The U.S. market remains in a Rally Attempt. Indices have rallied off recent lows (S&P 500: 4,953; Nasdaq: 15,222) as the Nasdaq narrowly missed a follow-day after a strong move on Friday. Both indices face resistance at the at their respective 50-DMAs (S&P 500: 5,124; Nasdaq: 16,052).
Over the last five sessions, Technology and Consumer Cyclical rose ~4% and outperformed, followed by Retail, jumping 2%. Four other sectors – Consumer Staple, Energy, Capital Equipment and Utility – rose 1%, while Financial, Health Care and Basic Material gained slightly less than 1%. The best performing industry groups over the past five sessions include Department Stores, Auto Manufacturers, Ships, Banks, Leisure Toys, Education, Hospitals and Semiconductor Manufacturing. The worst performing industry groups over the past five sessions include Hardware, Steel, Leisure Movies, Wholesale Food, Internet Content, Auto Parts, Machinery, Specialty Retail and Solar. Forty-five percent of S&P 500 stocks are trading above their 50-DMA, and 72% are trading above their 200-DMA versus 34% and 67%, respectively, a week ago. Thirty-three percent of Nasdaq 100 stocks are trading above their respective 50-DMA, versus 18% one week ago.