Major Indices Fail To Save Recent Breakouts, But Bulls Have Not Quite Given Up Yet

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Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 on Monday broke out of ascending triangle but only to reverse hard lower. That said, bulls have not quite given up yet. They continue to show up at/near shorter-term moving averages. Before this … Continued

Equity Volatility Itching To Perk Up – Magnitude And Duration Notwithstanding

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Equity volatility looks to be on the brink of a rally. The only question is if it will sustain higher or momentum will soon peter out as has been the case since its explosion in February-March last year. VIX shed … Continued

Major Equity Indices Rally Last Week – S&P 500 Breaks Out, Russell 2000 Reverses At Resistance, Nasdaq 100 Ends Right On Resistance

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Major US equity indices all had a positive week last week, but with a varying degree of success. The S&P 500 broke out of dual resistance with bullish marubozu on Thursday and Friday, the Russell 2000 was denied at crucial … Continued