Market View

The U.S. market remains in a Confirmed Uptrend. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq pulled back this week, consolidating
very sharp one-week gains above near-term support at the 100-DMA (3,910) and 50-DMA (10,956), respectively. The S&P
500 still faces resistance at the rolling 200-DMA (4,067) followed by the September high of 4,119. The Nasdaq touched
100-DMA (11,511) resistance Tuesday before pulling back to support over the last three sessions. The distribution day
count stands at six and two, respectively

Market View

The U.S. market is in a Confirmed Uptrend. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq gapped up 6% and 8% respectively this week and regained key levels of resistance. The S&P 500 is trading above its 100-DMA (3,904) for the first time since early September and quickly approaching the next level of resistance at its 200-DMA (4,081). The Nasdaq broke through its 50-DMA (11,014) and October highs (11,210) but will face resistance at its 100-DMA (11,518). The distribution day count stands at five and two respectively.

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XLV declined 1.5% last week, consolidating strong 4-week gains just above 200-DMA ($130) support. The 50-DMA is
trading at $126.35. Resistance is $134.47. The relative strength line (vs. S&P 500) continues to rise, still warranting an
overweight sector positioning.

Market View

The U.S. market remains in an Uptrend Under Pressure. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq pulled back sharply from resistance at their 100-DMA (3,897) and 50-DMA (11,123) respectively. Indices are back below all key moving averages as the distribution day count has increased to four and two. The market status will be downgraded to a Downtrend should the S&P 500 close below the follow through day low (3,647) however price support is not until YTD lows at 3,491 and 10,088 respectively.

Market View

 

The U.S. market remains in a Confirmed Uptrend. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rallied for a second straight week, progressing instantly higher post the October 21 follow-through day (FTD). The S&P 500 closed above its 50-DMA (3,842), which will now act as initial near-term support, while the 100-DMA (3,903) is now the next level of logical resistance. The Nasdaq is still trading below both the early October high of 11,230 and the rolling 50-DMA (11,314), which will coincide to act as near-term resistance. The distribution day count stands at two, and one, respectively.

Market View

The U.S. market has been upgraded to a Confirmed Uptrend. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq staged a Day 7 follow-through today, each jumping over 2% in higher day/day volume. Both indices closed back above their respective 10- and 21-DMA, with the next level of resistance at October highs (S&P 500: 3,806; Nasdaq: 11,230) followed by the rolling 50-DMA (S&P 500: 3,887; Nasdaq: 11,517).