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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - FRIDAY, JULY 12TH, 2024
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  +247.15 40,000.90 +0.62% Volume 904,833,512 -7% Volume 5,945,220,100 -7%
NASDAQ +115.04 18,398.45 +0.63% Advancers 2,081 76% Advancers 3,061 72%
S&P 500 +30.81 5,615.35 +0.55% Decliners 664 24% Decliners 1,189 28%
Russell 2000 +23.23 2,148.27 +1.09% 52 Wk Highs 291   52 Wk Highs 326  
S&P 600 +12.11 1,350.46 +0.90% 52 Wk Lows 7   52 Wk Lows 43  

Breadth Positive as Major Indices Continue Record Rally

There were unanimous gains on Friday for the S&P 500 (+0.6%), Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.6%), Nasdaq Composite (+0.6%), and Russell 2000 (+1.1%). Volume was lighter than the prior session totals on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. Breadth was clearly positive as advancers led decliners by a 3-1 margin on the NYSE and by nearly a 3-1 margin on the Nasdaq exchange. Leadership improved as there were 102 high-ranked companies from the Leaders List that hit new 52-week highs and were listed on the BreakOuts Page, versus the total of 102 on the prior session. New 52-week highs totals expanded and solidly outnumbered shrinking new 52-week lows on both the NYSE and Nasdaq exchange. The major indices are in a confirmed uptrend (M criteria). Remember that any uptrend requires healthy leadership.

Chart courtesy of www.stockcharts.com

PICTURED: The Nasdaq Composite Index posted its 11th gain in the span of 13 sessions.

There was a hotter-than-expected Producer Price Index for June and upward revisions to the numbers in May. Total PPI was up 0.2% versus an expected 0.1% increase and Core PPI was up 0.4% versus an expected 0.1% increase. The 10-yr yield settled unchanged at 4.19% and the 2-yr note yield settled down five basis points to 4.46%.

Bank stocks were weaker despite beating earnings estimates after quarterly results from JPMorgan Chase (JPM -1.21%), Citigroup (C -1.81%), and Wells Fargo (WFC -6.02%).  The S&P 500 financial sector eked out a 0.2% gain but was near the bottom of the 11 sectors. The consumer discretionary (+1.0%) and information technology (+0.9%) sectors were among the top performers.


Kenneth J. Gruneisen started out as a licensed stockbroker in August 1987, a couple of months prior to the historic stock market crash that took the Dow Jones Industrial Average down -22.6% in a single day. He has published daily fact-based fundamental and technical analysis on high-ranked stocks online for two decades. Through FACTBASEDINVESTING.COM, Kenneth provides educational articles, news, market commentary, and other information regarding proven investment systems that work in good times and bad.

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Tech, Retail, Broker/Dealer, and Oil Services Indexes Rose

The Retail Index ($RLX +0.30%) and the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +0.45%) both posted modest gains while the Bank Index ($BKX -0.25%) lost ground on FridayThe tech sector had a positive bias as the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +1.33%), Networking Index ($NWX +1.56%), and the Biotech Index ($BTK +0.58%) each posted gains. The Oil Services Index ($OSX +1.05%) outpaced the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +0.35%) and the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +0.13%).

Chart courtesy of www.stockcharts.com

PICTURED: ThSemiconductor Index ($SOX +1.33%) posted a solid gain on Friday after pulling back from its all-time high.


Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  87.21 +0.91 +1.05% +3.97%
Integrated Oil $XOI  2,030.40 +2.67 +0.13% +9.02%
Semiconductor $SOX  5,775.19 +75.53 +1.33% +38.31%
Networking $NWX  875.36 +13.47 +1.56% +5.11%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  652.34 +2.93 +0.45% +17.06%
Retail $RLX  4,656.07 +13.83 +0.30% +19.73%
Gold & Silver $XAU  153.73 +0.53 +0.35% +22.31%
Bank $BKX  108.78 -0.27 -0.25% +13.29%
Biotech $BTK  5,519.07 +31.71 +0.58% +1.85%


Challenging Prior Resistance Area

e.l.f. Beauty (ELF +$1.98 or +0.95% to $210.90) posted a small gain today while churning higher volume as it erased much of its early gain and ended near the session low. It has met stubborn resistance in the $219-221 area in recent months. Its color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 3/04/24 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($186) defines important near-term support to watch.

ELF was highlighted in yellow in the 5/24/24 mid-day report (read here) with pivot point cited based on its 4/29/24 high after breaking out a "double-bottom" base. It was last shown in detail in the 6/20/24 report with an annotated graph under the headline, "Perched Within Striking Distance of All-Time High". It currently has a 98 Earnings Per Share rating. It reported Mar '24 quarterly earnings +26% on +71% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, adding to its streak of very strong quarterly results above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history over the past 3 years has been strong, making it a better match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.

The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 510 in Mar '23 to 858 in Jun '24, a very reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 0.8 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under distributional pressure over the past 50 days. It currently has a Timeliness Rating of C and a Sponsorship Rating of D. Its small supply (S criteria) of only 55.9 million shares outstanding can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

Chart courtesy of www.stockcharts.com



Color Codes Explained :
Y - Better candidates highlighted by our staff of experts.
G - Previously featured in past reports as yellow but may no longer be buyable under the guidelines.

***Last / Change / Volume data in this table is the closing quote data***
Symbol/Exchange
Company Name
Industry Group
PRICE CHANGE
(%Change)
Day High Volume
(% DAV)
(% 50 day avg vol)
52 Wk Hi
% From Hi
Featured
Date
Price
Featured
Pivot Featured
Max Buy
StockCharts.com Latest Chart for TDG TDG - NYSE
TransDigm Group
Aerospace/Defense  
$1,242.31 -13.33
-1.06%

$1,261.97

409,733
166.56% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 246,000
$1,369.58
-9.29%
4/12/2024 $1,224.21 PP = $1,246.32
MB = $1,308.64
Most Recent Note - 7/12/2024 12:40:59 PM
G - Sputtering today and still lingering below its 50 DMA line ($1,304), however, it remains only -8.9% off its all-time high. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed to help its outlook improve. Fundamentals remain strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Lingering Below 50-Day Moving Average But Only -7% Off High - 7/10/2024
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for USLM USLM - NASDAQ
U.S. Lime & Minerals
Bldg-Cement/Concrt/Ag  
$395.38 +22.75
6.11%

$396.00

37,322
155.51% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 24,000
$378.78
4.38%
6/18/2024 $356.30 PP = $378.88
MB = $397.82
Most Recent Note - 7/12/2024 12:45:39 PM
Y - Hitting a new all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive gain backed by ever-increasing volume. Found support while consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($353). Color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 5/15/24 high plus 10 cents as it was noted - "Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal."
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : in Striking Distance of All-Time High After Volume-Driven Gains - 6/28/2024
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for CLS CLS - NYSE
Celestica
Elec-Contract Mfg  
$59.40 -0.08
-0.13%

$60.71

1,200,922
55.83% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,151,000
$62.09
-4.33%
7/6/2024 $57.62 PP = $61.16
MB = $64.22
Most Recent Note - 7/12/2024 6:49:20 PM
Y - Stalled this week after hitting a new all-time high with gains lacking great volume conviction. A gain backed by at least +40% above average volume and a close above the new pivot point cited based on its 5/28/24 high plus 10 cents may trigger a proper technical buy signal. Important support is at its 50 DMA line ($54.24).
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Above Prior Highs in an Orderly Fashion - 6/27/2024
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for ELF ELF - NYSE
e.l.f. Beauty
Cosmetics/Personal Care  
$210.90 +1.98
0.95%

$219.77

1,893,382
123.51% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,533,000
$221.83
-4.93%
6/18/2024 $212.40 PP = $221.93
MB = $233.03
Most Recent Note - 7/12/2024 6:47:18 PM
Y - Challenged prior resistance in the $220 area but churned higher volume today and ended near the session low after erasing much of its early gain. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a new (or add-on) technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line ($186) defines important near-term support to watch. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Challenging Prior Resistance Area - 7/12/2024
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for PDD PDD - NASDAQ
PDD Holdings ADR
Retail-Internet  
$142.42 +3.18
2.28%

$145.06

8,877,538
97.32% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 9,122,000
$164.69
-13.52%
5/24/2024 $161.85 PP = $153.09
MB = $160.74
Most Recent Note - 7/12/2024 6:51:41 PM
G - Posted a 4th consecutive gain as it rebounded to its 50 DMA line helping its outlook to improve, but it still faces near-term resistance due to overhead supply up to the $164 level. Its 200 DMA line ($128) defines important near-term support. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Sputtering Below 50-Day Moving Average Line - 7/11/2024
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Symbol/Exchange
Company Name
Industry Group
PRICE CHANGE
(%Change)
Day High Volume
(% DAV)
(% 50 day avg vol)
52 Wk Hi
% From Hi
Featured
Date
Price
Featured
Pivot Featured
Max Buy
StockCharts.com Latest Chart for CRWD CRWD - NASDAQ
CrowdStrike Holdings
Computer Sftwr-Security  
$371.32 +0.89
0.24%

$374.49

2,607,976
50.81% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 5,133,000
$398.33
-6.78%
5/28/2024 $351.47 PP = $365.10
MB = $383.36
Most Recent Note - 7/12/2024 6:43:05 PM
Y - Color code is changed to yellow after quietly retreating this week below its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $358-365 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($354). Fundamentals remain strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Encountered Distributional Pressure Hovering Near All-Time High - 6/21/2024
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for NVO NVO - NYSE
Novo Nordisk ADR
Medical-Ethical Drugs  
$142.08 +2.29
1.64%

$143.49

2,877,099
73.26% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,927,000
$148.15
-4.10%
6/7/2024 $143.06 PP = $138.38
MB = $145.30
Most Recent Note - 7/11/2024 5:02:48 PM
Y - Pulled back today with near-average volume. Consolidating above prior highs in the $138 area which define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($137). Fundamentals remain strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Perched Near All-Time High Following Recent Gap Up With Volume - 7/1/2024
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for GVA GVA - NYSE
Granite Construction
Bldg-Heavy Construction  
$63.18 +0.45
0.72%

$64.50

1,163,373
197.85% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 588,000
$65.08
-2.92%
6/11/2024 $59.76 PP = $64.33
MB = $67.55
Most Recent Note - 7/11/2024 5:01:32 PM
Y - Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($61.17) with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven gain helping its outlook improve and its color code is changed to yellow.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Granite Testing Support at 50-Day Moving Average - 7/2/2024
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for DDOG DDOG - NASDAQ
Datadog Inc
Computer Sftwr-Enterprse  
$127.80 +0.61
0.48%

$128.85

2,863,378
67.93% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 4,214,900
$138.61
-7.80%
7/9/2024 $126.92 PP = $138.71
MB = $145.65
Most Recent Note - 7/12/2024 6:44:48 PM
Y - Pulled back after highlighted in yellow in the 7/09/24 mid-day report with pivot point cited based on its 2/13/24 high plus 10 cents. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line and perched -7.8% off its 52-week high. Reported Mar '24 quarterly earnings +91% on +27% sales revenues versus the year-ago period its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since completing its $27 IPO on 9/19/19.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Within Close Range of 52-Week High - 7/9/2024
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