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MARKET WRAP UP 09/16/10
The market continued its pattern of showing glimpses of weakness throughout the trading session before staging a final hour rally, as the S&P 500 closed today down just 0.04% to 1124. At the same time, we have yet to come close to breaking the key 1131 resistance level on the S&P from earlier this summer. Thus, we are building a string of doji days of indecision at the top end of the multi-month trading range. After hours, I see that $RIMM, $ORCL and $TXN are ripping higher on the back of impressive earnings. If the gains hold into tomorrow morning, I would expect these names to provide the jet fuel for the market to at least entertain the idea of peeking its head above 1131.
However, trying to anticipate a true breakout at this point remains pure guesswork. Even if we do break 1131 tomorrow, I would be skeptical of it, at least initially, as it could easily be a trap to lure in eager bulls, just like we saw in late June. Because of the choppy trading these past few sessions, sentiment seems to have turned mixed, although it is most certainly more bullish than what we saw when the S&P was hovering at 1040 in late August. Throughout this correction since last April, cash has been king in many respects, and I believe that is the case now more than ever.
The late North Carolina State men’s basketball coach Jim Valvano made famous the phrase, “survive and advance” during the Wolfpack’s run through the single elimination tournament to win the 1983 National Championship. I believe that motto applies to this market as well. The idea is to survive this tough trading range, making as few mistakes as possible, in order to emerge intact and ready to profit from an easier market down the road.
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peeking or peaking?
I’d love to say that was an awesome play on words by me, but it was a typo. Fixed now. Thanks jungleG
Great Jimmy V pic.
Excellent work, Chess.
Thanks, Zombie.
Survive and Advance
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Definitely post-it note material !
DONE !!!
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Again top notch!
Market looks ready to BTFO
You know, I was thinking about Fly’s earlier post about how difficult this market is to trade, and now we stand (or sit) at a true inflection point. I’m hedged, so I’m OK with a breakdown or breakout, but I’m thinking it will be down. Tomorrow (or next week), should be interesting.
Market is forming a bull flag…next target is 1180. Hope you’re long Chess, get out of ur cash position. Look at the big names..nflx, cmg, vmw, arun, meli…they all want to go higher, before taking a break…
I predict a great year for the market
Have a look at SVNT
Nice post Chess. Cant help wonder, with the trans… if they were down because of FDX,, we are so close, tomorrow should be interesting lol
The only thing I feel somewhat confident about (and thats using the term loosely) is that whatever direction the market takes (when it decides to take a direction) will be a trap and will reverse. Not confident enough to actually put money on it though 🙂
I have no market commentary, but this post does illicit one response. Why oh why didn’t (H)Akeem Olajuwon block out Lorenzo Charles on that last play?
Thinking back to that point in history makes me realize the complete suckitude of college basketball today. There is not a team in the country that could stay within 40 points of Phi Slamma Jamma or the 1990 UNLV squad.
Great post as usual Chess.
I’m keeping an eye on the SPX 1135 – 1138 area. If we get a fakeout to the upside, I’m watching the SPX 1135 – 1138 area for a potential short term top and a potential place to add puts to my portfolio, if I deem it necessary.
Also… been watching EWH for the past few days… look at the monthly… any thoughts?
Thanks again for your time.
EWH looks great. Wouldnt chase it here though.
Bought some OVTI (holding DSX, TWM, VECO, YHOO, 60% cash).
Chess:
What do you think of APKT. Is it just about time to Short it? You might want to look into SOMX. It is poised to go up.
APKT is not a short imho.
What is imho and jmho
in my or just my humble opinion
Chess:
What do you think about OPK. Trending in an excellent Channel in Daily charts. Bought some at 2.09
Thanks