27
Apr
2015

Sector Detector: Sector rotation model stays bullish, but neutral rankings and technical resistance flash caution

Last week, stocks cycled bullish yet again. In fact, the S&P 500, NYSE Composite, and NASDAQ each closed at record highs as investors positioned for the heart of earnings season in the wake of strong reports from some of the Tech giants. Notably, Utilities stocks got some renewed traction as yield-starved investors returned to the sector.

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13
Apr
2015

Sector Detector: Earnings and GDP temporarily take investor spotlight off the Fed

As we get into the heart of earnings season and anticipate the GDP report for Q1, the investor spotlight has been taken off the Federal Reserve and timing of its first interest rate hike, at least temporarily. Even though Q1 economic growth will undoubtedly look weak, the future remains bright for the U.S economy – even though many multinationals will struggle with top-line growth due to the strong dollar – and any near-term selloff resulting from weak economic or earnings news should be bought yet again in expectation of better results for the balance of the year.

Author: smartindale / Tag: ETF, sectors, iShares, volatility, S&P 500, SectorCast, safe haven, technology, healthcare, Financial, utilities, energy / 0 Comments
06
Apr
2015

Sector Detector: Stocks grind into neutral, hoping to find a new catalyst in earnings season

In the ongoing bad-news-is-good-news saga, last week’s surprisingly weak jobs report led to speculation that the Fed would delay hiking interest rates, which is perceived as a positive for equity investors. So, bulls are getting a boost for the moment, although those previously hard-won round-number price levels for the major indexes are now serving as ominous overhead resistance that will likely require a strong new catalyst to break through. Whether stocks are destined for downside or upside from here, Q1 earnings season starts this week and will likely provide the catalyst.

Author: smartindale / Tag: ETF, sectors, iShares, volatility, S&P 500, SectorCast, safe haven, technology, healthcare, Financial, consumer discretionary, energy, SPY, VIX, IYF, iyw, IYJ, IYZ, IYC, IYK, IYH, IDU, IYM, IYE, FTEC, FHLC, FNCL, FSTA, FIDU, FDIS, FONE, QABA, FBT, BBH, TDIV, KBWD, UTHR, CELG, NICE, DST, STWD, BX / 0 Comments