[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets The weak performance of the last day of 2017 is now forgotten, and in the rear view mirror, as the major indexes stormed out of the starting blocks and never looked back. It was the S&P’s and Nasdaq’s turn to set new records while the Dow lagged for the time being. The energy, …
Edging Higher
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets It wasn’t much of a gain, but a gain nevertheless, as the major indexes ended their 2-day slide to close in the green by a small margin. Trading was subdued during this Holiday shortened week, as new catalysts were lacking, and I don’t expect much movement in equities over the last trading days …
Low Volume Equals Directionless Meandering
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets It was a tug-of-war between Apple (AAPL -2.53%) and the retail sector as the former fell and the latter rallied (XRT +1.12%). Crude oil (+2.27%) through in some bullish support but it the end, the major indexes headed south by a slight margin. Of course, Holiday shortened weeks invite low volume, so the …
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 …