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Lower Inflation Keeps Bulls in the Driver’s Seat as Earnings Begin

Lower Inflation Keeps Bulls in the Driver’s Seat as Earnings Begin

Stocks keep rising as lower inflation spurs hope the Federal Reserve is almost done hiking interest rates. The S&P 500 rose 2.4 between Friday, July 7, and Friday, July 14. The index touched its highest level since April 2022, with 82 percent of its members...

Stocks Rise Into Earnings as ‘Soft Landing’ Hopes Grow: Market Trends

Stocks Rise Into Earnings as ‘Soft Landing’ Hopes Grow: Market Trends

Downloads are available here. TradeStation's ideas on TradingView are available here. Register for Market Trends here. Sizing Up the S&P 500 S&P 500 bounces after holding 50% retracement of June 26-30 weekly candle Index has few apparent bearish signals...

Chart of the Day: Is Caesars Following Travel Stocks Higher?

Chart of the Day: Is Caesars Following Travel Stocks Higher?

Travel stocks have climbed recently, and now Caesars Entertainment could be showing signs of strength. The first pattern on today’s chart is the falling trendline along the highs of February, March and mid-June. The casino operator pushed above it at the end of the...

Options Alert: Large Put Spread Targets Key Level in Apple

Options Alert: Large Put Spread Targets Key Level in Apple

Apple has surged this year as Wall Street anticipates a new iPhone cycle and growth opportunities in India. But yesterday options traders looked for a pause. Check out this large transaction that occurred shortly after Monday's open: 20,000 4-August 180 puts traded...

Tesla Gets a Rival on Wall Street as Traders Await Big Inflation Report

Tesla Gets a Rival on Wall Street as Traders Await Big Inflation Report

Tesla, one of the most active stocks in the market, suddenly has a rival among traders. Rivian Automotive (RIVN) announced better-than-expected deliveries last week. That gave Wall Street confidence the maker of electric pickups and SUVs is finally overcoming...

Stocks Near Highs After Bullish Outside Candle: Market Trends This Week

Stocks Near Highs After Bullish Outside Candle: Market Trends This Week

Downloads are available here. (New zip file this week.) Register for Market Trends here. Sizing Up the S&P 500 S&P 500 potentially overbought but few apparent reversal signals Bullish outside candle last week 10-day MA rising for 27 days, longest streak since...

A New Bull Market? Stocks Hit a New 52-Week High as Recession Fears Ease

A New Bull Market? Stocks Hit a New 52-Week High as Recession Fears Ease

Stocks rebounded sharply to end June as cooling inflation and strong economic data spurred hopes of a new bull market. The S&P 500 rose 2.3 percent between Friday, June 23, and Friday, June 30. It was the sixth positive week in the last seven. The index also had...

S&P Holds Breakout as Quarter End Approaches: Market Trends This Week

S&P Holds Breakout as Quarter End Approaches: Market Trends This Week

Downloads are available here. MACD cross days available here. Register for Market Trends here. Sizing Up the S&P 500 S&P 500 stayed 3 points above August 2022 high so far this week Momentum slowing but members above 20-day MAs still exceed...

Chart of the Day: Will Small Caps Follow the S&P Higher?

Chart of the Day: Will Small Caps Follow the S&P Higher?

The Russell 2000 small cap index has lagged all year, but it may be showing some signs of coming to life. The first pattern on today’s chart is the rally in early June, a potential sign of the bulls taking charge. RUT proceeded to retrace half the move before...