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
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
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Stock Market Modeling Analysis-
Chalkboard
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Stock
Market Economics •
WTI oil price
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Unemployment new claims- chart
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Short-term forecast for U.S. stock market returns to positive
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Long-term Forecast For U.S. Stock Market Is Caution
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economy added 243,000 new jobs
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Unemployment rate fell to 8.3 percent
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GDP grows at 2.8 percent
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.
Friday, January 6, 2012,
9:19 A.M. Eastern
U.S.
Stocks Reverses Morning Downturn Ramps Up
Looking like a negative session,
stocks reverse direction ramp up with tech shares leading the boarder market
into positive territory. Dow struggles at the unchanged line.
3:37p
Iffy Open But Models Indicate Good Chance Of Positive End
Thursday
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Thursday. ADP
and initial jobless claims data as well as earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start...
Thursday, January 5, 2012,
9:06 A.M. Eastern
U.S.
Stocks Try For Flat End After Negative Session
Stocks appear to consolidate after yesterdays
run-up; stocks try for flat end Wednesday after dip into negative
territory.
3:39p
Negative Start Seen For Stocks Wednesday
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Wednesday.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012,
9:08 A.M. Eastern
Great Start To The New Year Albeit On Low Volume
Bear wheels are turning, wondering
if this low volume surge in stocks will last past a couple of days.
3:30p
Futures Show Rally To Start 2012
Look for a positive start Tuesday. Asia
Pacific markets and most European markets in the green for the start of 2012.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012,
9:14 A.M. Eastern
2011 Regular Session Comes To An End- Thank God
If you were a trader buying the
dips, selling the highs, you did well. Investors, overall, get an "F" for
failure- buy and hold is dead.
3:38p
Last Regular Session For 2011- Can The S&P 500 Go Positive
Look for a neutral flat open
Friday. Could turn mixed. Final
posting for 2011, 2012 market performance, Europe debt worries, and U.S.
election is in focus
for the start.
Friday, December 30, 2011,
9:10 A.M. Eastern
Markets
Reverse With The Averages Recovering Most Of Yesterdays Loss
Lack of bad news sends U.S. stocks
to recover most of Wednesdays losses.
3:31p
Flat Possibly Mixed Start Thursday
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
Thursday. Could turn mixed. Jobless
initial claims data and Europe
is in focus
for the start.
Thursday, December 29, 2011,
9:04 A.M. Eastern
Eurozone
Back With Bad News Sidelines Buyers
Euro Area central bank says banks
are stowing money with them, not lending. Sound familiar? Euro banks
taking lessons from U.S.. Buyers get sidelined, letting the low volume
take its toll on the averages.
3:46p
And The Beat Goes On
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
Wednesday. Another
slow low volume session expected with little data and hopefully little Euro Area
news.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011,
9:11 A.M. Eastern
Equities
Hang Close To Unchanged On Shortened Week
Stocks end mixed with the Dow
virtually unchanged on first day back from Christmas holiday. Santa rally
is expected to be a slow move higher in low volume sessions into the new year.
4:21P
Start The Week Off On An Iffy Note
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
for Tuesday. Same
old thing, Europe and will Santa rally kick in.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011,
9:10 A.M. Eastern
Stocks Ramped Up
Friday As Santa Rally May Be On For This Week
Not looking back, stocks ramp up
in Friday's session with the broader market emerging from negative territory for the year.
Santa is expected to deliver a rally this week after delivering Christmas.
10:32a
Flat Start Seen For Equities Friday
Look for a neutral flat open
for Friday. Durable
goods report and earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start.
Friday, December 23, 2011,
9:10 A.M. Eastern- updated 12/25/2011, 10:33a
Market Holds Onto Gains Going To The Close
With a half-hour to go, the major
indexes hold near session high. Good and not so good data keeps gains
moderate Thursday.
Thursday, December 22, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Flat Start Seen After Lower Revision To GDP
Look for a neutral-to-positive
open Thursday. GDP
and jobless initial claims data and Europe markets as well as earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start.
3:33p
Oracle
Puts A Hit On Tech Stocks, Broader Market Recovers
Blue chips and the broader market
make a comeback while tech stocks take a hit on Oracle's earnings miss.
4:23p
Stocks Could Rest Wednesday After Big Rally
Look for a neutral, possibly mixed open
Wednesday. Less
bad news from Europe but pressure from tech stocks, after Oracle earnings, set
the stage for a mixed start Wednesday.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011,
9:11 A.M. Eastern
Rally Near Top Of Range, Can It Continue, Is Santa Waken
Up
Questions and more questions, the
only thing for sure is we are near top of range and the next couple of days will
tell if Santa finally is waken up. Santa is awake and checking market
conditions- will he surprise us Wednesday with another rally?
5:53p
Positive Start Following Global Markets
Look for a positive start Tuesday. On
again off again markets see a positive start Tuesday on little good news;
global markets positive Tuesday leading U.S. higher. Earnings/
guidance
is minor focus
for the start.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011,
9:12 A.M. Eastern
Stocks Start The Week Like Last- Down
Starting this week off like last week- down.
Light volume slow session with buyers sidelined, leaves seller to drive stocks
lower Monday... Banks and
BAC lead stocks down Monday... 6:03p
With Two Weeks To Go, Santa Rally Looks Real Bleak
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
Monday. Eurozone
debt crisis and earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start Monday. Looks like we could be in the trading range for a
bit longer- Doubtful that the broader market will see a rally; most likely
will see a negative 2011. Monday, December 19, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Wouldn't You Know Europe Crisis Intervenes Once Again On
U.S. Markets
Fitch Ratings revises France's
outlook to a negative watch, turns stocks lower Friday after a nice run-up to
Dow triple digit.
3:44p
Stocks Set To Advance On Global Positive ness- Less
Concerns
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
Friday. Less
concerns over Europe and global market positive ness helps the pre market.
Friday, December 16, 2011,
9:16 A.M. Eastern
U.S. Stock Market Posted Up
Breaking Three Day Losing Streak
After a three day sell-a-thon U.S.
stocks reverse direction recovering some losses.
5:50P
Rebound Set For Thursdays Open
Look for a positive open
Thursday. Three
day selling spree comes to an end for the U.S. open Thursday. Jobless new
claims sink to 366,000. Earnings/
guidance
still has a minor focus for the markets.
Thursday, December 15, 2011,
9:10 A.M. Eastern
Day Three Of Selling On Europe And Top Of Range
Europe continues to bug markets and
selling near the top of the S&P trading range is repeated once again. The
Dollar rose while the Euro, gold, oil, and other commodities, as well as the
stock market get sold off Wednesday on Europe concerns.
5:59p
Uncertainty And Negative Global Markets Set U.S. For Flat
Open
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Wednesday. Continued
worry over Europe and no action by the Fed sets tone for trading.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011,
9:11 A.M. Eastern
Stocks Sink After FOMC- No Help For The Weary
U.S. stock market gives up session
gains after a no show by the Fed... Stocks near top of range, no reason to
punch through, stocks settle back with a loss.
3:31p
U.S. Stocks Set For A Higher Open
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
for Tuesday. Fed
day and earnings/
guidance
still has some focus. Fed is not expected to make any policy changes.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Stocks
Sink On Low Volume
Not the best way to start the week
with a 1-1/2 percent loss. The same old story, can the Eurozone come up
with more measures to fix the debt crisis and foster global confidence...
Traders and investors will be watching for any monetary policy change tomorrow
from the Fed's last 2011 meeting.
6:03p
Not Starting Off On The Right Foot
Look for a negative start Monday. Eurozone
worries grow. Feeling that measures, to date, are not enough of a response
by governing officials, that more needs to be done in order to save the Euro
Area and Europe.
Monday, December 12, 2011,
9:10 A.M. Eastern
Traders
Like What They Hear From Summit, Send Stocks To Rally
Summit nearly over and details are likable by the
markets, sending the U.S. stock market to rally Friday.
3:34p
Mixed News Of Summit
Resolution But Markets Overall Are OK
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
Friday. European
and U.S. markets seem to like the outcome, so far, of the summit that was to
produce a resolution that all Euro countries could get behind. Whether the
day will provide acceptable details is iffy at best.
Friday, December 9, 2011,
9:10 A.M. Eastern
Traders
Skittish, Buyers Sidelined Awaiting Summit Meeting Details
Stocks fall Thursday ahead of
Eurozone debt crisis summit, where markets hope for a feasible fix. Stocks
hit the low of the session Thursday after disturbing ECB news...
4:45p
The Safe Play- Sell- During The Headline Rush From Europe
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Thursday. Headlines
coming in fast as traders see the only trade that makes sense is sell.
U.S. economic data saw improvement in jobless new claims.
Thursday, December 8, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Markets Stumble After Another S&P Warning
Another do or die warning from
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services to the EU- negative watch commences.
S&P takes another shot across the bow inferring its now or else.
3:36p
European Stocks Turn Lower Wednesday Setting U.S. Up For
Lower Open
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Wednesday. Concerns
return as Thursday-Friday summit news gets closer; U.S. open looked
positive, early on, but Europe markets degrade, setting U.S. up for an iffy
start.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011,
9:10 A.M. Eastern
Stocks
Take A Wait And See Attitude
At the close stocks rise with the
major indexes closing mixed on light volume as investors and traders feel a
slight relief from the Eurozone, but take a wait and see position.
4:00p
Do-or-die Week For The Eurozone And Markets
Look for a neutral-to-positive open,
could turn mixed. Euro
Area under pressure to perform this week or risk across the board downgrade from
S&P Ratings Services...
Tuesday, December 6, 2011,
9:11 A.M. Eastern- updated 9:23a
Santa Rally On Hold
Rally dwindles Monday on reports of
another Eurozone warning from S&P, but not yet verified. Anymore that's
all it takes is a little bad news or rumor and markets react... S&P put
Germany, France, and other Euro Area countries on credit watch negative Monday
as rumor turns fact...
9:51p
U.S. Stock Market Set For Positive Start Monday
Look for a positive open
Monday. Much
optimism of a Eurozone fix to their debt crisis this week is fueling global
positive ness.
Monday, December 5, 2011,
9:14 A.M. Eastern
Traders Take Profit From Weeks Big Rally Ahead Of Weekend
Big rally this week as traders
unsure about developments in the Eurozone this weekend take some profits
Friday...
3:31p
Stocks Set For Positive Start
Look for a positive start Friday. Jobs
number weak but revisions to prior month upbeat; unemployment much better
at 8.6 percent.
Friday, December 2, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Stocks Consolidate Thursday Helped By Jobs Data
After mega rally, stocks rest,
helped along by a so-so initial claims report... The big day approaches
with jobs on the minds of investors and traders. Most believe we are in
for a pleasant surprise tomorrow and God help us all if it isn't.
3:31p
Traders And Investors Regroup After Mega Rally
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Thursday. After
massive rally Wednesday, marketeers regroup as the stock market could
consolidate today.
Thursday, December 1, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Big
Rally On Confidence Could Be The Real Deal
Models indicate that today's rally
coupled with past two sessions could be the bottom. Data shows we could
get out of the trading range for good- well, for a while anyway- and begin the
Santa rally. If this is the real deal, we will get more rallies in the
next couple sessions and of course the forecast will be upgraded.
3:38p
Stocks Set To Rally On Coordinated Central Banks Dollar
Swap Action
Look for a positive open
Wednesday. Major
central banks to reduce rates on Dollar swap beginning next week. The
coordinated action by the central banks set markets to rally in Europe and a
rally in the States.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011,
9:10 A.M. Eastern
Dow And Broader Market Up While Tech Stocks Struggle With
UNCH
The Dow Jones Industrials and the broader market of stocks make a second day of
gains while the NASDAQ market struggles at the unchanged line...
3:37p
Stocks Set To Open Mixed Tuesday
Look for a neutral-to-mixed open
Tuesday. A calmer
period appears to be overtaking the Eurozone debt crisis as markets wait for the
next headline...
Tuesday, November 29, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Rally
Intact But Off The Session High
Rally started in the global markets,
early Monday, continues in the U.S. but has tapered slightly off the high of the
session...
4:05p
Rally Set For Monday Reversing Seven Negative Sessions
Look for a positive start Monday. Global
markets rally Monday setting U.S. stock market for a rally that reverses seven
negative sessions.
Monday, November 28, 2011,
8:56 A.M. Eastern
U.S. Stock Market Unable To
Hold The Top End Of Today's Range
U.S. stock market is unable to hold the top end of
the session trading range and is struggling to hold positive ground going into
the early holiday close...
12:49p
Black Friday And Hope For A Stock Market Turnaround
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
for Black Friday. Europe
debt crisis continues to be the focus with earnings/
guidance
in there somewhere.
Friday, November 25, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
No Major Sell Off As Models Saw Could Happen
Models saw a possible capitulation
towards the end of Wednesdays session, but looks like we'll have just a normal
orderly sell off. More contagion fear and data in the U.S. that
disappointed as well as low volume set the stage for day six sell off...
5:07p
Stocks Are Set For A Sixth Session Off Selling
Look for a negative start
Wednesday. More
bad news from the Eurozone and with tomorrow being a holiday for the U.S.,
traders and investors want out today ahead of any more bad news tomorrow.
Jobless initial claims little changed-
chart still shows some improvement but still a problem for
job seekers. Other data of non effect as Euro Area is the main
focus.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Down
Day On U.S. GDP Revision And The Eurozone
Major indexes show mostly red in a
flat mixed session as investors worry over the economic growth that was revised
lower this morning and the continuing debt issues in the Eurozone as well as
state side.
3:33p
U.S. Stock Market Set For An Iffy Start On Revised GDP And
U.S. Credit Rating News
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Tuesday. Super
committee deals a blow to economics;
GDP revised lower to 2 percent... Reports
of Moody's affirmation of current U.S. credit rating...
Tuesday, November 22, 2011,
9:13 A.M. Eastern
Markets Under Pressure On Eurozone Troubles And A No Deal
For U.S. Deficit Fix
Surprise! More EU concerns to deal
with and a no show for the Super Committee... Stocks are slammed again for
multiple reasons of which the Eurozone seems to be in the lead...
The forecast bias gets a downgrade to neutral, signaling possibly
more to come. Volatility should continue to increase as lighter volume
could exaggerate the indexes.
3:39p
Super Committee No Deal And Europe Concerns Has U.S. Ready
For Possible Nasty Week
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
for Monday. A
no deal from the budget-deficit committee and the continuing problems in Europe,
could cost heavily in the U.S. stock market this week. The S&P 500 to
revisit the Summer trading range and could test the lower end before its all
over with. Earnings/
guidance
ending but still is of some focus
for traders and investors.
Monday, November 21, 2011,
9:14 A.M. Eastern
TGIF- Flat And Mixed With Little To Trade On, Hope Builds
For Next Week
Sour grapes. Markets are going
nowhere fast, except for today. Slow, flat, and mixed end to the session
Friday and a not so investor-friendly week. But hope is building that next
week just might be better.
3:40p
Stocks Set To Recover Some Of Past Two Days Loss
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
Friday. Earnings
season nears end this week with little other news to report, for the moment.
Friday, November 18, 2011,
9:07 A.M. Eastern
U.S. Stocks Hit Again On More Debt Worry, Dow Down Triple
Digits
More worry and fear of contagion
sends stocks down for a second session.
3:38p
U.S. Market Improving Somewhat Over Yesterdays Retreat
Look for a neutral
mixed start Thursday. Improving
jobs (new claims) picture sparked some interest and housing data is
in focus. Europe's Euro Area still major concern and earnings/
guidance
ending for the most part this week.
Thursday, November 17, 2011,
9:04 A.M. Eastern- updated 09:21a
Almost Made A Positive Session But Bank Downgrade Sends
Buyers Into Timeout
Moody's downgrade of 12 German
Landesbanken public sector banks cause traders and investors to reverse this
afternoons market direction. Fitch Rating warns of Eurozone contagion to
U.S. banks...
6:10p
Negative Open Seen On
Eurozone Deepening Crisis
Look for a negative open
for Wednesday. EU
official sees Euro Area crisis deepening; Eurozone economic growth flat
for 2012? Earnings/
guidance
is in its final stage as the majority of companies have reported.
Core inflation up 0.1 percent...
Wednesday, November 16, 2011,
9:14 A.M. Eastern
Tech Leads Stocks Higher Along With Commodities
Stocks turn up midday as tech shares
lead the way.
Gold, silver, and
oil also making gains in the session. The
Dow-DJIA rose out of negative territory midday, reached session high, drops to
post a small gain; the S&P 500 rose 1/2 percent, tech-NASDAQ rose over
one-percent.
10:21p
More European Bad News Set Negative Start For U.S. Stocks
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Tuesday. More
troubled states in the Euro Area in negative focus...
economic data
this morning... earnings/
guidance
nearing an end with a few companies reporting.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011,
9:12 A.M. Eastern
Stocks Under Pressure On More Eurozone Worries
Greece, Italy, and now Spain
becoming a focal point as investors rethink U.S. stocks. Slow day as U.S.
stocks move lower on light volume as buyers are sidelined...
3:45P
Set For A Flat Open Ahead Of Eurozone News
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Monday. Italy and
Greece still in the news as well as earnings/
guidance.
Monday, November 14, 2011,
8:17 A.M. Eastern- corrected- 8:37a
Low
Volume Rally Took Back Half Of Wednesdays Loss On Good Vibes From Eurozone
Appears Euro Area is getting their
act together as both Greece and Italy making headway on debt default issues...
3:45p
U.S. Stock Market Set To Advance On Less Concern Over
Eurozone
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
Friday; TGIF. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well as less worry over Euro Area.
Friday, November 11, 2011,
9:07 A.M. Eastern
Europe Woes Easing While Markets Re Focus On U.S.
Stocks make an effort to recover
some losses. The financial sector and tech stocks lag holding the averages
from advancing further... Tech stocks and the financial sector lagged in
trading Thursday holding back the rally as the Dow and the broader market tried
to recover yesterdays losses but was held back... Markets fear of
contagion from Greece to Italy was somewhat subdued letting markets re focus on
fundamentals.
5:59p
Better Vibes From Greece And Italy Has U.S. Stocks Set For
Positive Open
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
Thursday. A good
Jobless claims data and Cisco Systems earnings as well as better news out of
Europe has markets ready to recover some of yesterdays loss.
Thursday, November 10, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Fear
Of Eurozone Collapse With Italy And Greece At Center Stage Sends U.S. Stocks
Diving
Nothing but negative news from the
EU states as fear builds on Euro Area collapse...
3:46p
Two Day Rally In Serious Jeopardy As Europe Woes Propagate
Look for a negative start
Wednesday. Europe's
Italy 10 year bond ramps up over 7-percent on concerns of default. Earnings/
guidance
is still in play in the background.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011,
9:10 A.M. Eastern- corrected- 4:49p
Stocks Ramp Up In Afternoon Trade On Improving Conditions
In Europe
Improving conditions in the EU,
especially Italy and Greece, has traders in global markets buying equities,
sending the averages to session highs...
3:44p
European Markets Rally Setting Stage For U.S. Strong Start
Look for a positive open
Tuesday. Europe,
Greece and Italy, still in focus with earnings/
guidance
in there somewhere.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Stocks Reverse Morning Loss And Trend Up Into Positive
Territory
After a sizeable loss in equities
Monday morning, stocks reverse, trended higher after almost good news out of
Europe.
3:44p
EU Still In Control Of U.S. Markets
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
for Monday. Add
Italy to the Greece mix of concerns as focus continues to be the EU debt crisis. Earnings/
guidance
still ongoing but takes a backseat.
Monday, November 7, 2011,
9:12 A.M. Eastern
One Almost Down, Many More To Go
Greece vote tonight could put the Greece problem on
the backburner, but wait, Italy is on deck, next to jerk markets around...
Greece PM wins confidence vote... 11:24p
U.S. Stock Market Under Pressure From Europe Jobs Revision
Encouraging
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Friday. Nonfarm
jobs for October weak at 80,000 but revisions are upbeat, shows economical
recover. Of course Europe drama headlines jerking markets around and earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well as Groupon IPO.
Friday, November 4, 2011,
9:13 A.M. Eastern
Stocks
Ramp Up At The Close As News From Europe Is Less Bad For The Moment
Greece referendum is now off and the
ECB cut loan rates. Traders, for the time being, like the ever shifting
headlines.
4:49p
U.S. Equity Market Is Set To Open Positive On Europe And
Data
Look for a positive open
Thursday. Europe
cuts rate and economic data in the news as well as earnings/
guidance and the Fed.
Thursday, November 3, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern- updated 9:22a
Rebound Holds As Stocks Regain Some Losses
Traders and investors are happy to
regain some losses from past two sessions. Fed took no monetary action
today but says slow growth ahead with high unemployment. The FOMC ended a
two day meeting and reiterated no change to the target for the Fed funds rate.
Fed Chief Bernanke holds press conference on monetary
policy and Q&A.
10:44p
Rebound Set For The Start After Two Day Sell Off
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
for Wednesday. Fed
day with Chief Bernanke press conference after the FOMC meeting... Stocks
set for a comeback after a two day five percent sell off... The drama in
Europe and earnings/
guidance
still has the markets attention
for the start.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011,
9:12 A.M. Eastern
Stocks Slide Over Two Percent
On Greece Surprise Vote
Once again Europe's ways and means
has clogged U.S. markets as stocks slide on Greece debt package vote...
3:47p
EU Concerns Are Back, Stocks
Set For Big Sell Off Tuesday
Look for a negative market Tuesday. EU
markets sell off Tuesday on renewed fear of Greece default...
Tuesday, November 1, 2011,
9:12 A.M. Eastern- updated 10:04a
Negative Monday As 'EU Blues'
Returns Ahead Of The FOMC
U.S. stock market moves lower Monday
after a whopping October rally... No treat for stock holders as negative
ness hits the markets...
5:49p
Consolidation To Continue Monday As Futures Point To Lower
Open
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Monday. Europe
and earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well as a very profitable October for stocks. Busy week with the Fed and
employment data; traders positioning for November.
Monday, October 31, 2011,
9:00 A.M. Eastern
Stocks Rest Friday Ahead Of Last Session Of The Month
Markets rest after rally that takes stocks out of
trading range...
2:57p
Consolidation Could Be On Tap Friday After Monster Rally
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Friday. More
detail on the EU debt package situation and earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well as personal income/ spending data.
Friday, October 28, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Rally
Sends Stock Indexes Up 2-3 Percent Inspiring Global Markets
EU deal and friendly economical data
along with earnings finally gets the equity engine roaring... Afternoon
model upgraded the BLI to positive, signaling a more bullish outlook ahead...
4:41p
Stocks Ready To Rally On EU Deal And Economic Data
Look for a positive open
Thursday. EU,
economical data, and earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start
Thursday, October 27, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
EU Bailout Plan Details Emerge Piece By Piece Sending
Stocks Higher
Volatility still abounds.
Traders react to every piece of detail of the EU rescue plan, as it emerges...
EU makes headway on debt rescue plans... U.S. futures up for Thursdays
open...
11:10p
Stocks Ready To Rebound On Fresh Hope Of A EU Deal
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
Wednesday. EU
bailout package meeting today and earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011,
9:15:00.0 A.M. Eastern
Down Day With The S&P 500 Back In Trading Range
Traders and investors make adjustments to positions ahead of EU bailout package
details. S&P 500 back in the trading range to test support... 3:05p
Profit Taking Ahead Of EU Rescue Package Details Set For
Stocks Tuesday
Look for a neutral-to-negative
start Tuesday. EU
details expected Wednesday and earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well as surging oil prices.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Stocks Stair Step Higher On Hope Of A EU Resolution
Stock continue higher threatening to
rally out of the months long trading range...
3:02p
Status Quo In Europe Sees Flat Positive Open For U.S.
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
Monday. EU
and earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start.
Monday, October 24, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Stocks Rally Friday On Hope Of A EU Fix This Weekend
Meetings this weekend and next week
could finally get traders passed the uncertainty that has been dogging the
markets...
2:57p
U.S. Stocks Are Set For An Opening Rally But Will It Last
Look for a positive open
Friday. EU
meeting this weekend to solidify rescue package and earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start. In these volatile times, will the rally push the S&P 500
into relatively newer territory.
Friday, October 21, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Stocks Set To End Up, Down, Or Flat Depending On The
Latest EU News Release
The latest gobbledygook is that the
EU can't decide on how many more meetings it will take to get to the next
rumor...
5:55p
Wall Street Could Be In
Holding Pattern Ahead Of EU Vote
Look for a neutral flat open
for Thursday. Could turn lower to mixed. EU
vote this weekend and earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start.
Jobless initial claims drops a minimal 1,000, still show
concern for jobs...
Thursday, October 20, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern- updated 9:49a
Stocks Drift Lower Amid Confusing EU News As Traders Await
More Earnings
S&P 500 1220 being tested Wednesday
as investors gear up for more earnings and look for EU rescue fund news...
2:59p
Flat Mixed Start Indicated On EU News And Data
Look for a neutral flat open
Wednesday. Could turn mixed. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well as EU news and economical data releases.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Rally Underway With The S&P 500 Blowing By 1220
U.S. stocks ramp up after S&P 500
test 1200, meandering for most of the session, blowing by 1220... More
earnings on tap tonight that could keep this low volume rally going...
traders don't want to be caught Short ahead of tech earnings.
3:26p
Stocks Set For Mixed To Flat Open On Producer Price Data
Look for a neutral mixed open
Tuesday. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well as economical data.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Buyers Flee The Market As S&P 500 Test 1200
S&P 500 testing top of range as stocks sink lower
towards the close... G20 still unable to bring stability to the EU
crisis...
2:51p
Iffy Start Monday As G20 EU Issues Still Political Driven
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Monday. Nothing
concrete from the G20 reported as the uncertainty grows while the S&P 500
teeters at the top of the trading range. Besides the EU mess, earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start.
Monday, October 17, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
Stocks Continue To Rally With Hope Of G20 Good News This
Weekend
Stocks ramp up again as more and
more confidents in the EU to get their act together and shore up the debt
crises...
Market Barometer forecast was upgraded on
ability of the S&P 500 to test and track past 1220...
6:00p
Market Barometer Forecast Upgraded To Caution
Barometer models indicate a more
positive stable environment for the markets that could lead the S&P 500
out of the trading range...
3:35p
Stocks Set For Positive Start After Google Earnings-Beat
Ahead Of G20
Look for a neutral-to-positive open
Friday. Google
beats estimates, more earnings/
guidance
after the close and G20 meets in Paris this weekend- agenda EU debt crises.
The Barometer afternoon model run is changing the forecast to caution.
Friday, October 14, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern- updated 3:07p
U.S. Stocks Going For Mixed Close Awaiting More Earnings
Google on deck with earnings could inspire trade...
4:17p
U.S. Stock Market Looks To Rest Thursday
Look for a neutral-to-negative open
Thursday. Earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well as the continuing European debt crises.
Thursday, October 13, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern- updated 4:16p
Stocks Rally On Less EU Debt Concern And Alcoa Outlook
Traders and investors switch focus
from EU to earnings and the S&P 500 index close as U.S. stock market tries to
break trading range.
3:19p
U.S. Stock Market Set To Rally Amid Alcoa Outlook
Look for a positive open
for Wednesday. Alcoa
earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start as
well as the EU debt crises.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
U.S. Stocks Are Flat Ahead Of Alcoa Earning/ Forecast
Markets have been choppy as traders
and investors fine-tune ahead of earnings season with Alcoa on deck...
Tuesday, October 11, 2011,
9:15 A.M. Eastern
The Afternoon Barometer Model Run Upgraded The Bias To
Positive
An upgrade of positive to the Bias
indicates higher probability that further upgrades to the forecast are
imminent...
3:10p
Flat Open Seen Ahead Of Earnings And EU Debt Crises Vote
Look for a neutral-to-negative
open. Chance that it could turn mixed. EU
debt vote and earnings/
guidance
is in focus
for the start.
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