Look for a neutral flat open
Thursday; could turn mixed. Greece
crisis, economic data, and Facebook IPO pricing
is in focus
for the start. Unable to bid prices higher sees continued losses for
stocks. Correction might be here unless Facebook can energize that 900
million plus user base to bid prices higher.
Thursday, May 17, 2012,
9:14 A.M. Eastern- updated 6:01p
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
Wednesday. Facebook
IPO expected [excitement], housing starts [data], and so far less bad news from
Greece and the Euro Area. Earnings/
guidance
in there somewhere. Facebook or no Facebook, traders still don't feel good
enough to bid prices higher. Stock dip but traders don't hear the
question- 'what is free money'- QE3.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern- updated 3:26p
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Stock Market Modeling Analysis-
Chalkboard
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Stock
Market Economics •
WTI oil price
•
Unemployment new claims- chart
•
Short-term Forecast For U.S. Stock Market Is Negative
•
Long-term Forecast For U.S. Stock Market Is Caution
•The
economy added 115,000 new jobs
•
Unemployment rate 8.1 percent
•
GDP grows at 2.2 percent
Look for a flat mixed open
Tuesday. Although
futures have degraded slightly, a flat start to the positive side is seen for
Tuesday. Europe and JPMorgan still in focus with CPI, retail sales, and
the Empire State index as a minor focus. Earnings/
guidance
out there somewhere still has some traders attention.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012,
9:14 A.M. Eastern- updated 3:32P
 Stock
Sell-Off On Greece Euro-Area Uncertainty And JPMorgan Boo Boo
At least for the open, look for a
negative start Monday. Greece
remaining in the Euro Area is being debated; effect over the rest of the
Euro Area is in question. JPMorgan boo boo hotly debated- what new rules
to expect. Ditto for QE3. Earnings/
guidance
is a minor focus.
The Barometer afternoon model changed the short term forecast to negative.
Monday, May 14, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern- updated 4:37p
 JPMorgan
And Producer Prices Set Tone For Friday
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Friday. JPMorgan
$2 billion trading loss and producer price data set the tone for Fridays open;
Greece, Spain, and Italy continue to be a focus; earnings/
guidance, if it matters, is winding down with excellent results for the quarter
as most analysts see it.
Friday, May 11, 2012,
9:13 A.M. Eastern
 Stocks
Try To Hold Positive Territory; Ending Flat Would Be A Victory, Of Sorts
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
Thursday. Greece,
Spain, and Italy in focus Thursday. Earnings/
guidance
also is a focus
for the start. Bad news gone for the moment; stock prices drift lower.
A flat mixed end could be considered bullish- see what happens Friday.
Thursday, May 10, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern- updated 5:58p
 Greece
And Spain Focus Sends Stocks Lower
Look for a negative start
Wednesday. Uncertainty
how Greece will get itself out of the current mess and how Greece problems will
affect Spain's debt crisis has global markets selling-off Wednesday. Earnings/
guidance
on the backburner as far as focus
goes. Just like yesterday, stocks ramp-up off the bottom trying to make it
to the unchanged-line.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012,
9:09 A.M. Eastern- updated 3:44p
 Trying
For A Comeback, Stocks Trend Well Off The Bottom
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Tuesday. Europe
center stage as well as oil prices along with earnings/
guidance
for the focus
Tuesday. Buyers are hesitant to bid shares up during the start of business
Tuesday. Buyers see some value bidding shares up.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012,
9:14 A.M. Eastern- updated 3:43p
Europe
News Taken In Stride, Stocks Ramp Up To The Unchanged-Line
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
for Monday; could turn positive after the start. Europe
and payroll in focus for Monday as well as earnings/
guidance. U.S. stock market goes back to inching higher taking European
news in stride.
Monday, May 7, 2012,
9:12 A.M. Eastern- updated 3:37p
Jobs
Somewhat Disappoint, Revisions Upbeat
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Friday. April
jobs report and earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start Friday. The major indexes continue to float just above
session lows bouncing along the bottom.
Friday, May 4, 2012,
9:09.00.0 A.M. Eastern- updated 3:42p
Slight
Pullback Ahead Of Payroll
Look for a neutral flat open for
Thursday. Jobless
new claims data and Fridays payroll jobs report in focus as well as earnings/
guidance. Stocks could pullback slightly Thursday ahead of nonfarm
payroll/ unemployment report. Stocks pullback Thursday as traders worry
about what they might find in the jobs report tomorrow.
Thursday, May 3, 2012,
9:09 A.M. Eastern- update 3:35p
Stocks
Make Comeback Trying For Positive Territory
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Wednesday. ADP
Jobs report and Fridays payroll in focus Wednesday as well as earnings/
guidance. Tech tries to lead the broader market of stocks out of negative
territory.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012,
9:11 A.M. Eastern- updated 3:31p
Stocks
Post A Fifth Positive Session Out Of Six
Look for a neutral flat open
for Tuesday. Europe
and earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well as jobs data Friday; stocks could trade flat ahead of what could be a
volatile Friday. Buyers light a fire under U.S. stocks on big ISM
increase. Not the best performance Tuesday but stocks get the job done
posting a fifth positive session out of the past six.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012,
9:11 A.M. Eastern- updated 5:54p
U.S.
Stock Market Sees Moderate Loss On Spain Recession News
Look for a neutral flat open
Monday. Traders
look for a fifth positive S&P 500 session. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start. Stocks take a moderate loss on Spain recession and economic
data Monday. S&P 500 breaks advance in April.
Monday, April 30, 2012,
9:11 A.M. Eastern- update 5:55p
Stocks
Positive For Fourth Consecutive Day
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
Friday. Q1 GDP
lower than expected; futures dropped but bounced back indicating a mostly
positive open. Earnings/
guidance
is also in focus. Stocks continue to advance disregarding some data,
hoping for more stimulus.
Friday, April 27, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern- updated 3:30p
Stock
Rally In The U.S. Shrugging Off Jobs Data.
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Thursday. Futures
slip on jobless new claims data; earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start. Stocks rally sending the Dow up triple digits.
Thursday, April 26, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern- updated 3:35p
U.S.
Stocks Up On Apple Earnings Surprise
Look for a positive start
Wednesday. Apple
earnings reverses negative sentiment for tech stocks sending futures higher
Wednesday. Durable goods report in focus as well.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012,
9:18 A.M. Eastern- updated 12:43p
Broader
Market Of Stocks Move Higher, Tech Flat
Look for a neutral flat open
Tuesday; could turn mixed.
Fed, home prices, Europe, China, and earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012,
9:22 A.M. Eastern- updated 10:58a
New week jitters as Europe and China get refocused Monday
Look for a negative start Monday. Euro
Area worries and China concerns send global markets tumbling; earnings/
guidance
is on the backburner for the open.
Monday, April 23, 2012,
9:17 A.M. Eastern
Publishing
Network Computers Were Down Thursday
Stocks ramp up early Friday only to degrade in afternoon
trade. Market Barometer publishing computers have
intermittently been down, some site function have not been updated. Models
continue to run on different computers; forecast was not affected.
Friday, April 20, 2012,
9:57 A.M. Eastern- updated 3:19p
Flat
Mixed Market Europe Still Concerning
Look for a neutral mixed open for
Thursday. Europe
debt crises -again- and earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well as jobless new claims data.
Thursday, April 19, 2012,
9:18 A.M. Eastern
IBM
and Intel set tone for Wednesdays session
Look for a negative open
for Wednesday. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012,
9:06 A.M. Eastern
Another Grinding Session For Stocks As Earnings Season
Continues
Look for a positive open
for Tuesday. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well as housing data.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012,
9:10 A.M. Eastern
Stocks
Mixed On Earnings And Data
Look for a positive open
Monday. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well as March retail sales.
Monday, April 16, 2012,
9:13 A.M. Eastern
Stocks
Trudge Along The Bottom
Stocks in the U.S. run negative
Friday making two weeks in a row of losses.
3:41P
Good Earnings But Dicey China
GDP News Has Stocks Lower
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Friday. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well as China GDP news.
Friday, April 13, 2012,
9:09 A.M. Eastern
Earnings
Rally Continues With Google Next Then Banks
Near the high of the session with a
half-hour to go, stocks continue higher on earnings parade.
Thursday, April 12, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Flat Start Seen, Chance Of A Positive Session
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
Thursday. Data
eased futures. U.S. set for flat start, could end positive on earnings/
guidance; Google on deck, could be indicator of economic condition
(advertising).
Thursday, April 12, 2012,
9:09 A.M. Eastern
Will
The Rally Hold Or Is Alcoa An Anomaly
Traders are wondering if anybody
else out there can step-up and be counted like Alcoa, or is Alcoa's earning/
outlook a fluke; Google's turn Thursday.
5:54p
Rally Back At Least For A Day
Look for a positive open
Wednesday. Alcoa
earnings/ outlook has inspired markets for at least a day. Stocks are
expected to continue flat to down on the next bit of bad news or keep going flat
to positive on fresh great earnings news.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Big
Sell Off Tuesday As Equities Dive On Economic Concerns
With Europe worries back on the front burner and a
guarded earnings season getting underway tonight,
stocks get taken down by over 1-1/2 percent....
3:42p
Traders To Trade On Earnings As Alcoa Kick Starts The
Season
Look for a neutral flat open;
could turn mixed. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012,
9:06 A.M. Eastern
Little
To Trade On Other Than Jobs
Traders have had their say on the
jobs front as there is little else to trade on ahead of earnings. Stocks trend
sideways well off the low but still heavy in red ink.
3:39p
Traders Get To React To Jobs Report
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Monday. Traders
finally get to react to a very disappointing payroll report Friday, when most
markets were closed. We'll see if it's as bad as it looks Monday when U.S.
gets to trade the news. Earnings/
guidance
on deck as quarterly reports get going with Alcoa's report.
Monday, April 9, 2012,
9:08 A.M. Eastern
U.S.
Bucking The Trend By Closing Mixed Ahead Of Holiday
Tech entrenched in positive
territory, luring the broader market; U.S. stock market closed Friday for
holiday as markets anticipate a good payroll number; Dow and S&P 500 lag
the NASDAQ at the close.
3:38p
Global Markets Continue Under Selling Pressure
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Thursday. Selling
begets selling, as global markets continue selling equities, pressure mounts for
a pullback.
Thursday, April 5, 2012,
9:08 A.M. Eastern
Downer
Of A Day, Pullback Tries To Get Foothold
U.S. equities continue global sell
off but up slightly from session lows.
The BLI- short term forecast- was downgraded to neutral this afternoon.
3:31p
Global Market Sell Off About To Hit The U.S.
Look for a negative open and start
Wednesday; QE3 shelved set nasty taste in traders palate as global markets
sell-off ahead of the U.S. open Wednesday. ADP report does little
for futures. Earnings/
guidance
next week with this week shortened on Friday holiday. The afternoon model
run changed the short term forecast (BLI) to neutral.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012,
9:13 A.M. Eastern- updated 2:59p
Stocks
Pullback Tuesday As Many Expect
The entire market is awaiting the
pullback to get underway so that they might get better pricing.
3:36p
Another Potential Positive Session Seen For Tuesday
Look for a neutral flat open
Tuesday; could turn mixed. Models
see Tuesday as ending in positive territory or near unchanged. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
as well as gas and oil prices.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
The Equity Market Starts The New Quarter Out With Another
Gain
Manufacturing data and momentum take
stocks higher, continuing the rally.
3:35p
U.S. Stocks Set For Flat Open Monday
Look for a neutral flat open;
could turn mixed. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start, as well as M&A.
Monday, April 2, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Dow And S&P 500 Ramp-up To End Very Profitable Quarter For
U.S. Stocks
NASDAQ lags Friday, but the DJIA and the S&P 500 end
1/2 percent higher, as the 2012 rally continues, staying the pullback, for now.
3:43p
Stocks Set To Make Comeback Averting Pullback For Now
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
Friday. Last trade
of the month and quarter; markets are looking to earnings/
guidance coming in the next couple of weeks.
Friday, March 30, 2012,
9:13 A.M. Eastern
Trying
For The Unchanged Line
After two days in the dumps, stocks
try to flatten out at the post.
3:35p
As Expected Economic Data Doesn't Help U.S. Stock Open
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Thursday. GDP and
jobless new claims data, in line, doesn't help the stock market open Thursday.
Data from models suggest a rally today is the only hope to
avert a pullback. Market is overdue for a correction.
Thursday, March 29, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Some
Say Pullback Is Here, Models Not Sure, Yet
Stocks are down and nearly everyone
believes the pullback is here. It's iffy at this point but a pullback is
definitely overdue. Tonight's model run should give us a clue or two.
Models indicate a pullback might be underway...
11:08p
Data Flattens Out Market Open
Look for a neutral flat open for
Wednesday. Durable
goods data disappoints, somewhat, sending stock market open flat.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Going
For A Mixed Close On An Apparent Consolidating Session
Stocks appear to consolidate after
big run up Monday; could continue inching higher Wednesday.
3:48P
Flat Start Could Consolidate And End Flat
Look for a neutral flat open
Tuesday. Yesterdays
rally and Bernanke QE3 news as well as earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Stocks
Rally On Hope And Positioning For Quarters End
Stocks ramp up Monday on expectation
of additional easing by the Fed; Bernanke's jobs/ unemployment focus could
lead to additional easing by the Fed. Coming to the end of the first
quarter where equity positions are adjusted and managers try to improve
performance; could lead to a higher market this week.
3:44p
Market Setting Up For Opening Rally
Look for a positive open
Monday. End of
quarter positioning set the stage for positive start Monday. Further
boosting Futures was the Bernanke speech at the National Association for
Business Economics -topic jobs- and hinting at QE3 direction.
Monday, March 26, 2012,
9:07 A.M. Eastern
Stocks
End Mostly Higher Trying To End Negative Sessions
Global markets been feeding off each
other in cycle of negative ness. U.S. tries to end global downturn with
positive session Friday. The afternoon pre close model changed the BLI
(short term forecast) to positive.
3:44P
Global Downturn Continues, U.S. Flat Start Seen
Look for a neutral flat open
Friday; could turn mixed to positive. Global
stock markets continue lower as selling pressure continues over global economic
concerns. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well.
Friday, March 23, 2012,
9:11 A.M. Eastern
U.S.
Stocks Tried For Unchanged But Now Looking For Fresh Low
The major indexes tried to make it
back to positive territory, but fell further, looking for the session low.
3:33p
U.S. Takes Its Cue From Europe- Negative Open
Look for a negative open
Thursday. China
and Europe economic data continues to be the focus for the U.S. markets as well
as earnings/
guidance.
Thursday, March 22, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Dow Inching Its Way Back To UNCH
NASDAQ takes off, ramping higher,
followed by the S&P 500. Meanwhile, the Dow index slowly makes its way
back to the unchanged line. Late day selling sees the indexes dive near
the close, leading the way for a negative start Thursday.
4:18p
Where Now, Up Down Or Sideways
Look for a neutral flat open
for Wednesday. With
Europe markets turning negative and a flat start seen for the U.S., traders and
investors look for direction.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Trying
For A Comeback After Depressed Start
You would think the market was down
for the count, like a boxer that wont give up, stocks creep back towards the
unchanged line.
3:36p
U.S. Set To Follow Suit Tuesday, Opening Lower
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Tuesday. Time
to fret. China raises energy prices and markets fear economic slowdown,
enough to set markets defensive. Bright side. Earnings/
guidance
becoming a focus
as we near earnings season. Some Market-Barometer services could be
interrupted or slow because of server network problems.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Another Positive Set For Stocks Monday Helped By Apple
Shares
Did Apple inspire the market or is it inching along
as usual. Apple to distribute cash by dividend and buyback.
3:40p
Global Markets Mixed Monday, U.S. Set For Flat Open
Look for a neutral flat open
Monday; could turn mixed. Little
news Monday other than Apple set to start dividend and repurchase programs.
Earnings warnings on deck as we are getting closer to earnings season.
Monday, March 19, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
A
Little Profit Taking Friday
Major indexes head south, at the
close Friday, as traders add a little to cash.
3:33p
Day Is Setting Up For Flat Start Positive End
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
Friday. CPI
and Goldman story in focus
for the start.
Friday, March 16, 2012,
9:11 A.M. Eastern
There's No Stopping This Market, Stock Rise Again
Is this a suckers rally?
Stocks continue to inch along and sooner or later the big money on the sidelines
will come rushing in only to see a pullback, or not- conundrum.
3:40p
Stocks In The U.S. Look To Open Flat Thursday
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
Thursday. Jobless
new claims and producer prices in focus as well as Goldman.
Thursday, March 15, 2012,
9:13 A.M. Eastern
U.S.
Stocks Rest Wednesday, Averages Go Flat
Stocks run-up Tuesday passing
resistance, market looks for more...
Stress test and Goldman Sachs is focus for markets
Wednesday.
5:48p
Day Of Rest Set For Equities
Look for a neutral flat open
Wednesday. After
Tuesday's rally and
stress test results, markets look to trade
flat, resting after big run up.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Investors And Traders Pile-on, Sending Stocks Surging
FOMC kept rates unchanged, as was
expected, says to keep rates accommodative through at least late 2014.
Traders and investors send stocks surging to the close. Stress test
results causes initial concerns after hours.
6:01p
Fed Day Sees U.S. Stocks Start Positive
Look for a neutral-to-positive
start Tuesday. Fed
day; no rate increase expected; little change in monetary policy and
statement expected.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012,
9:16 A.M. Eastern
New
Week, Same Market
Who's complaining, other than traders. It's an
investors market. Steady as she goes. Good for investing, not so
good for trading. Traders, who like ups and downs, having a difficult time
with this market.
3:36p
New Week Flat Start Seen
Look for a neutral flat open
for Monday; could turn negative. Asia
Pacific stock markets ended negative while Europe markets are mostly negative in
their mid session. Fed week with no changes expected.
Monday, March 12, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
ISDA Activated A Greece Default, Send Stocks Drifting
Lower
ISDA EMEA Determination Committee activated restructuring
credit even for Greece. The ISDA release stated an auction will
be held on the outstanding CDS. Stocks were trending sideways but drifted
lower on the news closing in positive territory but off highs of the session.
3:50p
Little Change To Pre Market, Stocks Set For Flat Open
After Jobs
Look for a neutral to positive open
for Friday. Payrolls
added 227,000 new jobs, unemployment 8.3 percent. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well as xxxx.
Friday, March 9, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Greece
Debt Deal Nears Closure Sending Equities Higher
Reports that the Greek debt deal is nearing an end
with an adequate number of holders accepting. Global markets rally while
U.S. stocks climb higher with reservation.
3:41p
Positive Open Seen On Europe Markets And Data
Look for a positive open
for Thursday. Global
markets continue the rally, inspiring the U.S. to ramp-up at the start of
business today. Jobless new claims was slightly higher, had little impact
on open.
Thursday, March 8, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Stocks Rally As Greece Nears Compliance And Upbeat Data
Day after the Dow plunges 200 plus
points, stocks reverse and rally, as Greece nears compliance on its debt;
traders upbeat on ADP data look forward to jobless claims and payroll.
3:41p
Stocks Set For Rebound
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
Wednesday. Better
news from Europe and the ADP report, with the hope of a good jobs report Friday,
set the stage for a rebound at the start Wednesday. Asian and European
markets positive Wednesday helps the U.S. open.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Stocks
Dive On Growth Concerns And Greece Swap
Stocks dive Tuesday along with the
global markets on global growth and Greece debt swap.
3:49P
U.S. Follows Suit Amid Global Downturn
Look for a negative start Tuesday. Greece
debt swap jitters and Iran Israel war concern on the increase as well as
concerns over global growth.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Dow And S&P 500 Try For UNCH, NASDAQ Deep In Red
China revision and U.S. factory
orders set the tone for Monday, taking global markets into negative territory.
3:40p
New Week Old Problems
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Monday. Greece
debt swap in the news as well as U.S. jobs report and China revises GDP down
causes global markets to trend in negative territory.
Monday, March 5, 2012,
9:10 A.M. Eastern
Stocks
Meander In Mixed Mode
Stocks hold close to UNCH Friday,
going for the close, as markets close out February and get ready for new month.
March could see stocks continuing to march higher, after a slight pullback, as
models see it.
3:35p
Another Flat Start Seen For Equities
Look for a neutral flat open
Friday. The market
has put February in the history books, now looking forward to March and earnings
preannouncements; Friday could be a slow session while traders gear-up for
next week.
Friday, March 2, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
The March Higher Continues
Good news all the way around
Thursday from local to the Eurozone. Equities continue the upward push
with tech stocks leading, blue chips lagging. Dow slips from 13,000 again
but manages to close in positive territory, all the while, the NASDAQ adds 3/4
percent gain.
Thursday, March 1, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern- updated 9:26p
Headed For A Flat Open And Start Of New Trading Month
Look for a neutral flat open
for Thursday. Jobless
new claims,
consumer income & spending, and Europe
is in focus
for the start as
well as oil prices edging up.
Thursday, March 1, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Dow
Lost 13,000, NASDAQ Bounced Off 3,000, Stocks Decline
Stocks in the U.S. under slight
pressure, Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index slipping below 13,000, while the
NASDAQ bounced off 3,000.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
GDP Pushes Higher In 2011; Stocks Set For Flat Open
Look for a neutral flat open
Wednesday. GDP,
ECB LTRO, end of month trading, and Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern- updated 9:21a
Durable Goods Take Stocks South, Confidence Revives Buyers
Stocks ramp up after confidence data
sending sellers to the sidelines. Dow flirts with 13,000.
3:29p
Futures Take A Hit On Data Disappointment
Look for a neutral flat open
Tuesday. Economical
data sets the market tone here and in Europe. Durable goods orders
disappointment sends futures lower in the U.S. and European markets into
negative territory.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012,
9:12 A.M. Eastern
U.S.
Stocks Continue To Inch Along
Dow tried 13,000, a non technical
level, but backed off. Good data and ease of Europe news continues to send
the averages inching along.
Oil prices down but gas up as data indicates
higher prices can be expected.
4:05p
Negative Open Seen For The U.S. On Europe Negative Ness
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Monday. Europe and
Asia markets lower Monday setting the stage for the U.S. Global markets
lower Monday as Europe concerns continue.
Oil prices lower Monday with gas prices
continuing to climb.
Monday, February 27, 2012,
9:09 A.M. Eastern
Short Slow Week Ending Real Slow But With Gain
Shortened week sees a real slow
Friday. The broader market slightly higher with the blue chips struggling
to reach unchanged. Tech up near 1/4 percent.
May have been slow for stocks but oil prices surge this
week.
5:57p
Positive Open Seen For Friday
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
Friday. Market
direction and earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start.
Friday, February 24, 2012,
9:12 A.M. Eastern
Stocks
Hold Gain But Short-Term Forecast Is Downgraded
U.S. stocks add to gains Thursday
but models detect a growing chance that a pullback could be at hand.
3:44p
Looks Like An Up Start On An OK Jobs Report
Look for a neutral-to-mixed open
for Thursday. Jobless
new claims data and earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start.
Models concerned with S&P 500 1360 level today.
Thursday, February 23, 2012,
9:06 A.M. Eastern- updated 9:27a
Greece
Again Holds Markets Hostage
Even with a done deal, stocks can't break from
worrying over how Greece will execute demands. A key Market Barometer
support level was compromised today with the S&P 500 closing below 1360.
Models will run later this evening to determine any
changes to the forecast....
4:34p
Market Still Worry Over Greece Debt Load
Look for a neutral flat open
Wednesday. Greece
worrywarts still cant let it go, now the question is will Greece execute its
measures. Oil and gas probably is the greater threat at this point as
prices continue to climb. Earnings/
guidance
is still a slight focus
for the start.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012,
9:14 A.M. Eastern
Stocks
Give Back Gains Settle Near Unchanged
Dow hits 13,000, backs off into
negative territory. Oil prices surge, replacing Greece as next focus.
With Greece somewhat out of the picture, oil and gas fast becoming new focus.
5:52p
Greece Is A Done Deal- Again- U.S. Expects Positive Open
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
for Tuesday. Greece
and Euro Land bosses agree on bailout. Earnings/
guidance
is also a focus
for Tuesday. Oil prices continue to move higher.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012,
9:11 A.M. Eastern
Stocks Advance Friday Ahead Of Long Weekend
If Shorts are still out there, they
could cover in the last minutes of trade as any deal with Greece over the
weekend or Monday could cause Shorts big trouble when Tuesday rolls around.
3:31p
Flat Start Seen For Stocks Ahead Of Long Weekend
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
for Friday, could turn mixed. Long
weekend ahead as U.S. markets will be closed Monday for holiday. Greece
deal could be finally agreed upon and executed Monday. Shorts will have to
cover today or face a possible big problem Tuesday. U.S. stocks could
advance today.
Friday, February 17, 2012,
9:10 A.M. Eastern
Stocks
Rally On U.S. Data And, Of Course, Greece Crisis
Jobs data and housing starts as well
as renewed talks to get Greece its bailout have stocks ramping up Thursday...
3:39p
Flat Start Seen For Thursday Stock Market
Look for a neutral open
Thursday. Could turn mixed. Jobless
new claims and housing data as well as earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start Thursday.
Thursday, February 16, 2012,
9:07 A.M. Eastern
To Much News For The Markets To Handle, Buyers Fade
Lots of news to assimilate as
traders fade from the buy side...
5:51p
U.S. Set To Open Positive On Better Vibes From Europe
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
for Wednesday. Reports
that China to support Europe's economic problems boost sentiment Wednesday
setting Europe's markets to positive trading and U.S. futures to a positive
open. Earnings/
guidance
is also a focus
for the start.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Celebration
Over, Greece Bailout Troubles Persist
Short-lived celebration;
Greece troubles continue as bailout measures vote by the Euro Area finance
chiefs is canceled. Stocks drop Tuesday giving back little of yesterdays
gain as stocks scramble back to the unchanged line at the close.
4:03p
Flat Start Seen For U.S. Stocks Tuesday
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Tuesday. With
Greece finally out of focus, for the most part, markets can refocus on the
economy and corporate earnings, maybe.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012,
9:12 A.M. Eastern
Global Markets Rally On Greece Deal
Greece approves forced measures and
should be the end of the EU drama for at least a couple of days, maybe a week.
Oil surges closing above $100.
3:37p
Greece Approves All Measures Sending Futures Higher For
The Open
Look for a positive open
Monday. Greece
accepts all measures for the debt crisis sending global market higher Monday. Earnings/
guidance
is still in focus. Oil prices higher to start the week off.
Monday, February 13, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
U.S.
Stocks Pullback While Europe Continues To Be In Turmoil
Probably a much needed pullback that
may be short-lived. Stocks end down Friday after Greece deal fell through
overnight.
3:40p
No Euro Area Deal Stocks Set
For Pullback
Look for a negative open
Friday. Greece
finally accepts measure but EU says not enough, back to drama. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well.
Friday, February 10, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Another
Positive Session Looking To Be Booked As Markets Await Greece Debt Deal Details
The broader market hovers above the
unchanged line while tech continues its advance.
3:41P
Reports Of Greece Deal Has U.S. Set For Flat Open
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
for Thursday. Greece
reported deal and earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start Thursday.
Thursday, February 9, 2012,
9:13 A.M. Eastern
Tech
And BAC Lead Stocks Higher With Cisco Systems On Deck
Stocks trading flat, inching higher
with hope that Greece will give long-term relief and Cisco a short-term bounce.
Cisco Systems beat estimates and could inspire stocks higher Thursday like BofA
did Wednesday.
6:05p
Flat Start Seen Wednesday On Greece Debt Hope
Look for a neutral flat open
Wednesday. Greece
and earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012,
9:07 A.M. Eastern
Stocks Make U-turn Out Of Negative Territory Grinding
Higher
Stocks takeoff reversing direction Tuesday with
better vibes from Greece and the Fed.
3:36p
Negative Start Seen For U.S. On Greece Delay
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
for Tuesday. Greece
drama continues delaying talks causes global market negative ness. Earnings/
guidance
is also in focus
for the start.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012,
9:11 A.M. Eastern
Stock
Market Holds Just Below Unchanged, Consolidating Recent Gains
After Fridays rally stocks hold
close to the unchanged line consolidating.
3:32p
Down Start Seen For Stocks On Greece Worry
Look for a negative open
Monday. Greece
drama continues as jobs payroll enthusiasm wanes. Earnings/
guidance
is also in focus
for the start.
Monday, February 6, 2012,
9:10 A.M. Eastern
Stocks Rally On Bullish Jobs Report- BLI Back On Positive
Stocks rally Friday as traders bid shares higher on
a very bullish jobs and unemployment report. Afternoon model upgraded the
short-term forecast back to positive.
3:30p
U.S.
Stocks Set For Gains At The Start On Better Than Expected Jobs Data
Look for a positive open
Friday. nonfarm
payroll data, better than expected, set futures ramping up; models still
see an S&P 500 possible problem that might get resolved today or Monday;
close in positive territory is critical today for the S&P 500.
Friday, February 3, 2012,
9:13 A.M. Eastern
Broader
Market Flat, Tech Still Outperforming, Ahead Of Jobs
Flat market to the close Thursday
with traders somewhat satisfied with their positions ahead of the nonfarm
payroll report Friday.
3:28p
Flat Start Seen After New
Claims Data And Ahead Of Fridays Jobs
Look for a neutral flat open could
turn mixed. Jobs, jobs,
jobs in focus as well as earnings/
guidance. Facebook filing also talking point.
Thursday, February 2, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Data
And Hope Send A Cautious Market Higher Tuesday
Stocks take after Europe's market
and ramp-up on better vibes from Greece Eurozone talks and manufacturing data.
3:26p
Stocks Set To Ramp Up At The Open On New Month
Look for a positive open
Wednesday. Markets
try to make environment cozy and warm for Facebook filing; earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012,
9:11 A.M. Eastern
U.S.
Equities Look For A Mixed End To A Mostly Negative Session
U.S. stocks try for a positive end
after being underwater most of the day, on this last trading day of January.
3:35p
U.S. Set For A Positive Start Tuesday
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
Tuesday. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well as the European mess; European stock markets are reporting positive.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012,
9:10 A.M. Eastern
Bad Day Turns Not So Bad As Stocks Make Their Way Back To
Unchanged
Stocks got hammered early on Fitch
Ratings downgrade but a healthy U.S. stock market shrugged off the bad news
making its way back to UNCH.
3:37p
January Effect Honeymoon Is Over, It's Back To Reality For
Markets
Look for a negative start Monday. Back
to reality as Eurozone debt crises mania is back for markets; earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well.
Monday, January 30, 2012,
9:11 A.M. Eastern
GDP Bad News Flattens The Broader Market
GDP miss, according to expectations,
sent global markets negative Friday with the U.S. broader market ending flat,
tech unchanged, and the Dow, blue chips, lower by better than 1/2 percent.
4:32P
GDP Set Global Markets Negative
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Friday. GDP
and earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start.
Friday, January 27, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
A
Day Of Rest Or Beginning Of A Pullback
The market has had better excuses to
pullback than New Housing Starts, so is Thursday a period of rest or pullback/
correction started- Friday may be telling.
3:35P
Could See Another Pop Higher Thursday
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
for Thursday. The
Fed and earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well as jobless initial claims.
Thursday, January 26, 2012,
9:11 A.M. Eastern
Fed
Extends Near Zero Rate, Introduces Key Measures, Stocks Respond
The Federal Reserve FOMC keeps the
interest rate at near zero and extended the pledge to keep the fed funds rate
target accommodative to late 2014. The Fed press conference announcement
and Q &A at 2:15p et.
3:45p
Earnings Has A Split Market For The Start Wednesday
Look for a neutral mixed open
Wednesday. Apple
earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well as the Fed FOMC meeting and 2:15p announcement.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012,
9:12 A.M. Eastern
No
Direction For Markets Yet As Stocks Meander
Markets looking for direction,
meander the unchanged line for days. QE3, or lack of tomorrow, could
stimulate traders in one direction or the other.
3:54p
Europe Back In Focus As Greece Restructuring Breaks Down
Look for a negative open
Tuesday. Time
to get back into the global mix of things, as markets are refocusing on Europe
debt issues, as headline chasing continues. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012,
9:13 A.M. Eastern
Share
Market Flat Struggling At The Unchanged Line
Undetermined market ends flat and
mixed ahead of the State of the Union and the Fed.
4:27p
Could be Decision Week For The Markets
Look for a neutral flat open
Monday. Decision
time for the markets. Cant go sideways or inch up forever. Events
this week could decide market direction. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well as Europe's Greece debt talks.
Monday, January 23, 2012,
9:07 A.M. Eastern
Market Ends Week On Flat Note As IBM Rules The Dow
Stocks consolidate Friday while IBM
keeps Dow index positive... Long-term model looks for market direction...
Models continue to indicate short term positive.
6:12p
Decision Day For Traders Pullback Or Advance
Look for a neutral flat open
for Friday. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start. Does Google's miss indicate economic future. will
markets reset.
Friday, January 20, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Equities
Hold Steady Ahead Of Key Earnings
U.S. equity market holds gain ahead
of key earnings from Intel, IBM, and Google.
3:33p
Another Start Higher As Futures Point Up Led By Tech
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
for Thursday. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well as jobless initial claims and consumer prices.
Thursday, January 19, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
At
The High Of The Session Major Indexes Go For The Closes
Another low volume gain for stocks
as the S&P 500 index busts through 1300.
3:29p
U.S. Equity Market Set For A Flat Start
Look for a neutral mixed open
Wednesday. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well as the continuing drama in play in Europe.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012,
9:12 A.M. Eastern
Powerful
Upward Move Tuesday Turns South
At the rate of decay, stocks will be
lucky to hold positive ground. U.S. stock market continues to hit
resistance that could be powerful enough to trigger a sell off.
3:36P
Global Markets Positive-ness
Sets Up U.S. For Positive Start
Look for a positive open
Tuesday. Global
markets advance on China news ignoring Mondays downgrade. U.S. starts
positive after long holiday weekend. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
S&P
Downgrade Takes Stocks Down Ahead Of Long Weekend
Promised downgrade by S&P Ratings
Services most likely will occur after the close of the regular session Friday...
S&P warned the Euro Area of mass downgrade if they didn't get their act
together, it appears that will happen sometime after the bell today...
U.S. markets closed Monday.
Models see negative open for U.S. stock market Tuesday.
10:51p
Short Term U.S. Stocks Still Look Attractive
Look for a negative start Friday. After
the start Friday, stocks could pull back ahead of the long holiday weekend.
Monday U.S. markets will be closed for holiday. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start, as
well.
Friday, January 13, 2012,
9:07 A.M. Eastern- updated 9:35a
Economic
Data And Europe Issues Aside, U.S. Stocks Continue 2012 Advance
Total opposite of last years
headline chasing, stocks in the new year make steady advance higher, ignoring
data and debt issues both here and in Europe.
3:38p
Flat Start Seen After Data And News
Look for a neutral flat open
Thursday. Jobless
initial claims disappoints, retail sales disappoints, European news
not real pleasant, all in all U.S. seen taking it in stride. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well.
Thursday, January 12, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Late
Day Push By The Industrials With Tech Shares Leading
Tech stocks continue to outperform
leading the broader market higher after a days consolidation. The Beige
Book, released today, indicates a faster economic pace to the end to the 2011...
10:59p
U.S. Share Market Could Consolidate
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Wednesday. U.S.
stock market could consolidate gains for at least a quarter of today's session.
S&P 500 could pullback. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well as traders still have an eye on the Euro Area debt troubles.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Broader
Market And Tech Add To Gains But Well Off Session Highs
Major indexes all report positive but well off the
days high. Excellent start to the year, could soon translate into forecast
change...
3:41p
U.S. Stocks Set To Advance Helped By Alcoa Outlook And
Global Markets
Look for a positive start Tuesday. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well as global markets.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012,
9:04 A.M. Eastern
All Eyes On Alcoa Earnings And Outlook
Stocks sideways-trade, along the
positive side, slightly higher as the market awaits Alcoa's earnings report but
more importantly its forecast- outlook for the next quarter and year.
3:35P
Full Week Ahead With Alcoa To Start Earnings Season
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
Monday. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well as everybody back to work as markets get ready for a busy year, hopefully a
profitable one.
Monday, January 9, 2012,
9:08 A.M. Eastern
Tech Shares Pile On The Gains Ending Nice Start To 2012
Majority of gain from Tuesday's
rally intact with tech stocks adding to a three year romp, broader market sees
nice start to the new year.
3:47p
Stocks set for flat open
Look for a neutral flat open, could
turn mixed. Jobs
and unemployment data
is in focus
for the start.
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