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Nasdaq Makes New High

Charles Schaap

On Thursday, Janet Yellen testified before the Senate Banking Committee, saying the Fed planned to continue its bond tapering program, but she also recognized the recent slowing of the economy. Yellen said the Fed would remain responsive to potential…

Fed to Speak to Banking Committee Thursday

Charles Schaap

On Wednesday, the market opened relatively flat and was able to creep upward into the noon hour. But around 2:00 pm, the market plunged, erasing all gains from the morning session. A small, late-day bounce kept the market from closing lower. Instead…

Market Bounces, But How High?

Charles Schaap

On Thursday, the market market tested lower, undercutting Wednesday's low, but then it rebounded in the second hour of trading and closed near the highs of the day. The day's action may represent a bounce off of the 10 SMA will establish a new…

Nasdaq Streak Ends on a Sell Off Day

Charles Schaap

On Wednesday, the streak of 8 consecutive up days for the Nasdaq came to end as the market sold off on higher than average volume. Yesterday, the Nasdaq closed +26 points above the January high of 4,246. Today, it closed -9 points below the prior…

Market Set to Test Breakout at January High

Charles Schaap

Last week continued the market bounce, especially in the leading Nasdaq Composite which closed up for its 7th consecutive day. The Nasdaq gained +2.8% for the week; the S&P rose +2.3%, and the Dow was up +2.28%. The Dow managed to get above its 50…