The best sector is solar, with gains in SCTY, FSLR, RSOL and DQ. ASYS has been melting up on a daily basis too.
About 75% of stocks are higher today, bucking the trend of rates. As you see, TLT is lower for the day.
Regional banks are outperforming again, as managers allocate into names that stand to benefit from higher rates. Names like HBAN, SBNY, CMA, FITB, ZION and TCBI are accelerating to the upside.
Although tempting, I’ve opted to not chase the market today. I might regret it, since we have lots of upside potential if the current panic turns out to be bogus. But before I can buy, I need to see TLT higher–plain and simple.
It’s worth noting, Dry Bulk rates shot higher again. I know some believe they’re rising due to chinese iron ore demand. But I still believe the core reason to ever own a shipping stock is based upon the premise that ships will be scrapped after bankruptcies are declared. Tighter credit could decimate the shippers. I haven’t bought back the FRO shares that I sold because of higher rates. They need to refinance by 2015. The clock is ticking.
It’s frustrating to watch TXTR melt up. I had an in on the name and never bought a share due to the low volume.
For now, I am still focused on IMMR and will be waiting for the cocaine party to break out, hosted by The Gimp, to get back into risk.
Oh, as for the losers, gold and silver, again. What else is new?
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lots of short covering in bonds, still no sign of reversal. tlt should continue lower.
The Risk Index still looks awful.
This a good thing for doomsday investors such as yours truly.
as mtg rate tick higher, arent the holders of MBS shroting TSYs for a hedge?
My husband Rob is such a boss. He’s shorting the markets and buying me everything. Short OEX contracts broskis.
Fuggit!
NUGT!
Fly – In the past strength in TLT was an indicator of pending equity weakness. I’d appreciate commentary on the change – why this has reversed. Moobs
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Junk bond funds are up today: JNK, HYG, etc. Also dividend paying equities are up: IYR, XLU, etc.
Please edit and add VHC to the list of losers for which nothing else is new. Thanks.
Is the Devil still stubborn enough to stand by his $200 price target?
Fly, When you say you want to see TLT higher, do you mean ‘trending higher’ or do you have a set target? Thx.