The pause in the general market indexes continued but that wasn’t true of these stocks. Carpenter Technology flew past a cup-with-handle buy point at 71.30. Amazon.com is still buyable past a 145.86 consolidation and Elf Beauty popped out of a short pause after retaking its 50-day moving average line.

The major indexes had a quiet, half-day session after Thanksgiving, but finished with modest weekly gains, extending the strong gains this month. Novo Nordisk broke out of a new base on plans to bring weight-loss Wegovy to Japan and other new markets early next year. Taiwan Semiconductor is setting up with First Citizens Bancshares also just below a buy point.

Stock indexes closed moderately higher. Nvidia ‘sold the news’ after earnings, but the stock held up relatively well after another bullish quarter. Oil fell 4% to $74.45 a barrel after OPEC delayed a meeting set for Sunday. That fueled rumors of disagreement over production cuts. Stocks to watch include Advanced Micro Devices, ARM Holdings and Comfort Systems.

The major indexes retreated Tuesday, with investors cautious heading into Nvidia earnings. The rally still looks healthy, though many leading stocks are extended. Booking Holdings and Carpenter Technology are setting up, while Chinese retailer Miniso sold off despite strong earnings.

After a strong week last week, the market continued higher with more gains. The market is getting its pre-game workout in ahead of the sleepy turkey holiday on Thursday. Friday will be a half day. Eli Lilly made a run at 600 but volume trickled off by the end of the day. Transdigm saw a pullback to an important area of support and Palo Alto Networks is recovering after a negative reaction to its latest earnings report.

The stock market capped another strong week. The major indexes enjoyed slim Friday gains as they pause somewhat, but definitely aren’t pulling back. Small caps outperformed despite hitting resistance. Nvidia earnings loom large for AI stocks and the market rally. Novo Nordisk and MongoDB also are showing strength.

The stock market held up relatively well in light of earnings sell-offs for Walmart, Cisco Systems and Palo Alto Networks. Bond yields fell after some Fed-friendly economic data that showed jobless claims up more than expected and weak manufacturing data. Monday.com, Ryanair and Chipotle have been rising in heavy volume, a rarity in the stock market these days.

Some of the market’s most beaten-down merchandise made the biggest moves Wednesday, while several top-rated growth stocks came under selling pressure after big gains over the past two weeks. Netflix, Howmet Aerospace and United Rentals are showing relative strength, but don’t chase them at current levels.

The market rally had a broad, powerful rally, fueled by plunging Treasury yields after a tame inflation report. A large number of stocks flashed new buy signals from a variety of sectors. DraftKings offered a new entry, while Toll Brothers broke out and Super Micro surged to top aggressive buy points.

After a strong showing last week, the Nasdaq composite wasn’t willing to give up much ground. The S&P 500 is right there with it. But there is still a divergence with the other major indexes and breadth is still narrow. A pause could give other members a chance to catch up to the leaders. Shopify is going sideways after a strong earnings reaction and is looking at a double-bottom entry. DoorDash already broke out of its double bottom but had a second-chance offering at the buy point. Li Auto looks poised to shake off China weakness again as it breaks its downtrend but be careful of extra volatility. 

After Thursday’s retreat, the market rally looked like it was ready to pause. But bulls want to run. The major indexes roared back Friday to above October highs. More leading stocks flashed buy signals, with Taiwan Semiconductor sales fueling chips. MercadoLibre is setting up after its earnings gap while General Electric is right around buy points. 

Small caps lagged badly again and breadth was nearly 3-to-1 negative on both exchanges. The Nasdaq halted a nine-session win streak and marked a distribution day, its first since the Nov. 1 follow-through day. TJX held up well ahead of next week’s earnings report, while Palantir and homebuilder PulteGroup have been drifting lower in light volume.

Stocks are continuing to pause, which is constructive. One area of potential concern could be the small caps, which posted an outsized decline even though the 10-year yield continued to back off. Axon stock broke out on earnings, while Eli Lilly jumped on drug approval news. Dell is continuing to hold in a buy range with a bullish relative strength line.

Indexes took a pause on Monday but held on the gains of last week despite a boost in the 10-year Treasury yield. As for stocks, Dell broke out of a double bottom while Eli Lilly bounced strongly from its 50-day moving average line. XPO retook an old double-bottom breakout early last week and has slowly been adding to the gains.

Indexes took a pause on Monday but held on the gains of last week despite a boost in the 10-year Treasury yield. As for stocks, Dell broke out of a double bottom while Eli Lilly bounced strongly from its 50-day moving average line. XPO retook an old double-bottom breakout early last week and has slowly been adding to the gains.

The market had another huge gain, once again fueled by tumbling Treasury yields. The major indexes all retook their 50-day lines to cap a big week. DraftKings vaulted higher on earnings while Zscaler offered a bullish rebound as more stocks flashed buy signals. Nvidia moved above a key level.

The market had a nice follow-up to the change in outlook Wednesday. Indexes saw broad gains with lots of participation. A number of stocks broke downtrends including Uber, Pulte Group, and Ferrari.

The market rallied gained steam in higher volume as Fed chief Jerome Powell signaled no more rate hikes. Tech titans Microsoft, Meta Platforms and Amazon flashed buy signals.

Indexes traded lower Tuesday morning, but reversed modestly higher, with the Nasdaq moving above the 200-day line. It’s still not a confirmed rally, with the Fed meeting announcement due Wednesday. Arista Networks and Cameco gapped up on earnings, while ELF Beauty plunged ahead of its results.

Indexes started strong but started to look shaky shortly after the open. Still the recovery throughout the day didn’t necessarily breach intraday highs but closed on a better note. A number of stocks that were trading below their 50-day lines have now moved up above them including Meta Platforms and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. Meanwhile, over in aerospace and defense, a strong relative strength line is leading FTAI Aviation into new highs.

The major indexes fell this week to multimonth lows, while the Russell 2000 hit its worst level since 2020. Microsoft, UnitedHealth and Weatherford are three stocks holding up relatively well with earnings out of the way.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite fell further as earnings season puts another level of pressure on indexes. Walmart is holding up though as it carves out a shallow base. TechnipFMC got a boost from its latest earnings but was already resisting the downtrend while Arista Networks reacted negatively to Meta earnings showing how quickly stocks that are holding up can change.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite fell sharply, undercutting their recent lows, ending their short-lived rally attempts. Treasury yields ran up while big earnings were mixed at best. Google plunged on weak cloud results. Vertiv whipsawed lower on its mixed results, while CME rebounded from steep early losses. 

The major indexes rose Tuesday, but a rally attempt is just getting started as a huge earnings wave kicks off. International Seaways is near a buy point, while GE jumped above key levels on strong earnings. But Fair Isaac tumbled on a rival’s weak results.

The Nasdaq undercut its rally day lows early but bounced back. Was it enough? More evidence is needed. Duolingo remains worthy of watching as it got support at its 50-day line. Meanwhile, PDD and Vertex Pharmaceuticals both found support at their 21-day lines. 

The Nasdaq nearly undercut recent lows while the S&P 500 tested its 200-day line and the Russell 2000 hit a 52-week low, as high bond yields pressure stocks. Microsoft, Meta and Google lead an earnings wave, with the three titans holding up relatively well.

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell signaled no rush to hike rates again amid a soaring 10-year Treasury yield. WTI crude oil futures spiked above $90 a barrel amid soaring gasoline prices. Tesla sold off after reporting earnings; Zscaler reversed lower despite an upgrade and big price target hike, while small-cap software stock Vertex is still showing strength.

 The 10-year Treasury yield rose above 4.90% for the first time since 2007. WTI crude oil settled at $88.32 a barrel, up 1.9%, as oil and gas stocks outperformed. Decliners beat advancers on the NYSE by 5 to 1. Cadence Design Systems is retesting a prior buy area; Axon is in a buy zone, and Braze is showing strength as it forms a new base.

The major indexes came off lows but also hit resistance, though small caps had a strong session. Treasury yields soared toward 16-year highs. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are still stuck in a range.

Given the poor finish on Friday it was nice to see a rebound, but the indexes still have some work to do. It was still an inside day for a lot of stocks and the 50-day line is still looming as potential resistance. Lululemon jumped on an addition to the S&P 500, KLA is showing strength among semiconductors and AeroVironment is worth a revisit as it breaks a downtrend. 

After a strong start to the week, the major indexes and leading stocks had a rough finish. The Nasdaq, which reclaimed its 50-day line on Wednesday, fell sharply Friday. Leading stocks struggled. Tesla fell back toward its 50-day ahead of earnings. Sterling Construction plunged. Energy was an exception, with Weatherford advancing with oil prices.

Headline consumer prices were slightly hotter than expected, but core prices were in line. The 10-year Treasury yield reversed sharply higher after hitting a low of 4.53%. Published reports blamed a weak 30-year Treasury auction. The U.S. dollar also surged, fueling negative sentiment. Biotech Vertex is showing relative; KLA rallied for the sixth time in seven trading sessions; MakeMyTrip continues to hold above its 10-week line.

Breadth was slightly negative on the Nasdaq but slightly positive on the NYSE. The minutes from the September Fed meeting showed the majority of officials favoring one more rate hike before the end of the year. Money flowed into bonds again, sending the 10-year Treasury yield lower for a second straight session. Adobe is back above its 10-week line as it forms a good base, while Parsons and Lennox International are near buy points.

The major indexes continued to advance with Treasury yields tumbling, but the Nasdaq hit resistance at the 50-day line. Uber, Novo Nordisk and Super Micro triggered early entries, with SMCI making a powerful move.

Indexes shook off early weakness following attacks on Israel by Hamas and the subsequent declaration of war. Energy stocks won the day with Weatherford following up on Friday’s strength. Aerospace/Defense stocks also had a strong day including drone maker AeroVironment, and finally Vertiv is poised to move to new highs after already doubling in a few short months.

 For a third straight session, the major indexes closed near highs, staging a big, bullish upside reversal on Friday. A number of leading stocks flashed buy signals, including the last three Stock Of The Day selections: Arista Networks, CrowdStrike and Eli Lilly.

The 10-year Treasury yield fell for the second straight session, fueling positive sentiment. But oil fell sharply for the second straight session on demand concerns. In the biotech space, Neurocrine Biosciences is setting up a good base, along with futures exchange operator CME Group. Remitly Global is making a solid test of its 10-week line.

Breadth was weak again on the Nasdaq, with winners beating losers by 4 to 3. Oil stocks sold off again as WTI crude oil futures slumped 5.6% to settle at $84.22 a barrel. Truck maker Paccar cleared a trendline as it forms a flat base; Tesla drew closer to a cup-with-handle buy point, while Duolingo reclaimed a 162.20 entry.

Strength in the labor market from the latest JOLTS report sent the 10-year yield soaring and puts more attention on the jobs report Friday. Market breadth continued to suffer as stocks got pummeled. Still, it’s a good idea to keep watch lists fresh with Alphabet and Halliburton showing potential support at their 50-day lines. But you could also have a watch list of stock to short like Ferrari.

The major indexes tried to rally with a government shutdown averted, but the 10-year Treasury surged to a fresh 16-year high. Market breadth was terrible, with the Dow Jones, Russell 2000 and S&P MidCap 400 all hitting correction lows. Nvidia, Super Micro and Costco bucked the trend.

The major indexes rebounded from Wednesday’s lows, but so far the rally attempt has been lackluster, with government shutdown fears weighing on stocks Friday. Arista Networks and Meta flashed buy signals Friday morning, but fell back. Zscaler held up relatively well.

Breadth was just OK on the Nasdaq, with advancers beating decliners by less than 2 to 1. Oil and gas stocks lagged after outperforming Wednesday. Tech stock Synopsys gave an early buy signal; logistics firm XPO surged to the top of a flat base, while investment manager Blackstone is retesting a buy area.

Buyers lifted the Nasdaq composite and S&P 500 off lows even as the 10-year yield and the U.S. dollar rose again. Breadth was slightly positive on both exchanges. Fabrinet is showing strength and support after surging on earnings; Arista Networks reclaimed its 50-day moving average, while Halliburton is still in a buy zone from a 41.08 entry.

The major indexes returned to sharp losses Tuesday, hitting new lows for the market correction, as the 10-year Treasury yield kept rising. Neurocrine Biosciences, Meta Platforms, Nov are holding up relatively well.

The major indexes rose slightly with the 10-year Treasury yield soaring. FedEx is nearing a buy point with Costco setting up ahead of earnings Tuesday night. Li Auto gapped lower.

The market was due for a bounce, but it quickly fizzled Friday. The major indexes broke lower for the week as the market fell into a correction. Tesla could be on the verge of breaking, joining other leading stocks. Meta Platforms and Vertex are holding up, for now.

Leading growth stocks got crushed again, but some health care stocks and insurers held up well. HSA administrator HealthEquity has been rising in heavy volume along with insurer Everest Group, while Amgen is holding gains well as it stays in a buy zone.

Sellers came into the market after the Federal Reserve, as expected, left the federal funds rate unchanged. The Nasdaq composite marked its fourth distribution day in 10 trading sessions. Lululemon moved back into a buy zone; Costco is near the top of a shallow base and CrowdStrike continues to hold gains well after gapping up on earnings.