Economic Data Tops Estimates; Stocks Rally

At this point, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and the NYSE composite have all traded above resistance (their long term 200 DMA lines and recent chart highs) which leaves the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite and small-cap Russell 2000 slightly below their recent chart highs. However, the fact that all the major averages are still above their respective 2-month downward trendlines bodes well for this five week rally. In order for a new leg higher to begin, all the major averages must close and remain above their respective resistance levels. Remember that the window remains open for for high-ranked stocks to be accumulated when they trigger fresh technical buy signals. Trade accordingly.

Week in Review: Stocks End Flat After Hitting Resistance

Friday, July 30, 2010 Stock Market Commentary: For the week, the major averages ended mixed to slightly lower as investors digested a slew of economic and earnings data. On Friday, volume, an important indicator of institutional sponsorship, was lower than Thursday’s session on both major exchanges. Advancers led decliners by a 22-to-15 ratio on the NYSE and by…

Stocks Negatively Reverse From Resistance

Thursday, July 29, 2010 Stock Market Commentary: The major averages negatively reversed after encountering resistance near their prior chart highs. Volume, an important indicator of institutional sponsorship, was higher than Wednesday’s session which marked a distribution day for the NYSE and the Nasdaq exchange. Advancers led decliners by a 20-to-17 ratio on the NYSE and were about even on…

Stocks End Lower On Lackluster Economic Data

It was encouraging to see the major averages continue rallying after breaking above their their respective 2-month downward trendlines and their respective 50-day moving average (DMA) lines. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the NYSE composite have stalled near their prior chart highs which is their next logical area of resistance. At this point, the window remains open for for high ranked stocks to be accumulated when they trigger fresh technical buy signals. If you are interested in learning more, feel free to contact us for a full list of high ranked candidates. Trade accordingly.