I think cautiously optimistic best describes the current
market condition and investor sentiment even though yesterday’s pop and drop price
action may have been bit disappointing. The
bullish trends in the DIA, SPY and QQQ show the overall optimism of an all-time
market high resistance test. However,
the price action is showing considerable caution as we approach high resistance
levels as investors wonder what comes next?
Can earnings continue to support current price evaluations or not?
On this 4th day of 2nd quarter earnings
results thus far are somewhat mixed so investors are is hoping clues will emerge
today that support current trends. So
with the overall market cautiously optimistic we must stay with the trend but keep
a close eye on price action as we approach resistance highs. Clearly the bulls want new market highs but the
big question is earnings continue to support these lofty levels?
On the Calendar
On the Earnings Calendar we have more than 70 companies reporting
on this the 4th day of 2nd quarter earnings. Notable reports today include, PIR, ABT, AA,
BK, BHP, CCI, ETFC, KSU, LVS, MS, PEP & USB.
Action Plan
As I write this, US Futures are modestly bullish anticipating
a fresh round of earnings and last nights report showing China’s economic growth
was better than expected. After the bell
yesterday NFLX disappointed investors but even after projecting weak forward
guidance the price bounced back substantial for early low’s. IBM is also lower this morning in reaction to
earnings that disappointed. Asian
markets closed mixed but modestly higher overall and currently European markets
show modest gains but also showing slightly mixed results.
While yesterday’s pop and drop pattern was disappointing there
was no technical damage to the index charts that continue to remain bullish. With a large group of notable earnings this
morning anything is possible by the time the market opens today. Although holding trends in the DIA, SPY and
QQQ and investors appear very cautious as we approach all-time high resistance
levels. If we do ultimately gap higher
at the open, we must once again exercise discipline waiting to see if buyers step
in to support the gap. I’m confident the
markets will reach out to test all-time highs but the big question is can they
hold them once there?
Another higher low for the SPY, the high had trouble, but the low was higher. Yesterday (Tuesday) was the 12th day above the T-Line Band. The SPY chart does look like it’s determined to challenge the $293.934 September high. Seriously the wall of worry is starting to get to traders, let’s keep it simple: Stay with the charts that are trending and the trend makes sense. Use trend lines and price action (Candlesticks) to determine if the trade is still in your favor. Become a base hitter by pulling off profits as price moves in your direction.
You can see from the SPY chart (above) the trend channel is narrowing as price moves closer to the SPY all-time high. As price narrows, I will be watching for a decisive break one way or another (Bullish or Bearish). Usually, when price narrows and builds pressure, a move is in the works.
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A fresh round of earnings reports that include some big tech
has inspired the futures markets sharply higher this morning and has the QQQ
reaching out of an all-time high test. If
this bullishness holds throughout the morning the Dow futures suggest a gap up
of more than 100 points after barely having the energy to move yesterday. Asian market closed bullish overnight and
European markets are mixed but mostly higher.
Bullish trends are intact for the DIA, SPY and QQQ but the IWM is questionable as it struggles with a lower resistance level. Remember to respect the resistance above a be careful to not chase into the morning gap. Wait for proof that buyers will support the gap as the indexes reach out toward all-time high resistance levels. Personally it would be very disappointing after such an impressive 3-month rally if we don’t at least test the all-time highs. The bulls want that headline but let’s not forget there could be bears up there ready to defend so plan your risk accordingly. It’s great to be reaching out but the next step is the ability to hold on to the new elevation and that is still in question.
On the Calendar
We have over 60 companies reporting today with the first big
tech earnings beginning. Some of the
more notable reports today are, BAC, BLK, CMA, CSX, JNJ, UNC, UNH, WIT, NFLX
& IBM.
Action Plan
After a disappointing price action day where both bull and
bears lacked inspiration futures are bullish ahead of a fresh crop of earnings that
include some big tech reports. During
the night Asian stocks advanced closing higher across the board. European markets are currently mixed but mostly
higher as cautious traders wait for US earnings data. So far this morning JNJ has reported an
earnings beat and is indicated higher and although BAC reported better than
expected the stock is currently indicating a flat to lower open. After the bell today we will hear from IBM
and NFLX.
Technically speaking the bullish trends continue in the DIA,
SPY and QQQ. We are so close to testing
the all-time highs in the QQQ and the SPY it would be a surprise to me if the
bulls don’t find a way to reach out very shortly. Who knows today might be the day! Currently the Dow futures suggest a gap up
open of more than 100 points and if the current bullishness continues through
the open the QQQ will be very close to breaking out. As bullish as it now appears make sure you
respect resistance an avoid chasing the open gap. Let’s make sure buyers are willing to step up
in support.
More companies are set to report today, be sure to check your holdings to be sure your comfortable holding a position through earnings. No real decisive move on the SPY other than the buyers did not give up control. Yesterday was another bullish day above the Green T-Line Band, and I don’t see anything in the pre-market that will change the bullish attitude of price action today. The wall of worry continues to worry some; simply follow the chart. A friend asked me yesterday, “is the market going to crash again?” my answer is the same I say to our readers. “Yes I am sure it will someday, but you can’t predict when or live in fear.” Being a short term swing trader and having a trading plan that includes base hits is a solid plan for most traders. A base hit can be anything from $50.00 to $5000.00 or more. It depends on your portfolio size and the amount of stock you hold. As an example, I currently have five contracts of TGT with a $325.00 profit, would that be a base hit or a home run? Different answer for different traders.
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It’s tax day 2019 but that fact has not dulled the bullish
market sentiment with the QQQ and SPY within striking distance of all-time
highs. Asian markets closed mixed and subdued
overnight but European markets are modestly upbeat this morning. As I write this US futures are pointing to a
modestly bullish open while waiting for the fireworks of big bank earnings
reports.
Although within striking distance of all-time highs remember
that means there is price resistance above that must be dealt with and defeated. The DIA still has more than a 400 point hill
to climb to test the all-time highs and that could be challenging to do with challenges
that BA continues to face. Let’s also
not forget the small caps that are lagging way behind at the moment. The bulls are without a doubt currently
control but they do face challenges to consider as you plan your risk for the
week ahead.
On the Calendar
We have more than 60 companies reporting earnings today. Notable reports include C, GS & SCHW.
Action Plan
After Friday’s strong market performance on the back of big
bank earnings the QQQ and SPY are within striking distance of all-time highs. With another round of big bank earnings
reports this morning can the bullishness continue. At this hour futures are pointing to a modest
open but that will likely change for better or worse as soon as earnings begin
to roll out. Asian markets closed mixed
but mostly lower overnight but European markets are currently modestly higher
citing optimism over US-China trade talks.
This weekend the President once again public chastised the
FOMC stating the market would be a lot higher if the Fed would stop worrying about
nonexistent inflation. I suspect that
kind of pressure will do little to dissuade Mr. Powell and the other voting committee
members. Remember earnings season and
very volatile with large gap up or gap down market opens. Don’t get caught up in the hype and drama and
make the mistake of chasing the gap. Allow
the market to open, watch the price action, making sure buyers or sellers
support the gap before making entry decisions.
Is the SPY determined to hit $293.94 or what? The buyers seem to be on a mission as you can clearly see in the SPY chart to challenge the SPY all-time high and the sellers seem ok with this as well. Friday ended the day with the 10th day in a row above the T-Line and the T-Line High Line. Friday’s candle does open the door for a possible Hangman but let’s not predict, let’s wait for the candle to form and confirm. The trend is still bullish, and price action still suggests the bulls are in control. The T-Line Bands (on the chart they are the GREEN, BLUE and RED lines) have proved to be a fantastic tool for trend, great trading patterns, and profits. The LTA Live Trading Alert Scanner has this scan built into it, and I love it! If you would like to test drive the LTA Scanner for a month and have me (Rick Saddler) personally work with you to set it up click this link and let’s plan a date. Test LTA Drive Here
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With a positive US/China Wall Street Journal report, the CVX buyout of APC, Uber IPO filing, Disney’s new streaming service and the kick of 2nd quarter earnings US futures are finally shaking off the doldrums that plagued price action all week. Of course a lot could still change but as I write this the US Futures are pointing a gap up open of more than 150 points.
As the big bank earnings roll in and investors listen in on
conference calls expect some price volatility to occur throughout the morning
as we head toward the open. It would be wise
to remember that all the indexes still have price resistance above and the risk
of chasing this morning gap into resistance need careful consideration. After such a long week of choppy price action
it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and feel the fear of missing out. Remember this is just the first day of 2nd
quarter earnings there will be more than enough opportunity to come so there is
no need to rush.
On the Calendar
We have a light day on the Earnings Calendar but with only
14 companies reporting but we have a few heavyweight reports kicking of 2nd
quarter earnings season. Notable reports
JPM, INFY, PNC, WFC.
Action Plan
US Futures are very happy this morning even before the big
bank earnings have begun. First the Wall
Street Journal reported positive comments on the progress of the US/China trade
deal raising hopes of completion. Then Chevron
announced it was buying APC in a 33 billion dollar deal. In other news the market seems to like is the
streaming service set to launch in November by Disney and the Uber IPO filing
release. Asian markets closed mixed
overnight and European markets are only modestly higher as investors deal with
another round of growth concerns.
As I write this the JPM just reported a top line beat on
earnings and the futures are pointing to more than a 150 point gap up at the
open. Remember a huge gap like this
opens the door for a possible pop and drop pattern so don’t get caught up in
the morning excitement chasing the open. Let’s wait and see if buyers support the gap
and keep in mind sentiment can change during a companies conference call. Today is profit Friday so those holding long
positions may want to consider the morning gap as a gift and ring the register. As this is just day one of 2nd quarter
earnings consider the carefully the risk you carry into the weekend. With that in mind I wish you all great profits
today and a wonderful weekend!
Another week has gone by and the bulls remain the winner. The SPY price is has been skipping along the T-Line for the past 10 bars and above the Green T-Band for the past 9 bars. The wall of worry is in place. We monitor the SPY chart for signs of damage and every time you think you see it, the bulls hop in to fix it. Currently, we are about 2% from the SPY all-time high, come on bulls get it done! There is no loss of bullish charts, the scanner continues to produce. What a winning combination to have a greak stock scanner and the education to trade for profits, you gota love your job!
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Not event he FOMC minutes was able to shake the market out of its pre 2nd quarter doldrums. There are a lot of great looking bullish chart setups but with the overall market chopping sideways they’re finding it very difficult to attract enough buyers to get them moving. Unfortunately today is likely to be very much the same as we wait for some of the big bank earnings Friday before the bell. The question is will they inspire the bulls, embolden the bears or will the doldrums continue? Anything is possible.
Technically the indexes are bullish with the SPY and QQQ in
the lead while the DIA and IWM lag behind.
I’m comfortable holding current positions but I’m finding it difficult
to add new risk in such choppy price action.
It’s very easy to overtrade a dull market and wake up the next morning
to find the market moving sharply against your positions. When the overall market is showing cautious price
action that may be a clue we should be doing the same. Be patient and avoid predicting and wait for the
price to show us the way.
On the Calendar
We have only 12 companies reporting earnings today with FAST
and RAD likely the most notable.
Action Plan
Not even the FOMC minutes could break the market out of the
choppy price action we’ve experienced this week. Oddly enough there are a lot very good
looking charts setting up good entry patterns if only the bulls could find the
inspiration. Asian markets closed mixed
but mostly lower overnight. European markets
are basically flat this morning after the decision to grant a 6-month extension
to try an obtain a Brexit deal by
October 1st. Here in the US
future are edging higher this morning but with light economic and earnings
calendars it will be difficult to find inspiration.
The SPY and the QQQ continue in bullish patterns, holding
above support levels and maintaining the trend.
At the close of yesterday the QQQ’s seem the most likely candidate to
attack the all-time index highs. With BA
moving lower to test a critical level of price support the DIA is still doing a
good job of holding support and IWM continues to lag as the weakest index. As we wait for the big bank earnings on
Friday morning, I’m expecting another day of choppy price action. Although there may be lots of great looking
charts be careful on to overtrade.
