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September 17, 2012

Earnings Outlook in U.S. Dims as Global Economy Slows – NYTimes.com

By NELSON D. SCHWARTZ

The boom in American corporate profits, which has far outpaced the gains in the broader economy since the end of the last recession, is faltering.

Giants like FedEx and Intel, two bellwethers of the global economy, are warning of lower quarterly profits because of weakness in worldwide demand. Overseas companies are feeling the pinch, too. Burberry, the British luxury retailer which had seemed immune to a slowdown, is offering a similar warning.

via Earnings Outlook in U.S. Dims as Global Economy Slows – NYTimes.com.

September 4, 2012

FedEx First-Quarter Earnings View Citing Weak Global Economy – WSJ.com

FedEx Corp. FDX -0.10% on Tuesday said a sharp decline in manufacturing activity would harm its profits this year, a sign of how declining Chinese output is ricocheting across economies around the world.

The world’s largest air-cargo shipper by revenue said earnings in the August-ended quarter came in below its already reduced expectations.

via FedEx First-Quarter Earnings View Citing Weak Global Economy – WSJ.com.

August 27, 2012

S&P 500 and Nasdaq bearish divergence

The S&P 500 Index continues to test resistance at 1420. Bearish divergence on 21-day Twiggs Money Flow warns of medium-term selling pressure. Expect a test of the lower trend channel; reversal below 1380 would indicate a correction. Breakout above 1420, however, would signal an advance to the 2007 high at 1560*.

S&P 500 Index

* Target calculation: 1420 + ( 1420 – 1280 ) = 1560

The Nasdaq 100 is similarly testing resistance at 2800 on the weekly chart. Breakout would offer a target of 3150*. The 63-day Twiggs Momentum trough above zero indicates continuation of the primary up-trend, but reversal below zero would warn of a primary down-trend.

Nasdaq 100 Index

* Target calculation: 2800 + ( 2800 – 2450 ) = 3150

Fedex is testing support at $88, neckline of the March/April double top. Failure of support would suggest continuation of the primary down-trend; confirmed if support at $84 is broken.

Fedex

July 23, 2012

S&P 500 and Nasdaq remain bearish

The S&P 500 remains in a slow up-trend as indicated by narrow oscillation of 63-day Twiggs Momentum above zero. A fall below zero, or downward breakout from the trend channel would warn of another correction. In the long term, breakout above 1420 is unlikely, but would signal an advance to 1570*.

S&P 500 Index Weekly Chart

* Target calculation: 1420 + ( 1420 – 1270 ) = 1570

The Nasdaq 100 is in a similar trend channel on the weekly chart. Respect of resistance at 2660 would suggest another test of primary support at 2440. Reversal of 13-week Twiggs Money Flow below zero would warn of a primary down-trend.

Nasdaq 100 Index

Bellwether transport stock Fedex also displays an upward trend channel on the weekly chart but remains bearish after completion of an earlier double top formation. Reversal below the former neckline at 88.00 would strengthen the bear signal, while failure of primary support at 84.00 would confirm.

Fedex

July 2, 2012

US: Wait for Nasdaq confirmation

The S&P 500 closed above medium-term resistance at 1360. I am normally wary of quarter-end prices moves as fund managers have a vested interest in boosting their performance bonuses. But the breakout appears to have a legitimate basis, with Germany’s key concessions at the Euro summit, and should test the 2012 high of 1420. 63-Day Twiggs Momentum holding above zero suggests the primary trend is intact. Reversal below the new support level (1360), however, would indicate a false signal. Falling 10-year treasury yields warn of another flight to safety (unless the Fed is driving down yields through its “Twist” operations) and we need to exercise caution.

S&P 500 Index

* Target calculation: 1360 + ( 1360 – 1300 ) = 1420

Wait for the Nasdaq 100 to break resistance at 2630 and confirm the S&P signal. Rising 21-day Twiggs Money Flow indicates medium-term buying pressure.

Nasdaq 100 Index

* Target calculation: 2650 + ( 2650 – 2500 ) = 2800

Bellwether transport stock Fedex (weekly chart) completed a double top reversal in April but since then has oscillated around the former neckline at $88. 63-Day Twiggs Momentum also recovered above zero. Follow-through above $92 would suggest that the correction is over and broader economic activity is recovering. Reversal below $85 is unlikely but would warn of a primary down-trend.

Fedex weekly

June 19, 2012

FedEx Signals Freightload of Economic Woe – WSJ.com

Air-freight competitor UTi Worldwide, which recently reported results, sounded a note of caution about business in coming months. And April data on volumes from FedEx, the latest available, suggest a 9% drop in international cargo through its main hub in Memphis.

All this hints that fourth-quarter results for the period ended in May, due Tuesday, could be accompanied by cautious guidance for the next fiscal year…….A glance at sales and income from previous downturns shows how sensitive FedEx is to economic growth…. the kind of company that catches a cold when the world economy merely sneezes.

via AHEAD OF THE TAPE: – WSJ.com.

June 11, 2012

Fedex threatens support

Bellwether transport stock Fedex completed a double top reversal, with a break of the neckline at $88, and is now consolidating between $85 and $90. Retreat of 63-day Twiggs Momentum below zero warns of a primary down-trend. Failure of support at $85 would confirm, suggesting that economic activity is slowing.

Fedex

* Target calculation: 85 – ( 95 – 85 ) = 75

May 7, 2012

Fedex double top

Bellwether transport stock Fedex is consolidating in a narrow band above the neckline of a double top reversal at $88. Follow-through below $85 would confirm a primary down-trend, warning of a slow-down in the broader economy. Reversal of 63-day Twiggs Momentum below zero would strengthen the signal. Recovery above $90 is less likely, but would suggest continuation of the primary up-trend.

Fedex

April 30, 2012

Fedex

Bellwether transport stock Fedex continues to test support at $88, the neckline for a double top reversal. Long tails on the last two candles suggest short-term buying pressure, but bearish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow warns of long-term selling pressure. A close below $86.50 would confirm that economic activity is declining.

Fedex

* Target calculation: 88 – ( 96 – 88 ) = 80

long-term

April 23, 2012

Fedex tests double top neckline

Bellwether transport stock Fedex recovered above the neckline at $88, after completing a double top reversal, but continues to test support at that level. Reversal below $88 would confirm a primary down-trend, warning of slowing activity in the broader economy. Declining 13-week Twiggs Money Flow indicates continued selling pressure.

Fedex