The Industrials Select Sector Spider (XLI) was higher for the first time in 3 sessions despite kissing an intraday low of $81.18. Current and upper support at $81-$80.50 was challenged but held. A close below the latter and the 50-day moving average would be an ongoing bearish development with additional risk towards $79.50-$79 and the […]
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The iShares Russell 1000 (IWF) snapped a 2-session losing streak with the late day peak reaching $176.06. Near-term and lower resistance at $176-$176.50 was cleared but held. A close above the latter would be a bullish signal for a retest towards $177.50-$178 and fresh record highs. Current support is at $175-$174.50. A close below the […]
The S&P 500 Volatility Index ($VIX) fell for the first time in 3 sessions despite tagging a midday high of 15.39. Upper resistance at 14.50-15 and the 200-day moving average was breached but held for the 2nd-straight session. The fade to 13.75 afterwards and close below prior and upper support at 14-13.50 was a healthy […]
Bulls Close 2019 on a High Note 8:00am (EST) The market traded on both sides of the ledger before finishing higher to wrap up the last trading day for 2019. News that President Trump will be signing the phase one trade deal with China on January 15th helped sentiment along with better-than-expected housing numbers. The […]
