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ETF Tracker StatSheet           You can view the latest version here. DUMPING INTO THE WEEKEND [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets The futures already painted bleak picture based on doubts whether Biden really would be able to pass its $1.9 Trillion stimulus package. Some see it as untenable, so the cash market took a dive at the opening. As …

ETF Tracker StatSheet           You can view the latest version here. Preserving The Bullish Trend [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets Yesterday, I talked about rising bond yields to be a potential equalizer to future market direction, and we saw some of it today. Stocks broke down a couple of times this morning, as the 10-year yield surged twice …

ETF Tracker StatSheet           You can view the latest version here. GLIDING INTO THE WEEKEND [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets Quadruple witching day provided much volatility, but the fallout was barely worth mentioning with the major indexes slipping moderately but closing the week on the plus side of the ledger. Added CNBC: The stock market experienced massive volume …

ETF Tracker StatSheet           You can view the latest version here. SAME NEWS, DIFFERENT DAY [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets The futures markets already indicated a continuation of this week’s directionless pattern, which dominated the regular session as well. The usual suspects contributed to uncertainty, as the Brexit talks appeared to be collapsing, the much hoped-for stimulus package …

ETF Tracker StatSheet           You can view the latest version here. BARFING INTO THE CLOSE [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets An early rally in the Nasdaq ran out of steam late in the session with the index following the Dow and S&P 500 via a sudden swan dive into the red. The usual culprits contributed to the lackluster …

ETF Tracker StatSheet           You can view the latest version here. S&P 500 Scores A Record Close [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets Hope reigned supreme that a hypothetically effective vaccine will become reality and cause the economy to recover some time next year, which would benefit stocks. “This week’s positive vaccine news is a game-changer in our view, …