Yesterday,
- European markets had a mixed session. Most major indices continued to face resistance at their near-term support levels. We recommend that investors continue to maintain a cautious stance on the markets until a follow-through day/new rally high on strong volume.
- The Stoxx 600 ended flat yesterday, gaining 0.13% on low volume. It continues to face resistance near 466, which coincides with its November 2021 lows. Among sectors, Real Estate gained more than 1% and Utility advanced 0.5%. On the flip side, Travel & Leisure lost 2% and Technology fell 0.9%.
- Among other major indices, France’s CAC 40 rose above its March 2023 highs to make a new all-time high.
However, volume was low. Germany’s DAX continues to face resistance at its March 2023 highs. Both indices
continue to remain in a Rally Attempt. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.5% on low volume. - Ireland was moved to a Rally Attempt after the index held its recent lows. Actionable names in the Focus List are Swedish Orphan Biovitrum (SOBI.SE; SOBI:SS), Deutsche Boerse (DB1X.DE; DB1:GR), Ferrari (RACE.IT;
RACE:IM), Infineon Techs. (Xet) (IFXX.DE; IFX:GR), Interparfums (ITP.FR; ITP:FP), Nibe Industrier (NIBE.SE; NIBEB:SS), and Straumann Hldg. (STMN.CH; STMN:SW).