Market View

The U.S. market remains in a Confirmed Uptrend. The S&P 500 continued a V-shaped recovery and closed 1.5% higher for the week, ending just 1% off all-time highs (5,670). Support is at the 10-DMA (5,536) and then the 21-DMA (5,497). The Nasdaq rose 1.4% for the week, retaking the 50-DMA (17,639), which may now act as support. It remains about 4% off all-time highs (18,671). The distribution day count is at zero and one, respectively.

O’Neil Health Care Weekly

XLV gained 1.9% last week, moving back into all-time highs. Despite strong absolute action, its RS line has begun to pullback given
the rebound in the broader market. We still recommend an overweight sector positioning as the RS line has yet to make a lower low
and ideas continue to act well. Look for immediate support at the rising 21-DMA ($149.73), followed by the 50-DMA ($147.75).

Market View

The U.S. market was shifted to a Confirmed Uptrend. Each index staged a follow-through day after posting strong weekly gains.
The S&P 500 has regained its 50-DMA (5,464) and is testing price resistance along ~5,566. The Nasdaq is slightly above its 50-DMA
(17,585) and attempting to settle above this key moving average. No distribution days on either index.

O’Neil Health Care Weekly

XLV advanced 60bps last week, remaining at all-time highs with a sharply rising RS line. Though we expect the sector to pullback given broad market weakness, we believe it will continue to outperform the market, warranting an overweight sector positioning. Look for immediate support at its 21-DMA ($148.76), followed by the 50-DMA ($146.62).

Market View

The U.S. market is in a Downtrend. Indices declined 2-3% due to broad-based distribution. The S&P 500 is testing 100-DMA (5,307) support while the Nasdaq breached its 100-DMA (16,878) and is testing price support along ~16,500, which coincides with the top of the prior base. Stay patient and wait for indices to settle and attempt a new rally.

O’Neil Health Care Weekly

XLV rallied further into all-time highs early last week, but ended the week down 27bps after a sharp pullback on Thursday to 21-DMA ($146.79) support. Its RS line continues to rise from lows, warranting an equal-weight sector positioning.