ETF Tracker StatSheet https://theetfbully.com/2017/12/weekly-statsheet-etf-tracker-newsletter-updated-12212017/ CRAWLING BACK TOWARDS THE UNCHANGED LINE [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets Despite today’s aimless meandering, which had the major indexes crawling out of a hole towards the unchanged line, the Dow and S&P 500 managed to score their fifth straight weekly advance despite ending the session slightly in the red. For sure, with …
Hunting For A Fresh Catalyst
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets With the tax reform package now being a done deal, the markets were in need of a new catalyst to continue their bullish theme. Since there was none to speak of, equities simply rallied higher because… well… that’s what they do. Energy, Financials and Telecom contributed to the positive outcome, but the mid-session …
Tax-Revamp Boost Runs Out Of Steam
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets The major indexes slipped a bit as the much touted and hyped tax deal appeared to be done, and the legislation was finally sent to President Trump for his signature. It seems that the bill’s passage left investors emotionally exhausted and apathetic as the actual news was a non-event in terms of market …
Falling Off The Highs
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets The major indexes slipped today as all eyes remained firmly focused on the tax package, which originally was supposed to be signed by President Trump today. However, after the markets closed, the process “hit a procedural snag” forcing another vote on Wednesday. Whether that will finally cinch the deal is everyone’s guess. Equities …
Tax Cut Expectations Propel The Major Indexes
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets How many times have I referred to the expected tax law changes to be responsible for powering the equity markets? Too many to recall, but it appears to be the gift that keeps on giving. Today was no different, as the major indexes ended solidly in the green. ZH summed the record run …
ETF Tracker Newsletter For December 15, 2017
ETF Tracker StatSheet https://theetfbully.com/2017/12/weekly-statsheet-etf-tracker-newsletter-updated-12142017/ EXTENDING THE WEEKLY GAIN STREAK [Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets When looking at yesterday’s weakening market action, today can only be described as “opposite” day, as senators Rubio and Corker fell in line and announced a “Yes” vote to the long overdue agreement on Trump’s tax plan, as a last minute expansion of …