Friday was a low-volume, indecisive, green day across the markets.  Expectations for a low-volume holiday week ahead and the desire to avoid weekend headline risk may well have led to this blah day.  In any case, the SPY, DIA, and QQQ all appeared to be curling up after a three-day pullback.  Likewise, T2122 rose back to mid-range.  So, on a small green day, we started to see broader participation in the rally of the last nearly two months.  

On the Trade War front, over the weekend the two Presidents continued to “talk past each other” as reported by Bloomberg.  However, China did announce guidelines that it will increase penalties for violations of Intellectual Property rights, as part of an effort to “reduce frequent IP violations by 2022.”  However, no details were released nor any mention made of state-sponsored or owned organizations (which are by far the biggest concerns in the IP theft arena).  This was seen as an olive branch toward the Trump Administration who will be able to claim it as a trade war win.

In Hong Kong, the pro-Democracy Party has won a huge victory in the “District Council” elections on the heaviest voter turnout ever.  Results showed the Pro-Democracy party winning nearly 10 times the number of seats that the Pro-Beijing Party won.  However, this will have no impact on actual governance in Hong Kong, as both the “Legislative Council” and Government Offices (who actually make and enforce laws) are essentially Beijing-controlled.  Nonetheless, this result may send a message to the Mainland and might cause a rethinking of their approach.

There is no major economic news for Monday.  The only earnings report of note before the bell is from JEC.  However, in merger news, Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis agreed to buy MDCO.   Meanwhile, overnight, Asian markets were mixed but mostly green.  In Europe, all markets are almost all in the green as well at this point.  As of 7:30 am, U.S. futures are pointing to a small gap higher.

We have the holiday coming this week and very little scheduled market-moving news.  It is quite possible that we just drift, at least until next week when the initial Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales reports will be available.  If we do get unexpected news this week, be careful, as low volume is likely to magnify the typical market over-reaction.   

So, remember that in the longer-term the market is bullish.  Continue to take profits, move stops, and trade your plan.  Keep in mind that a Trader’s job is to consistently make gains, not to hit home runs every once in a while.

Ed

Swing Trade Ideas for your watchlist and consideration. Long – X, ADT, STT, BAC, DIS, NTAP, CTL, DXC, BIDU, PWR, FEYE. Trade smart, take profits along the way and trade your plan. Also, do not forget to check for upcoming earnings. Stocks we mention and talk about are not recommendations to buy or sell.

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🎯 Arnoldo Bolanos: LTA scanner really works $$, thanks Ed.

🎯 Bob S: LTA is incredible…. I use it … would not trade without it

🎯 Malcolm .: Posted in room 2, @Rick… I used the LTA Scanner to go through hundreds of stocks this weekend and picked out three to trade:  PYPL, TGT, and ZS.   Quality patterns and with my trading, up 24%, 7% and 12%…. this program is gold.

🎯 Friday 6/21/19  (10:09 am) Aaron B: Today, my account is at +190% since January. Thanks, RWO HRC Flash Malcolm Thomas Steve Ed Bob S Bob C Mike P and everyone that contributes every day. I love our job.

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On Thursday, the bad news was that stocks posted their first 3-day losing streak since July.  In the process, they broke their uptrend, which began back in early October.  The good news is that this “selloff” has only totaled about one percent…and it was a well-needed rest after a strong six-week rally.   

This pullback/pause has seemed to happen over indecision about the outcome of the Trade War with China, etc.  Unfortunately, this is likely to continue simply because international trade is such a massive part of GDP around the world, including the US.  Therefore, trade is a large driver of earnings and, therefore, stock markets.  Moreover, it is likely that finding themselves in this conflict, the Chinese have no reason to rush to an agreement or make concessions, because President Trump faces an election next fall, while President Xi never will. The point is that we traders need to adapt to this new normal. 

Perhaps the best news of the day is that Impeachment Hearings are now concluded.  Obviously, there will be debate and votes on this case, as well as possibly a Senate trial.  However, at least until that trial, these will be limited to being reported in sound bites now that the public hearings are concluded.  Beyond that story, Friday’s major economic news includes the Nov. PMI (9:45 am) and Michigan Consumer Sentiment Survey (10 am).  The only earnings of note before the bell are FL and SJM.

Overnight, Asian markets were mixed but mostly green.  In Europe, all markets are in the green as well at this point.  As of 7:30 am, U.S. futures are pointing to a quarter percent gap higher. 

Remember that even with the uptrend line broken, we are not far off the highs and we did need a rest.  So, be careful about getting too bearish or over-reacting.  Yes, Trade War whiplash is likely to continue.  However, in a longer-term view, the market is still bullish. 

Today is Friday. So don’t forget to take profits in front of the weekend. Continue to lock-in gains, move stops, and trade your plan.  Keep in mind that a Trader’s job is to consistently make gains, not to hit home runs every once in a while.

Ed

Sorry, but no Swing Trade Ideas for your watchlist on Friday. However, if you’re in the trading room at 9:10 am Eastern, we will cover some charts. Trade smart, take profits along the way and trade your plan. Also, do not forget to check for upcoming earnings. Stocks we mention and talk about are not recommendations to buy or sell.

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🎯 Mike Probst: Rick, Got CTL off the scanner today. Already up 30%. Love it.

🎯 Dick Carp: the scanner paid for the year with HES-thank you

🎯 Arnoldo Bolanos: LTA scanner really works $$, thanks Ed.

🎯 Bob S: LTA is incredible…. I use it … would not trade without it

🎯 Malcolm .: Posted in room 2, @Rick… I used the LTA Scanner to go through hundreds of stocks this weekend and picked out three to trade:  PYPL, TGT, and ZS.   Quality patterns and with my trading, up 24%, 7% and 12%…. this program is gold.

🎯 Friday 6/21/19  (10:09 am) Aaron B: Today, my account is at +190% since January. Thanks, RWO HRC Flash Malcolm Thomas Steve Ed Bob S Bob C Mike P and everyone that contributes every day. I love our job.

Disclosure: We do not act on all trades we mention, and not all mentions acted on the day of the mention. All trades we mention are for your consideration only.

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In spite of LOW and TGT both reporting beats (and guidance raises) before the bell, US Markets all gapped lower Wednesday on trade fears based on China’s anger over the US Senate passing a Hong Kong Democracy Bill.  After the Open, we ground sideways the rest of the morning.  However, just before 1 pm, word came from White House sources that a phase one of any trade deal is not expected to be completed in 2019.  This caused an immediate and dramatic sell-off for the next half hour.  

After that early-afternoon selloff, the remainder of the day was spent recovering from this over-reaction.  By day end, we closed with indecisive, black candles across the board.  The SPY and DIA both finished down about 0.4% and the QQQ down 0.6%.  However, all indices remained in their range for the week and we needed a bit of a rest to relieve over-extension anyway. So, the down day was not necessarily a bad thing overall.

Thursday’s major economic news includes Weekly Jobless Claims and Philly Fed Mfg. Index (both at 8:30 am) and Oct. Home Sales (10 am).  There are also a couple of Fed speakers, but they should not move markets.   The only major earnings before the bell today are for M (which posted a miss on sales and lowered forward guidance).  In addition, Impeachment Hearings resume at 9 am.

Overnight, Asian markets were all in the red.  In Europe, markets are almost all in the red as well at this point.  As of 7:30 am, U.S. futures are just on the red side of flat across the board.  However, as is usual lately after the Wed. afternoon bad news about the Trade War, last night the opposite implication comes from China. It is being reported that China has invited the US negotiators to Beijing for another round of talks. (This China Trade War debacle is the very definition of ping-pong diplomacy.)

While Impeachment Hearings continue Thursday, the case has either already been made or was never going to be made (depending on your political point of view).  Either way, that circus will wind down soon with an Impeachment vote. However, the China Trade War story is very likely to drag on for some time.

Remember that the bulls remain strong and resilient.  So, be careful over-reacting to any temporary shock news.  Continue to take profits, move stops, and trade your plan.  Keep in mind that a Trader’s job is to consistently work their process to make gains…not to hit home runs every once in a while.

Ed

Swing Trade Ideas for your watchlist and consideration. Long – ADT, PWR, GRMN, AIZ, CAH, FEYE, GE, FITB, NTRS, INFO, STT. Short – MYL, NI, FANG, OXY, CINF, MCD. Trade smart, take profits along the way and trade your plan. Also, do not forget to check for upcoming earnings. Stocks we mention and talk about are not recommendations to buy or sell.

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🎯 Mike Probst: Rick, Got CTL off the scanner today. Already up 30%. Love it.

🎯 Dick Carp: the scanner paid for the year with HES-thank you

🎯 Arnoldo Bolanos: LTA scanner really works $$, thanks Ed.

🎯 Bob S: LTA is incredible…. I use it … would not trade without it

🎯 Malcolm .: Posted in room 2, @Rick… I used the LTA Scanner to go through hundreds of stocks this weekend and picked out three to trade:  PYPL, TGT, and ZS.   Quality patterns and with my trading, up 24%, 7% and 12%…. this program is gold.

🎯 Friday 6/21/19  (10:09 am) Aaron B: Today, my account is at +190% since January. Thanks, RWO HRC Flash Malcolm Thomas Steve Ed Bob S Bob C Mike P and everyone that contributes every day. I love our job.

Disclosure: We do not act on all trades we mention, and not all mentions acted on the day of the mention. All trades we mention are for your consideration only.

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Markets gapped higher Tuesday (despite HD and KSS both missing and lowering Q4 forecasts).  However, after the gap-up, the selling began immediately and took us to red territory across the board.  However, a late-morning rebound rally recovered some of the losses.  The rest of the day was a range-bound grind sideways that left the DIA (anchored by HD) printing a Bearish Engulfing candle, the SPY barely red and the QQQ printing a new all-time high close that was also a black-body Hanging Man candle. In addition, the rally may be showing more signs of being stretched as T2122 fell again (meaning we are maintaining all-time highs on fewer participating companies).

It is worth noting that during his Tuesday Cabinet Meeting Photo Op, President Trump again threatened to raise tariffs on China (if they don’t make a deal).  That made no impact on markets.  This was the first time in a long time, a China Trade headline or rumor had no impact at all on markets.  Impeachment Hearings, which dominated news all day, also seemed to have no impact on markets today. However, overnight the Senate passed the Hong Kong Democracy Bill (President Trump is expected to sign), which immediately drew China’s ire and spooked International Markets (on fear this would provoke more escalation in the Trade War).

Wednesday’s major economic news is limited to Oil Inventories (10:30 am) and the release of October FOMC Minutes (2 pm).  However, since all Fed votes were made public and most Fed voters have spoken publicly since the FOMC Meeting, this too may be a non-event for markets.  Major earnings before the bell today include LOW (which beat earnings, missed on revenue and raised guidance) and TGT (which posted had a huge beat on the top and bottom lines and also raised forecast for Q4.)  In addition. Impeachment Hearings resume at 9 am.

Overnight, Asian markets were flat to green.  In Europe, markets are mixed, but mostly green at this point.  As of 7:30 am, U.S. futures are pointing toward a gap higher of between 0.2% (DIA and SPY) and 0.4% (QQQ).  However, HD also reported a sales miss and lowered its full-year guidance this morning. It may also be worth noting that the Hong Kong siege may be winding down with only 100 people still hold-up inside the surrounded University campus.

Once again, we have no scheduled news, all the important earnings already done before the bell, and Impeachment Hearings will likely control the news cycle during the day.  However, since we’re in a Trade War, that front always has the potential for news. Nonetheless, it would not be surprising for markets to gap and then drift the remainder of the day.  Unexpected news can always surface.  Regardless, the bulls remain very resilient, only willing to hear good news for months now.  So, don’t get caught over-reacting to a temporary shock.  Continue to be cautious, take profits and move stops.  Remember that a Trader’s job is to consistently make gains…not to hit the occasional home run.

Ed

Swing Trade Ideas for your watchlist and consideration. Long – DT, ALLE, ARNC, MGM, IPG, FEYE, PKG, GE, FITB, INTC, WFC, GS. Short – MYL, NI, FE, FANG, OXY, MCD, DG, CCEP. Trade smart, take profits along the way and trade your plan. Also, do not forget to check for upcoming earnings. Stocks we mention and talk about are not recommendations to buy or sell.

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🎯 Mike Probst: Rick, Got CTL off the scanner today. Already up 30%. Love it.

🎯 Dick Carp: the scanner paid for the year with HES-thank you

🎯 Arnoldo Bolanos: LTA scanner really works $$, thanks Ed.

🎯 Bob S: LTA is incredible…. I use it … would not trade without it

🎯 Malcolm .: Posted in room 2, @Rick… I used the LTA Scanner to go through hundreds of stocks this weekend and picked out three to trade:  PYPL, TGT, and ZS.   Quality patterns and with my trading, up 24%, 7% and 12%…. this program is gold.

🎯 Friday 6/21/19  (10:09 am) Aaron B: Today, my account is at +190% since January. Thanks, RWO HRC Flash Malcolm Thomas Steve Ed Bob S Bob C Mike P and everyone that contributes every day. I love our job.

Disclosure: We do not act on all trades we mention, and not all mentions acted on the day of the mention. All trades we mention are for your consideration only.

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The markets waffled and then drifted higher Monday on a lull in news.  A late-day push by the bears was unable to stave off another all-time high close on the SPY, DIA, and QQQ…but barely.  More troublingly, breadth dwindled again as T2122 fell back into the 50s while we printed those new all-time highs.  This means fewer companies are participating in the rally.  As we said in the room today, the rubber band is getting pretty stretched.

The only “in day” news Monday was a meeting between President Trump and Fed Chair Powell.  While such meetings have happened often in the past, never has a President continually belittled and berated the Fed before and certainly never calling the Fed Chair (he appointed) an “enemy of America.”  The White House says the President made a case for negative rates, while Powell explained the current Fed policy. Regardless of the President’s temperament, both sides reported the meeting was cordial. Neither side claimed any changes were decided.

Tuesday’s major economic news is limited to Building Permits (8:30 am).  However, there will be a Fed speaker at 9 am.  Major earnings include HD (see below), KSS, MDT, TJX, and TDG all before the Open.  In addition, Impeachment Hearings resume Tuesday with several people scheduled to testify.

Overnight, Asian markets were flat to green.  In Europe, markets are mixed, but mostly green at this point.  As of 7:30 am, U.S. futures are pointing toward a gap higher of between 0.2% (DIA and SPY) and 0.4% (QQQ).  However, HD also reported a sales miss and lowered its full-year guidance this morning. It may also be worth noting that the Hong Kong siege may be winding down with only 100 people still hold-up inside the surrounded University campus.

With all the important earnings coming before the bell and Impeachment Hearings likely controlling the news cycle during the day, it would not be surprising for markets to gap and drift Tuesday.  However, unexpected news (diversion?) from the Trade War with China can always surface.  Either way, the bulls have really only wanted to hear good news for months now.  So, don’t get caught over-reacting to a temporary shock.  Continue to be cautious, take profits and move stops.  Remember that a Trader’s job is to consistently make gains…not to hit the occasional home run.

Ed

Swing Trade Ideas for your watchlist and consideration. Long – ALLE, PSX, IFF, IPG, MGM, ITW, PCAR, PKG, LEG, GE, VLO, INTC, APH, NTRS, UTX, WFC, KSU, STI, MS, KR. Short – MCD, FE, CCEP, NI, MYL. Trade smart, take profits along the way and trade your plan. Also, do not forget to check for upcoming earnings. Stocks we mention and talk about are not recommendations to buy or sell.

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🎯 Mike Probst: Rick, Got CTL off the scanner today. Already up 30%. Love it.

🎯 Dick Carp: the scanner paid for the year with HES-thank you

🎯 Arnoldo Bolanos: LTA scanner really works $$, thanks Ed.

🎯 Bob S: LTA is incredible…. I use it … would not trade without it

🎯 Malcolm .: Posted in room 2, @Rick… I used the LTA Scanner to go through hundreds of stocks this weekend and picked out three to trade:  PYPL, TGT, and ZS.   Quality patterns and with my trading, up 24%, 7% and 12%…. this program is gold.

🎯 Friday 6/21/19  (10:09 am) Aaron B: Today, my account is at +190% since January. Thanks, RWO HRC Flash Malcolm Thomas Steve Ed Bob S Bob C Mike P and everyone that contributes every day. I love our job.

Disclosure: We do not act on all trades we mention, and not all mentions acted on the day of the mention. All trades we mention are for your consideration only.

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The bulls ran roughshod Friday from a gap higher (on a Larry Kudlow report of a phase-one deal with China being nearly complete) to a push most of the day.  During the late afternoon, President Trump announced Executive Orders forcing transparency in drug expenses.  With bulls only wanting to hear good news, this was read as very bullish by insurers, hospitals and even drug makers (no downside was going to be recognized for anyone).  So, at the end of the day the SPY, DIA, and QQQ had all achieved new all-time high closes. 

Monday has no major economic news.  There will also be another break in Impeachment Hearings.  In addition, there are also no major earnings reports.  However, there were more violent clashes in Hong Kong with Police forcing entry into a University and being met by Molotov Cocktails and homemade arrows. 

Overnight, Asian markets were mixed.  In Europe, markets are also mixed with the FTSE and a couple of smaller burses in the green, while the DAX, CAC and most others are in the red at this point.  As of 7:30 am, U.S. futures are pointing toward a gap higher of between 0.1% (SPY) and 0.3% (QQQ).

With no major news planned for the day, it is quite possible that the lull gives bulls the chance to push even higher.  However, unexpected news from the Impeachment or Trade War with China front can always throw things one way or the there.  Either way, the bulls have really only wanted to hear good news for months now.  So, don’t get caught over-reacting to a temporary shock.  Follow the trend, wait for an entry signal and above all, obey your rules!   Be cautious and continue to take profits and move stops.  Remember that a Trader’s job is to consistently make gains…not to hit the occasional home run.

Ed

Swing Trade Ideas for your consideration. Long – BHC, CXO, IPG, CDW, CAH, PM, K, PNR, PCAR, DOV, GE, AMP, CTXS, UTX, WFC, MS. Short – MOS, OHI, CINF, CHD, MCD, CTAS. Trade smart, take profits along the way and trade your plan. Also, do not forget to check for upcoming earnings. Stocks we mention and talk about are not recommendations to buy or sell.

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🎯 Mike Probst: Rick, Got CTL off the scanner today. Already up 30%. Love it.

🎯 Dick Carp: the scanner paid for the year with HES-thank you

🎯 Arnoldo Bolanos: LTA scanner really works $$, thanks Ed.

🎯 Bob S: LTA is incredible…. I use it … would not trade without it

🎯 Malcolm .: Posted in room 2, @Rick… I used the LTA Scanner to go through hundreds of stocks this weekend and picked out three to trade:  PYPL, TGT, and ZS.   Quality patterns and with my trading, up 24%, 7% and 12%…. this program is gold.

🎯 Friday 6/21/19  (10:09 am) Aaron B: Today, my account is at +190% since January. Thanks, RWO HRC Flash Malcolm Thomas Steve Ed Bob S Bob C Mike P and everyone that contributes every day. I love our job.

Disclosure: We do not act on all trades we mention, and not all mentions acted on the day of the mention. All trades we mention are for your consideration only.

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DISCLAIMER: Investing / Trading involves significant financial risk and is not suitable for everyone. No communication from Hit and Run Candlesticks Inc, its affiliates or representatives is not financial or trading advice. All information provided by Hit and Run Candlesticks Inc, its affiliates and representatives are intended for educational purposes only. You are advised to test any new trading approach before implementing it.  Past performance does not guarantee future results.  Terms of Service

Markets got a respite Thursday, with no new trade-related news, Fed Chair Powell saying nothing new and no news on the Impeachment front.  As a result of the lull, markets rested all day.  However, as has been the modus operandi recently, the bulls stepped in at day end to ensure that we printed a new all-time high close in the SPY and DIA. 

Thursday news included a pre-market beat and raise by WMT, which was met by tremendous fading of the gap-up all day long.  KHC also got a downgrade by GS and suffered a massive sell-off all day.  It is also worth noting that T2122 shows the 4wk High/Low Ratio remains only mid-range.  This means these recent index highs have been achieved with fewer participating companies.  This is a risk factor for bulls.

After-hours, NVDA reported a 20-cent beat on higher than expected sales.  This should provide a Friday tailwind to the Tech Sector.  13F filings released after the close also showed that BRKB (Warren Buffet) had reduced holdings in AAPL, WFC, PSX and SIRI, while at the same time adding positions in OXY and RH.  (This was for the quarter ended in June.) While the US Administration has no credibility left on the matter, Larry Kudlow did again tell Bloomberg that a “phase one deal” is in the final stages of negotiation between the US and China.

Friday economic news includes Retail Sales and Import/Export Prices (both at 8:30 am), Industrial Production (9:15 am) and Business Inventories (10 am).  However, Impeachment Hearings also resume again Friday. The only major earnings report on the day will be JD, before the bell.

Overnight, Asian markets were all in the green.  In Europe, markets are mixed, but mostly red with the FTSE, CAC, and several others underwater so far.  As of 7:30 am, U.S. futures are all pointing to gap higher of between a quarter percent and 0.40%.

Impeachment hearings resume Friday.  It is also quite possible we see more twists in the Trade War saga.  However, the bulls have remained stubborn in recent months.  So, don’t over-react to what may turn out to be very temporary whiplashes.  Follow the trend, wait for an entry signal and above all, obey your rules!   Be cautious and continue to take profits and move stops.  Remember that a Trader’s job is to consistently make gains…not to hit the occasional home run.

Ed

Sorry, but no Trade ideas for Friday. Remember that Friday is pay day. Take some profit off the table and protect yourself in front of a long weekend news cycle (when we cannot react). Trade smart, take profits along the way and trade your plan. Also, do not forget to check for upcoming earnings. Stocks we mention and talk about are not recommendations to buy or sell.

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🎯 Mike Probst: Rick, Got CTL off the scanner today. Already up 30%. Love it.

🎯 Dick Carp: the scanner paid for the year with HES-thank you

🎯 Arnoldo Bolanos: LTA scanner really works $$, thanks Ed.

🎯 Bob S: LTA is incredible…. I use it … would not trade without it

🎯 Malcolm .: Posted in room 2, @Rick… I used the LTA Scanner to go through hundreds of stocks this weekend and picked out three to trade:  PYPL, TGT, and ZS.   Quality patterns and with my trading, up 24%, 7% and 12%…. this program is gold.

🎯 Friday 6/21/19  (10:09 am) Aaron B: Today, my account is at +190% since January. Thanks, RWO HRC Flash Malcolm Thomas Steve Ed Bob S Bob C Mike P and everyone that contributes every day. I love our job.

Disclosure: We do not act on all trades we mention, and not all mentions acted on the day of the mention. All trades we mention are for your consideration only.

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DISCLAIMER: Investing / Trading involves significant financial risk and is not suitable for everyone. No communication from Hit and Run Candlesticks Inc, its affiliates or representatives is not financial or trading advice. All information provided by Hit and Run Candlesticks Inc, its affiliates and representatives are intended for educational purposes only. You are advised to test any new trading approach before implementing it.  Past performance does not guarantee future results.  Terms of Service

Markets gapped down a bit Wednesday on trade fears prompted by President Trump’s Tuesday speech and threats of new tariffs.  However, the bulls stepped in as usual and drove the indices quickly back to flat.  Fed Chair Powell made no waves with his Congressional testimony and there were no major twists in the Impeachment hearings.  So, markets treaded water most of the mid-day before the SPY, DIA and QQQ all closed at new all-time record highs again.

Among the news driving markets Wednesday was DIS reporting very good subscriber sales for their new streaming service and NKE saying it will no longer sell directly to AMZN.  On the trade front, China reported that it will not be buying $50bil in US grain (as President Trump has repeatedly touted) and don’t want to set a specific amount on what they will buy.  Moreover, they also repeated that tariff reductions are needed for the so-called “Phase One” of a deal. This may have just been another tit-for-tat reply to the President’s tariff threats from Tuesday. Regardless, this news stream is likely to continue as a Deal our President says was done appears to be anything but done.

At the end of the day, the EU reported that it “expected” President Trump to postpone tariffs on European Autos (as was done in May).  However, there was no word of another postponement out of the White House.  (Wed. was the deadline to postpone them.)  Then after hours, CSCO and NTWP both reported beats.

Thursday economic news includes PPI and Weekly Jobless Claims (both at 8:30 am).  Fed Chair Powell also testifies before Congress again at 10 am, but Impeachment Hearings will likely grab the spotlight.  The only major earnings Thursday will be WMT and VIAB before the bell and AMAT and NVDA after the close.  (WMT already reported a beat this morning.)

Overnight, Asian markets were all in the red.  In Europe, markets are mixed with the FTSE, DAX, and most others in the red, but the CAC and a couple others in the green.  As of 7:30 am, U.S. futures are all just on the red side of flat.

The Impeachment hearings are likely to drive markets Thursday.  (Fed Chair Powell is very unlikely to say anything to the Senate that he did not say to Congress on Wed.)  However, more twists on the China Trade War front may also occur.  Regardless of what shocks that may come, remember that the bulls have been extremely resilient in recent months.  So, don’t over-react to temporary whiplash.  Try to follow the trend.  Be cautious and continue to take profits and move stops. 

Ed

Swing-Trade Trade ideas for your consideration. Long – KHC, ALLE, ARNC, IFF, CVX, CDW, K, MAS, KLAC, SWKS, PNR, SYY, FBHS, AMP, UTX. Short – TGT, STZ, CINF, JCI, F, MOS. Trade smart, take profits along the way and trade your plan. Also, do not forget to check for upcoming earnings. Stocks we mention and talk about are not recommendations to buy or sell.

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Markets gapped slightly (+0.10%) and then rallied early, maxing out about half a percent above the Monday close.  However, the bulls faltered at that level and traded back lower leaving upper wicks.  Nonetheless, the SPY, DIA, and QQQ all managed to close the day Tuesday at new all-time high closes…but on candles that were very indecisive.

Among the news drivers Tuesday was a mid-day speech by the President.  Market Analysts had hoped it would be a positive speech on trade and China negotiation success.  Others had expected an announcement of another postponement of European Auto tariffs.  (Wed. is the deadline for another postponement, and this being an economic and trade speech the announcement was expected.) 

However, instead, President Trump took the opportunity to say the Fed has been holding the US economy back.  He also again said China had been cheating the US for decades (and that the prior US Presidents must not have understood trade).  And while he said a phase-one deal with China was now “close,” he went on to threaten substantial increases in tariffs if no deal is reached.  (Rather than being “a done deal” as he has said in the past, this posturing clearly indicates negotiations are still underway.)  Finally, he also failed to mention the postponing of the tariffs on European Automobiles.  This was decidedly NOT the kind of speech markets had hoped to hear.

Beyond the speech, the President also threatened the World Trade Organization on Tuesday.  (Bloomberg reports say he is threatening to block the WTO budget approval, which requires unanimous consent by member states, unless the WTO falls in-line with his views on trade.)   So, all in all, this was a bad day for anyone with any concerns about International Trade.

In addition to the US Market pullback, overnight Asian markets were all in the red.  In Europe, markets are also all strongly down at this point.  As of 7:30 am, U.S. futures were on track for a 0.3% to 0.4% percent gap lower across the board.

Wednesday’s economic news includes CPI (8:30 am) and Fed Chair Powell testifies before Congress at 11 am.  The only major earnings events will take place after the close as CSCO, NTAP, and TCOM all report.

Fed Chairman Powell’s testimony is very likely to be the large market-driver today.  However, Impeachment testimony (and off-setting events designed to distract) will also fill the news.  Regardless of any shock markets may get, remember the bulls have been extremely resilient in recent months.  So, don’t over-react to temporary whiplash.  Try to follow the trend.  Be cautious and continue to take profits and move stops. 

Ed

Swing-Trade Trade ideas for your consideration. Long – CARS, KHC, ARNC, CDW, MAS, K, DOV, PNR, AMD, FBHS, VLO, AMP, UTX, MS, KEY. Short – ETR, SO, CINF, STZ, CTAS, DG, TGT, CPB. Trade smart, take profits along the way and trade your plan. Also, do not forget to check for upcoming earnings. Stocks we mention and talk about are not recommendations to buy or sell.

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🎯 Dick Carp: the scanner paid for the year with HES-thank you

🎯 Arnoldo Bolanos: LTA scanner really works $$, thanks Ed.

🎯 Bob S: LTA is incredible…. I use it … would not trade without it

🎯 Malcolm .: Posted in room 2, @Rick… I used the LTA Scanner to go through hundreds of stocks this weekend and picked out three to trade:  PYPL, TGT, and ZS.   Quality patterns and with my trading, up 24%, 7% and 12%…. this program is gold.

🎯 Friday 6/21/19  (10:09 am) Aaron B: Today, my account is at +190% since January. Thanks, RWO HRC Flash Malcolm Thomas Steve Ed Bob S Bob C Mike P and everyone that contributes every day. I love our job.

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The indices gapped down about half a percent on Monday (on Hong Kong unrest, the contraction of GDP in the UK and a lack of positive spin to offset Friday’s bad news on the Trade War front).  However, the bulls continue to be resilient and they rebounded to cut the losses by more than half, leaving white candles across all major markets.

Among the news that helped were reports that BA will begin deliveries of its 737Max again in December and that KKR has formally asked WBA about purchasing it (in an unknown type of deal).  On this news, the DIA even managed to put in a new all-time high close (by a few cents).  This leaves us in a tight consolidation in the latest stair-step of the bull run.

There is no US economic news on tap again Tuesday, but there are three Fed speakers during the day.  The only earnings of note are DXC.

However, President Trump does make a mid-day speech today on Trade and International Commerce , which will likely touch on his China Trade War. It was also reported after-hours Monday by Politico that he may announce another six-month postponement of tariffs on European Autos. (Those tariffs were already postponed once in May.)

Overnight, Asian markets were mixed.  In Europe, markets are also mixed, but mostly green at this point.  As of 7:30 am, U.S. futures were pointing to a flat open, barely on the green side of even.

With the vast majority of earnings behind us, fear of global recession, twists in the China Trade War and (Impeachment-related or meant to distract from the Impeachment) political news are likely to drive news cycles and markets again this week.  Remember to be cautious and continue to take profits and move stops.

Ed

Swing-Trade Trade ideas for your consideration. Long – CARS, BHC, ARNC, SNA, MAS, DOV, PCAR, AMD, VLO, DD, FBHS, AMP, UTX, MS. Short – EFX, ETR, SO, KO, ATVI, SBUX, STZ. Trade smart, take profits along the way and trade your plan. Also, do not forget to check for upcoming earnings. Stocks we mention and talk about are not recommendations to buy or sell.

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🎯 Mike Probst: Rick, Got CTL off the scanner today. Already up 30%. Love it.

🎯 Dick Carp: the scanner paid for the year with HES-thank you

🎯 Arnoldo Bolanos: LTA scanner really works $$, thanks Ed.

🎯 Bob S: LTA is incredible…. I use it … would not trade without it

🎯 Malcolm .: Posted in room 2, @Rick… I used the LTA Scanner to go through hundreds of stocks this weekend and picked out three to trade:  PYPL, TGT, and ZS.   Quality patterns and with my trading, up 24%, 7% and 12%…. this program is gold.

🎯 Friday 6/21/19  (10:09 am) Aaron B: Today, my account is at +190% since January. Thanks, RWO HRC Flash Malcolm Thomas Steve Ed Bob S Bob C Mike P and everyone that contributes every day. I love our job.

Disclosure: We do not act on all trades we mention, and not all mentions acted on the day of the mention. All trades we mention are for your consideration only.

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DISCLAIMER: Investing / Trading involves significant financial risk and is not suitable for everyone. No communication from Hit and Run Candlesticks Inc, its affiliates or representatives is not financial or trading advice. All information provided by Hit and Run Candlesticks Inc, its affiliates and representatives are intended for educational purposes only. You are advised to test any new trading approach before implementing it.  Past performance does not guarantee future results.  Terms of Service