April 19, 2024

Shhh, Jobs data tomorrow

The Market: Not much in the way of action today as early gains met resistance in the previously highlighted areas around 1660-1663 which coincided with the 20 & 50 day SMA’s respectively.  Utilities again were the under performer of the tracked sectors and retail sector leading on the upside with Sears (SHLD) and JC Penny (JCP) putting in strong showing with gains of 6.27% and 5.33%.  Doesn’t it feel like all JCP needed was some big investor to bail to bottom? Today had a great deal of economic data including ISM Non-Man PMI which came in better than expected (as…

Daily Wrap

Today the markets Started with a gap down over 10 points on the S&P 500 but quickly bottomed and started to rebound.  That rebound took the index all the way back to positive territory resulting in a nearly 20 point rally off the lows.  The index also retook the 200 Day MA but around 11:15 am EST the rally peaked and the midday slowly drifted back down morphing into a hard sell off into the close and leaving us at 1374.53 on the S&P 500.  This marks the 3rd day closing below the 200 Day SMA.  The 60 minute SPY…