Yesterday,
European markets closed majorly in the red as investors continued to be cautious of rising inflation and bond yields. Disappointing earnings from Technology stocks further dragged Germany’s DAX. However, the U.K.’s FTSE 100 closed higher as the government plans easing of restrictions from March.
The Stoxx 600 closed in the red for the second straight day and was down 0.40% with support at its 21-DMA. Among sectors, Technology was the major decliner, while Travel & Leisure gained.
Among other major indices, France’s CAC closed in the green on higher volume and remains in a Confirmed Uptrend; it is currently consolidating along its moving averages. Germany’s DAX closed in the red with support at its 50-DMA and recorded a distribution day, taking the total distribution day count of six. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 also closed in the green on higher volume and remains in an Uptrend Under Pressure with six distribution days.
Of the 17 indices that we track, 10 closed in negative territory and recorded a distribution day each, including Denmark which lost the most. Austria was shifted to a Confirmed Uptrend after it reclaimed its prior rally high. The average distribution day count increased to 6.3, which is a concern.
Actionable names in the Focus List include Comet (COTN.CH; COTN:SW), Straumann Holding (STMN.CH; STMN :SW), GN Store Nord (GSN.DK; GN:DC), Schneider Electric (QT@F.FR; SU:FP), and B&M European Value Retail (BME.GB; BME:LN).