The U.S. market remains in a Confirmed Uptrend. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq made new all-time highs this
week, holding trend along their respective 10- and 21-DMA. Distribution stands at one and six days, respec-
tively, though two days expire on the Nasdaq early next week.
Technology, Consumer Cyclical, and Retail led all sectors by a wide margin this week, gaining 2–3% each. Fi-
nancial, Capital Equipment, and Utility lagged, declining 1–2% each, while Energy broke back below its 50-
DMA after dropping 5%. Utility and Energy are the only two sectors trading below their respective 200-DMA.
Top-ranked industry groups outperforming this week include Medical Services, Internet, Software, Building Prod-
ucts, Home Furnishings, Trucks, and Discount Retail. With the resurgence in Technology, leadership did narrow.
65% of S&P 500 stocks are trading above their respective 50-DMA and 57% are trading above their respective
200-DMA, compared with 79% and 59%, respectively, last week.