Author Archives: Rick Rouse

Bulls Wrap up Solid Month Despite Black Friday Pullback

NextOptions.com Index and Earnings Options Play List for 12/2/2019 Bulls Wrap up Solid Month Despite Black Friday Pullback 8:00am (EST) The market traded lower throughout Friday’s shortened session despite indications of a strong kick-off to the critical holiday selling season for the retail sector. Worries over president Trump’s signing of the Hong Kong Human Rights […]

QQQ’s Could Be Peaking…

The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) had its 4-session winning streak snapped following the pullback to $205. Current and upper support at $205-$204.50 was triggered but held. A close below the latter would signal a possible near-term top with backtest potential towards $202.50-$202. Resistance is at $205.50-$206. Continued closes above the latter and last Wednesday’s all-time […]

VIX closes Back Above 12.50

The S&P 500 Volatility Index ($VIX) stayed elevated throughout Friday’s session with the high taping 12.83. Prior and lower resistance at 13-13.50 held with the close above 12.50 being a slightly bearish signal. Continued closes above this level keeps upside risk towards 14.50-50 and the 50/200-day moving averages in play. Fresh support is at 12.50-12. […]