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Earnings Kick Into High Gear

October 21, 2019 by Rick Saddler

Friday saw a gap down, followed by indecisive, but generally bearish trading. This came in the face of more strong earnings reports (earnings were very strong all week). The major exceptions to the indecision were JNJ, BA, and NFLX which got hammered on nasty news items or post-earnings blues. The offsets of good earnings, bad news for big names and the wait for an expected Brexit Deal resolution drove a “wait and see” attitude among traders. However, the negative day did break the recent uptrend, at least in the DIA and QQQ.

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Despite expectation, on Saturday the Brits kicked the can down the road again. Parliament approved an amendment to the “new Brexit deal” bill, which meant that passing the actual deal would only mean actual approval AFTER all the nitty-gritty detail bills are also passed. So, the PM canceled any vote on the deal itself. This left him legally required to ask for another extension from the EU. Instead, the PM sent an “unsigned letter” requesting an extension, along with a second “signed letter” asking that no extension be granted. (A Court will decide Monday whether that means the PM is in Contempt of Court for the disingenuous extension request.) Either way, the EU is now planning to stall on a reply in hope that PM Johnson can get the deal approved before they reply. This all leaves more indecision for markets.

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Other weekend news of note is that a Goldman-Sachs banker was arrested for insider trading and on the plus side, Chinese Vice Premier Liu said there had been substantial progress in the US-China Trade Talks.

Monday’s economic calendar is basically empty, with a light week overall. However, earnings are in full swing with many reports. Among these are HAL before the open and CDNS, CE, and ZION after the close.

Overnight, Asian markets were mixed, but European markets are in the green at this point. As of 7:30 am, U.S. futures were all pointing to 0.30% gap higher across the major indices.

Remember to be careful chasing. If earnings remain strong, this should be a bullish market. However, in recent months trading has been very news-driven. So, be sure to use caution, take profits along the way and trade your plans.

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Protecting Your Win/Loss Ratio

October 18, 2019 by Doug Campbell

In this combined HRC & RWO Member E-Learning we discussed the how planning, discipline and rules are necessary if your to have a productive win/loss ratio

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RTB and Blue Ice Failure

October 18, 2019 by Ed Carter

Silver Lining?

October 18, 2019 by Doug Campbell

Price action over the last few days has been quite choppy, but technically there may be a silver lining forming in the index charts. As price continues to challenge overhead resistance a nice resting consolidation appears to be forming. After all the wild price swings, a consolidation above 50-day averages allows the averages time to catch up, providing bullish support to prices. Of course, political unrest and earnings could easily bring back the wild volatility, but for now I see this consolidation as productive and bullish.

During the night China reported their economy grew less than expected at 6 percent, closing Asian markets mixed but mostly lower. European markets are trading very cautiously this morning ahead of crucial Brexit vote coming this weekend that, according to reports, may not have the support needed to be successful. US Futures also indicate a flat and cautious open ahead of earnings reports and an uncertain weekend vote.

On the Calendar

On the Friday Earnings Calendar, we have 37 companies as we wrap of the first week of 4^th quarter earnings. Notable reports today include AXP, CFG, KO, KSU, MAN, SLB, STT, SYF, & VFC.

Action Plan

Once again, the Bulls tested resistance levels on the news of a draft Brexit agreement, but a decline in Housing Starts tempered their enthusiasm. This morning we have learned that the draft agreement has a tough challenge ahead and could fail in Parliament according to a preliminary headcount. China reported last night it’s economy grew slower than expected in the third quarter at 6 percent.

Although the market seems to be struggling with overhead price resistance with all the political uncertainties that continue to disrupt market sentiment, technically, there may be a silver lining forming in price action. After such a strong rally higher is looks as if the indexes are settling into a consolidation, allowing long-term averages time to catch up and building a platform that has the potential to be very bullish. Of course, earnings and politics will have a lot say about future direction, but as of now the bulls seem very determined. As we head into the uncertainty of the weekend, plan your risk carefully.

Trade Wisely,

Doug

Earnings Are Good So Far

October 18, 2019 by Rick Saddler

Thursday started with another gap as strong Earnings and news of a new Brexit deal lead the way. However, then range-trading took over for the rest of the day. We ended up printing some form of a black spinning top in the DIA, SPY, and QQQ. However, the IWM conspicuously went its own way, printing a strong large-body candle after its gap up. In the end, we have to say this has been a strong start to Earnings Season so far (week 1) and the market has liked it.

As I said, a Brexit deal was reached on Thursday. However, to get this deal, PM Johnson agreed to Northern Ireland remaining in the EU for customs and some VAT purposes and to “no block veto,” which had been part of the Good Friday Agreement. As a result, this will cost him support in Parliament. The UK press is now reporting that Johnson does not have the votes to get the new deal through Parliament by Saturday at this point. In Syria, Turkey agreed to a ceasefire so that the Kurds can retreat. This essentially gives Turkey everything they wanted from the invasion. Both of these stories reduce market risks and, as such, are “risk on” factors for stock markets.

Last night, China reported a 6% growth for the third quarter, which is its slowest growth since the 1990s. However, Friday’s US economic calendar is very light with the exception of 5 Fed members speaking during the day. On the earnings front, AMD, AXP, CFG, KO, KSU, SLB, STT and SYF all report before the open. (KO already reported a beat.)

Overnight, Asian and European markets were mixed. As of 7:30 am, U.S. futures were all pointing to flat open for the major indices.

Remember to be careful chasing. Yes we are getting Rick-on indications from the news (yesterday anyway) and the short-term uptrend remains in place. However, this has not been a deliberately-trading market. Gaps and whiplash don’t make for a good swing trading environment. So, caution remains the prudent approach.

For Your Consideration: No Trade ideas on Friday. With 2.5 days of news risk in front of us…and no ability to respond, taking profits and hedging is in order. Trade smart, take profits along the way and trade your trade. Stocks we mention and talk about are not recommendations to buy or sell.

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Steve’s Fav Patterns – Swing

October 17, 2019 by Ed Carter

Steve’s Fav Patterns – Day Tr.

October 17, 2019 by Ed Carter

Draft Brexit Deal

October 17, 2019 by Doug Campbell

As solid beat by NFLX and early morning news of a draft Brexit deal is making the bulls very happy this morning. The QQQ now looks ready to lead the way and challenge all-time highs in the index. Still ahead is our biggest day of earnings reports this week with a busy morning of Economic reports for the market to digest before the open. Though I’m rooting for the bulls, we have to remember that the bears are unlikely to give up easily. Traders should be careful not to chase morning gaps into resistance highs with the fear of missing out and remember pop and drop pattern can occur in this area.

During the night, Asian markets closed mostly lower as China issued threats of no deal if December tariffs are not removed. However, European markets are green across the board this morning after news of a draft Brexit raises hopes. US Futures also quickly responded higher this morning on the Brexit news pointing to a bullish open ahead of a big day of possible market-moving events.

On the Calendar

On the Thursday Earnings Calendar, we have our biggest day of reports this week, with over 75 companies reporting results. Notable reports include ETFC, BBT, DHR, DOV, EXPO, GPC, HON, ISRG, IVZ, KEY, MTB, MS, PM, SKX, SNA, STI, TSM, & UNP.

Action Plan

After what the UK is calling a last-ditch effort, a new Brexit deal has emerged lifting hopes as October 31 deadline approaches. Now the question to be answered will Parlement ratify the deal? European markets surged higher on news of the draft agreement as did the US Futures. Yesterday the market languished in a sideways chop after a disappointing Retail Sales number that showed even online sales had declined. On the bright side, builder stocks sharply rallied along with building material providers.

Last night solid earnings beat my NFLX may clear the path for the QQQ to reach out and test record highs in the index even though IBM disappointed investors. With the NASDAQ surging and a possible Brexit deal, the US Futures are suggesting a gap up open ahead of the biggest day of earnings reports this week and a busy Economic Calendar with several possible market-moving reports occurring before the opening bell. That means anything is possible this morning, but as of now the bulls are in control and seem determined to test all-time market highs.

Trade Wisley,

Doug

Brexit and Earnings

October 17, 2019 by Rick Saddler

On Brexit, overnight the UK and EU reached a new deal. However, it was reached using a political move, removing the ability of the DUP party (Northern Ireland) to have consent. So, regardless of the headline (assuming the 27 EU leaders agree), there is extreme doubt over whether this deal has any chance of passing the UK Parliament Saturday. This leaves another extension request still the highest probability.

In other International news, China tensions may be on the rise again. China has said it will need tariff relief in order to do the additional Ag purchases President Trump claimed as progress last week. Congress passed a bill condemning the Chinese for the Hong Kong situation. Of course, China immediately condemned Congress’ condemnation. In the HK Parliament, rebels shouted down the PM’s annual speech. And overnight China arrested two Americans.

Wednesday was another blah day with a gap down open met by a trading range that filled the gap and came back a few times the rest of the day. In the end, we printed a Doji Harami in the SPY, DIA and QQQ. Mixed earnings, an unexpected Retail Sales miss and a Fed speaker (Evans) saying “we don’t need any more rate cuts this year” may have left markets confused and waiting for the next headline.

Overnight, Asian markets were mixed. European markets are all green, with the FTSE jumping a massive 11% at this point on Brexit hopes. As of 7:30 am, U.S. futures were all pointing to open higher (about 0.30% in the SPY and DIA and 0.65% in the QQQ).

Thursday’s economic calendar includes Sept. Building Permits (8:30 am), Philly Fed Mfg. Index (8:30 am) and a couple of Fed speakers in the afternoon. However, once again Earnings will likely have more impact with BBT, DOV, GPC, HON, KEY, MTB, MS, PPG, PM, SNA, STI, and UNP before the open. (MS already reported a major beat this morning.)

While the short-term uptrend remains in place and there was some good news overnight, this has not been a deliberately-trading market. Gaps and whiplash do not make for a good swing trading environment. So, be careful chasing and as always trade your plan.

For Your Consideration: Trade ideas for your swing trading watchlist. Long – GME, PPL, GLNG, BF.B, LW, EQR, DLTR, DG, DOCU, NKE, INFO, WU – Short – PPC, SBAC, FSLR, TSN, SHAK, BHGE, HAL. Trade smart, take profits along the way and trade your trade. Stocks we mention and talk about are not recommendations to buy or sell.

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Trading Preferred Stocks

October 16, 2019 by Ed Carter

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