never argue with the tape. Get Our Free e-Book: Learn How To Buy Leading Stocks…EARLY. Get It Here…