March 19, 2024

Market continues to grind

Index & Sector performance 2/19/15

The Market:

The slow grind into options expiration continues with the S&P 500 (SPY) and Dow (DIA) finishing slightly lower while the Russell 2000 (IWM) finished slightly higher and the NASDAQ (QQQ) led.  We would expect to potentially see volatility tomorrow not only due to options expiration but also potential headline risk out of Europe.

Overall a mixed session as yesterday’s sector leader to the upside, the Utilities (XLU), was today’s downside leader finishing 1/13% lower while Technology (XLK) followed closely by Consumer Discretionary (XLY) led to the upside.

With only Flash Manufacturing PMI tomorrow, Earnings and European (Greece) news will likely be the main drivers of headlines.

 

Economic Calendar week of 2/16/15

 

Reporting EPS 2/19/15 After the Close:

Companies reporting EPS 2/19/15 after the close

 

Reporting EPS 2/20/15 Pre-Market:

Companies reporting EPS 2/20/15 pre-market


Analyst Comments:

Upgrades 2/19/15

Downgrades 2/19/15

Initiations 2/19/15

Price Target Changes 2/19/15

** There are more Price Target Changes from today and you can access the full list from HERE but only until tomorrow when Friday’s list is posted.

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