Dow Closes Below 50 DMA Line on Tepid Earnings & Economic Data

Dow Closes Below 50 DMA Line on Tepid Earnings & Economic Data

The major averages and leading stocks are pulling back to digest their recent gains as investors make their way through the latest round of economic and earnings data. So far, the market’s reaction has been tepid at best which puts serious pressure on the current rally. Until a clear picture can be formed as to how companies fared last quarter, one could easily expect to see more of this sideways to lower action to continue. The market is in the middle of its46th week since the March lows and the rally remains intact, albeit under serious pressure from our point of view. The Dow Jones Industrial Average sliced and closed below its 50 DMA line on heavy volume for the first time since October which is an ominous sign. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 closed above their respective 50 DMA lines which, in the near term, is a healthy sign. Now that the market is clearly under pressure one would be wise to adjust their exposure accordingly.

Stocks Get Smacked on A Busy Wednesday

Stocks Get Smacked on A Busy Wednesday

For the most part, the major averages and leading stocks are pausing to digest their recent gains as investors make their way through the latest round of economic and earnings data. Until a clear picture can be formed as to how companies fared last quarter, one could easily expect to see more of this sideways action to continue. The market just began its 46th week since the March lows and the rally remains intact as long as the major averages continue trading above their respective 50-day moving average (DMA) lines. Trade accordingly.

Strong Open After MLK Weekend

Strong Open After MLK Weekend

For the most part, the major averages and leading stocks are acting well as investors continue to digest the slew of economic and earnings data being released each day. Until a clear picture can be formed as to how companies fared last quarter, one could easily expect to see more of this sideways action to continue. The market just began its 46th week since the March lows and the rally remains intact as long as the major averages continue trading above their respective 50-day moving average (DMA) lines.

Earnings Season Begins Stocks; Stocks Fall

Earnings Season Begins Stocks; Stocks Fall

For the most part, the major averages and leading stocks are beginning to weaken as investors continue to digest the slew of economic and earnings data being released each day. Until a clear picture can be formed as to how companies fared last quarter one could easily expect to see more of this sideways action to continue. The market just completed its 45th week since the March lows and the rally remains intact as long as the major averages continue trading above their respective 50-day moving average (DMA) lines. Until those levels are breached, the bulls deserve the benefit of the doubt.

Stocks Rally On Disconcerting Economic Data

Stocks Rally On Disconcerting Economic Data

Thursday, January, 14, 2010 Market Commentary: Stocks edged higher after weaker than expected economic data was released. Volume was reported slightly higher than the prior session’s totals on the NYSE and about even on the Nasdaq exchange, which suggested large institutions were buying stocks. Advancers led decliners by nearly a 11-to-8 ratio on the NYSE and by a 16-to-11 ratio on the…