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Indexes Bounce But Most Trends Remain Negative

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McClellan Oscillators Are Nearing Overbought Levels Our latest look at the market's charts and indicators. More highs again. Once again, several new all-time closing highs were registered on the major equity indices on Friday as the vast majority remain in near-term uptrends and lacking sell signals. Meanwhile, the one-day McClellan OB/OS Oscillators are nearing overbought levels and forward 12-month earnings estimates for the S&P 500 continue to rise. As such, while we believe some very selective buying of individual names is still appropriate. On the Charts All the major equity indi...

Index Charts Weaken: Cause for Concern? Forward earnings estimates for the S&P 500 have dropped. Dec 23, 2020 | 10:32 AM EST The charts of the major equity indices have weakened, but remain a mix of neutral and bullish trends. The data, on the other hand, still suggests some caution is warranted. Meanwhile, forward 12-month consensus earnings estimates for the S&P 500 have seen a notable decline, stretching what appears to be an overvalued market even further. What's this all mean for investors? Let's take a look at the charts and data. On the Charts Source: Worden The major equity in...

Indexes Successfully Test Support Levels Why caution is still warranted, though. They passed the test. All the major equity indices closed at or near their intraday highs Monday with successful tests of their support levels. The charts remain generally positive. However, the psychology data continues to suggest too much bullish sentiment exists while valuation remains extended with their combined signals suggesting caution is warranted. On the Charts Source: Worden The only index posting a gain Monday was the DJIA (see above) as the rest posted losses. However, the early morning sello...