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Market Stages Key Intraday Reversal

Charles Schaap

Today, the market advanced off the opening in what appeared like a breakout day. The Nasdaq had finally broken above the March high and surpassed it by +28 points. Over the noon hour, everything changed. The market began to sell off around 1:00 p.m…

Market Pops After Fed Announcement

Charles Schaap

On Wednesday, the market drifted down off the open in light-volume selling as investors waited for the FOMC decision on tapering and interest rates. The Fed's decision was to reduce the asset purchases (bond buying) by $10 billion; this lowers the…

Market Pauses in Overbought Territory

Charles Schaap

On Monday, the market began the day by rising, but then it began a decline over the noon hour. The market found support in the afternoon session and bounced up to close slightly higher. The Nasdaq gained +14 points (+0.34%) while the S&P could only…

Market Remains in Uptrend

Charles Schaap

Last week was a shortened trading week due to Memorial Day observance on Monday. The market correction ended on Tuesday. The market closed higher for the second week in a row. The Nasdaq gained +1.36% for the week and is firmly above its 50 EMA. The…

Market Makes Afternoon Surge

Charles Schaap

On Thursday, the market seemed to struggle in the morning session and that may have been influenced by the GDP report which revealed a 1.0% contraction. In the afternoon session, the market made a strong upside move and closed at the high end of the…