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S&P500 consolidation suggests another downward leg

The S&P 500 is consolidating between 2120 and 2150 after a rounding top. Short-term consolidation (I would hesitate to call this a pennant) suggests another downward leg is likely, with a target of 2080. Respect of primary support at 2000 remains likely. Recovery above 2200 would complete a bullish rounded top (an inverted “U”) or a stronger inverted scallop pattern (resembling an inverted fishing hook) depending on the length of the right-hand leg. Twiggs Money Flow high above zero continues to indicate long-term buying pressure. Breach of primary support at 2000 is unlikely but would warn of another test of 1800.

S&P 500 Index

* Target calculation: 2200 + ( 2200 – 2000 ) = 2400

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Has The Stock Market “Thrusted” Off A Bottom? | The Big Picture

We decided to take a further look at the highlighted statement above to see if we have hit a ‘significant bottom’ in the stock market after 3 consecutive daily rallies of 1.75% or more last week.

……A lot of people have been talking about this pattern.  The implication is this represents a thrust off a low and the start of a significant move higher.  History shows this has only been the case when this pattern results in a breakout of the previous range (see 1984).  When this thrust results in a move back into a defined range (see 2002), it has little meaning.  When the market only barely broke out (see 1974), the market churned sideways for months before moving higher.

Has the market’s trend changed?  For now, the answer appears to be “no.”  Until a breakout is established, we would not get that excited about the three consecutive daily rallies of 1.75% or more.

Source:
Bianco Research, LLC.
October 10, 2011

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Bull versus bear is dead – macrobusiness.com.au

As the S&P500 rocketed into the close this morning on yet another European bailout rumour, it occurred to me just how broken the equity market is right now. We are trapped in bear market dynamics of grinding sell-offs punctuated by explosive short-covering rallies with no end in sight.

….. Days like today are not some romantic struggle between bulls and bears, they are a reminder that in periods of structural risk that volatility reigns. Anyone that tells you otherwise is a fool or trying to sell you something.

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Reminder: we’re in a bear market

Don’t be fooled by current month-end froth in the markets — into thinking that the bear market is over or that the early August plunge was a false signal. The S&P 500 Index has made little headway after completing a double bottom at 1200 despite average volumes indicating the absence of strong selling. 63-Day Momentum peaking below the zero line indicates a primary down-trend. Expect the bear rally to test resistance at 1250/1260 before a retreat to 1100. Breach of 1100 would find support at the 2010 low of 1000, but the calculated target is even lower*.

S&P500 Index

* Target calculation: 1100 – ( 1250 – 1100 ) = 950

The Nasdaq 100 performed better, clearing 2200 to complete a double bottom with a target of 2350*. Bullish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow indicates buying pressure. But this is a bear rally in the middle of a bear market, and further falls on the Dow/S&P 500 would drag the Nasdaq lower.

Nasdaq100 Index

* Target calculation: 2200 + ( 2200 – 2050 ) = 2350

Fedex and UPS remain in a primary down-trend, indicating that economic activity levels remain poor.

Fedex and UPS

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HEARD ON THE STREET: Life in the New Macro World – WSJ.com

Macro issues such as the solvency of European countries and fears of a global economic slowdown have overshadowed fundamental differences between companies. The consequence is that stocks are moving in tandem, indicating a high degree of correlation.

Based on one-month trailing movements, S&P 500-index stocks have a correlation of 80%, even higher than the 73% peak reached during the crisis in late 2008, says Ana Avramovic of Credit Suisse.

via HEARD ON THE STREET: Life in the New Macro World – WSJ.com.

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Nasdaq breaks support

The Nasdaq 100 broke support at 2050, warning of a down-swing to 1900*. Follow-through below last week’s low of 2040 would confirm. The latest peak on 21-day Twiggs Money Flow, barely breaking the zero line, indicates strong medium-term selling pressure.

Nasdaq 100 Index

* Target calculation: 2050 – ( 2200 – 2050 ) = 1900

The Dow is headed for a similar test: follow-through below 10600 would confirm a down-swing to 9600*. Higher volumes indicate the presence of buyers and failure of support would prove seller’s dominance.

Dow Jones Industrial Average

* Target calculation: 10800 – ( 12000 – 10800 ) = 9600

The S&P 500 is testing support at 1100 on the weekly chart. Failure would signal a test of 1000. 13-Week Twiggs Money Flow below zero warns of further selling pressure.

S&P 500 Index

* Target calculation: 1125 – ( 1250 – 1125 ) = 1000

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