Markets Stabilize After Early Morning Selling

Published 11/03/2017, 01:16 AM
Updated 07/09/2023, 06:31 AM
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Early morning selling on Thursday was reversed by the close to leave markets in a stable position and their rallies intact.

For the S&P, the risk of a 'bull trap' was negated with a return to support on higher volume accumulation. The recovery wasn't enough to reverse the MACD trigger 'sell' but any upside on Friday would probably be enough to trigger a new 'buy' signal in this indicator.

SPX Daily Chart


The NASDAQ is some way from testing nearest support which will keep some technical traders away. Opportunists may see Thursday's action as a pullback 'buy'. It's not a long-term buying opportunity but a trade to rising channel resistance may still be in the offering. There is a 'sell' in On-Balance-Volume to mute Thursday's action.

COMPQ Daily Chart


The Russell 2000 remains in its 'bull flag' formation awaiting a cue to break the consolidation. A test of the 50-day MA looks a good opportunity to spark such a breakout.

RUT Daily Chart


The Semiconductor Index didn't lose ground but its ascent is running a very tight rally. The index could do with a pullback, preferably back to the 50-day MA. Current holders have no reason to sell yet.

SOX Daily Chart


For Thursday's action to mark a swing low there can't be any persistent move into the day's trading range; anything which finishes below Thursday's close will likely undercut the low and spark an acceleration in a quest to seek stronger support.

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