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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24TH, 2022
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  +59.64 32,969.23 +0.18% Volume 728,587,030 -3% Volume 3,863,303,300 +2%
NASDAQ +50.23 12,431.53 +0.41% Advancers 1,946 62% Advancers 2,637 58%
S&P 500 +12.04 4,140.77 +0.29% Decliners 1,182 38% Decliners 1,886 42%
Russell 2000 +16.14 1,935.29 +0.84% 52 Wk Highs 38   52 Wk Highs 54  
S&P 600 +3.87 1,242.20 +0.31% 52 Wk Lows 75   52 Wk Lows 144  

Major Indices Edged Higher With Better Breadth and Leadership

The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, while the Dow added 59 points. The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.4% amid strength in mega-cap tech shares. The volume totals reported were mixed, lighter than the prior session on the NYSE and higher on the Nasdaq exchange. Breadth was positive as advancers led decliners by more than a 3-2 margin on the NYSE and 5-4 on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 13 high-ranked companies from the Leaders List that hit new 52-week highs and were listed on the BreakOuts Page, versus the total of 8 on the prior session. New 52-week lows totals easily outnumbered new 52-week highs on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. The market is in a confirmed uptrend (M criteria). Any sustainable rally requires a healthy crop of leading stocks hitting new highs.

Chart courtesy of www.stockcharts.com


PICTURED: The S&P 500 Index posted a small gain following 3 consecutive losses. It met resistance recently at its downward sloping 200-day moving average (DMA) line.

U.S. stocks finished higher on Wednesday, with the major averages finding their footing following a three-session decline.  Still, some cautiousness remained ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Jackson Hole central bank forum later this week. Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech on Friday will be in the spotlight, with investors bracing for more hawkish remarks that would reiterate the need for additional rate hikes to fight inflation despite weakening economic data. Treasuries retreated, sending yields higher as market participants expect further monetary policy tightening. The yield on the 10-year note advanced five basis points (0.05%) to 3.11%, its highest level in two months.

On the data front, preliminary updates showed durable goods orders were unchanged in July, ending a four-month stretch of gains, while capital goods orders rose 0.4% over the period. Separately, pending home sales slipped 1% during the same month to the lowest level since the onset of the pandemic. In commodities, West Texas Intermediate crude gained 1.6% to $95.24/barrel following a larger-than-forecasted drawdown in weekly domestic stockpiles.

In earnings, Nordstrom Inc. (JWN -19.96%) gapped down after a sharp cut to its full-year guidance as the retailer grapples with elevated inventories and dwindling foot traffic. Elsewhere, Advance Auto Parts Inc. (AAP -9.62%) fell on disappointing results that included a reduction to its own outlook. In other corporate news, Peloton Interactive Inc. (PTON +20.36%) rose on plans to partner with Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN +0.13%) to sell its equipment and apparel on the e-commerce giant’s platform.

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Biotech, Broker/Dealer, and Commodity-Linked Indexes Led Gainers

Commodity-linked groups had a positive bias as the Oil Services Index ($OSX +2.46%), Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +1.01%), and  Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +1.46%) each posted a solid gain. The Biotech Index ($BTK +1.53%) led the tech sector while the Networking Index ($NWX +0.33%) edged higher but the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +0.07%) finished flat. The Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +1.00%) posted a modest gain as the Bank Index ($BKX +0.17%) and Retail Index ($RLX +0.15%) both inched higher.
 Chart courtesy of www.stockcharts.com


PICTURED: The Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +1.01%) has been rebounding toward its June high. It found support near its 200-day moving average (DMA) line.

Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  73.06 +1.76 +2.46% +38.58%
Integrated Oil $XOI  1,702.54 +16.99 +1.01% +44.50%
Semiconductor $SOX  2,866.18 +1.87 +0.07% -27.37%
Networking $NWX  824.42 +2.75 +0.33% -15.10%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  453.10 +4.49 +1.00% -6.93%
Retail $RLX  3,395.15 +5.06 +0.15% -19.67%
Gold & Silver $XAU  107.77 +1.55 +1.46% -18.63%
Bank $BKX  109.50 +0.18 +0.17% -17.18%
Biotech $BTK  4,872.68 +73.61 +1.53% -11.70%


Failed to Rebound After 50-Day Moving Average Violation

Harmony Biosciences Hldg (HRMY -$0.34 or -0.72% to $46.89) closed near the low of the session with a small loss. Volume totals have cooled after damaging losses, meanwhile it has failed to rebound after violating its 50-day moving average (DMA) line and prior low ($48.85) triggering technical sell signals. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($50.67) is needed for its to outlook improve. It met stubborn resistance in the $57 area.

HRMY stalled after highlighted in the 7/06/22 mid-day report (read here). It was last shown in this FSU section on 8/04/22 with detailed analysis and an annotated graph under the headline, "Churning Higher Volume While Perched Near High After Earnings News". 

Jun '22 quarterly earnings rose +54% on +45% sales revenues versus the year ago period and prior quarterly comparisons were strong, well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). It hails from the Medical-Biomed/Biotech industry group, currently ranked 3rd on the 197 Industry Groups list (L criteria). Its annual earnings history (A criteria) is limited. It has an 80 Earnings Per Share Rating. 

HRMY completed its $24 IPO on 8/19/20. Its small supply of only 23.7 million shares (S criteria) in the public float can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 208 in Sep '21 to 408 in Jun '22, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.2 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days.

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 IMXI IMXI - NASDAQ
International Money Exp
Financial Svcs-Specialty  
$24.60 +0.01
0.04%

$24.78

324,321
61.54% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 527,000
$26.23
-6.21%
7/1/2022 $21.27 PP = $21.38
MB = $22.45
Most Recent Note - 8/23/2022 5:25:29 PM
G - Down today for 3rd consecutive small loss on lighter volume, retreating from its all-time high. Prior highs in the $22 area and its 50 DMA line ($22.44) define important near-term support to watch. Reported Jun '22 quarterly earnings +21% on +17% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : June Quarter Was Below +25% Minimum Earnings Guideline - 8/23/2022
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for HRMY HRMY - NASDAQ
Harmony Biosciences Holdings
Medical-Biomed/Biotech  
$46.89 -0.34
-0.72%

$48.42

261,426
44.00% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 594,200
$57.13
-17.92%
7/6/2022 $54.12 PP = $52.85
MB = $55.49
Most Recent Note - 8/24/2022 4:48:52 PM
Closed near the low of the session today with a small loss. Volume totals have cooled after damaging losses, meanwhile it has failed to rebound after violating its 50-day moving average (DMA) line and prior low ($48.85) triggering technical sell signals. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($50.67) is needed for its to outlook improve. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Failed to Rebound After 50-Day Moving Average Violation - 8/24/2022
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for CI CI - NYSE
Cigna Corp
Medical-Managed Care  
$288.76 +2.43
0.85%

$289.60

1,808,305
89.48% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,021,000
$293.96
-1.77%
7/7/2022 $276.55 PP = $273.68
MB = $287.36
Most Recent Note - 8/22/2022 6:06:40 PM
G - Volume totals have been cooling while hovering at its all-time high holding its ground after rising above its "max buy" level. Reported earnings for the Jun '22 quarter rose +19% on +5% sales revenues versus the year ago period, breaking a streak of 3 quarterly earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria), raising concerns. Near-term support to watch is at its 50 DMA line ($271.67).
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Wedging Higher With Lighter Volume Behind Gain for New High - 8/9/2022
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for AN AN - NYSE
Autonation Inc
SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships  
$126.08 +1.26
1.01%

$126.29

649,505
92.13% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 705,000
$135.57
-7.00%
7/20/2022 $122.03 PP = $126.49
MB = $132.81
Most Recent Note - 8/22/2022 6:08:53 PM
Y - Fell today with near average volume for a 4th consecutive small loss, but raised concerns while undercutting prior highs in the $126 area which were noted as initial support to watch. Faces no resistance due to overhead supply. Reported Jun '22 quarterly earnings +34% on -2% sales revenues versus the year ago period.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Autonation Hovering Near Stubborn Resistance - 8/11/2022
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for ESQ ESQ - NASDAQ
Esquire Financial Hldgs
Finance-Commercial Loans  
$38.82 -0.25
-0.64%

$39.03

14,541
24.24% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 60,000
$41.68
-6.86%
7/26/2022 $37.74 PP = $39.19
MB = $41.15
Most Recent Note - 8/22/2022 6:03:30 PM
Y - Pulled back today with lighter than average volume. Wedged above resistance in the $39 area with recent gains lacking volume conviction. Confirming gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may help clinch a proper technical buy signal. Its 50 DMA line ($35.74) defines important near-term support.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Closed at Session High With Gain for New All-Time High - 8/12/2022
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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 GPK GPK - NYSE
Graphic Packaging Hldg
CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging and Containers  
$23.28 -0.06
-0.26%

$23.49

2,076,139
68.75% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,020,000
$23.71
-1.81%
7/26/2022 $22.63 PP = $23.09
MB = $24.24
Most Recent Note - 8/23/2022 5:28:38 PM
Y - Posted a small gain today with light volume. Churned heavy volume but made limited progress since its 8/10/22 breakout, action indicative of distributional pressure.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Churned Heavy Volume Perched at High After 6 Straight Gains - 8/15/2022
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for CSL CSL - NYSE
Carlisle Cos Inc
Diversified Operations  
$309.44 +1.96
0.64%

$310.20

407,727
99.69% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 409,000
$318.71
-2.91%
7/28/2022 $282.31 PP = $275.23
MB = $288.99
Most Recent Note - 8/22/2022 6:01:33 PM
G - Pulled back today for a 2nd consecutive loss, retreating from its all-time high after getting very extended from the previously noted base. Prior highs in the $275 area define initial support to watch along with its 50 DMA line ($269). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pulling Back From All-Time High After Volume-Driven Gains - 8/22/2022
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for ENPH ENPH - NASDAQ
Enphase Energy Inc
Energy-Solar  
$293.09 +7.68
2.69%

$297.65

1,983,729
59.15% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 3,354,000
$308.88
-5.11%
7/28/2022 $276.66 PP = $282.55
MB = $296.68
Most Recent Note - 8/24/2022 5:09:56 PM
Y - Posted a 2nd consecutive small gain today with light volume. Hovering near its all-time high in recent weeks with volume totals cooling. The prior high in the $282 area has been noted as initial support to watch on pullbacks. Fundamentals remain strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Enphase Energy Consolidating After Rallying to New Highs - 8/19/2022
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for PWR PWR - NYSE
Quanta Services Inc
MATERIALS and CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors  
$145.11 +3.89
2.75%

$145.52

727,116
59.89% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,214,000
$146.84
-1.18%
7/28/2022 $141.83 PP = $140.14
MB = $147.15
Most Recent Note - 8/24/2022 5:12:25 PM
Y - Posted a small gain today with light volume for its 2nd best ever close. Volume totals have been below average while recently wedging back above its pivot point since encountering some distributional pressure. Confirming volume-driven gains for new highs would be a reassuring sign of serious institutional buying demand. Its 50 DMA line ($132.22) defines important near-term support to watch. Fundamentals remain strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Stalled After Breakout But Still Quietly Hovering Near High - 8/16/2022
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for CLFD CLFD - NASDAQ
Clearfield Inc
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Cables / Satalite Equipment  
$127.28 +2.06
1.65%

$128.86

263,156
78.09% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 337,000
$126.57
0.56%
7/29/2022 $94.10 PP = $86.81
MB = $91.15
Most Recent Note - 8/23/2022 5:27:41 PM
G - Posted a gain today with average volume for a new all-time high, getting very extended from any sound base. Prior high in the $86 area defines initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line. Fundamentals remain strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Clearfield Showed Resilience After Considerable Rally - 8/17/2022
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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 GFF GFF - NYSE
Griffon Corporation
MATERIALS and CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials  
$33.10 +0.17
0.52%

$33.20

420,451
91.40% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 460,000
$34.35
-3.64%
8/8/2022 $32.46 PP = $31.12
MB = $32.68
Most Recent Note - 8/22/2022 6:04:21 PM
G - Posted a solid gain today backed by above average volume, hovering near its 52-week high. Prior highs in the $31 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Breakout for New High Backed by +52% Above Average Volume - 8/8/2022
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for CLH CLH - NYSE
Clean Harbors Inc
Pollution Control  
$122.28 +4.96
4.23%

$122.82

642,143
201.93% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 318,000
$118.92
2.83%
8/10/2022 $111.78 PP = $115.10
MB = $120.86
Most Recent Note - 8/24/2022 12:23:36 PM
G - Hitting a new all-time high with today's gain, rising above its "max buy" level and its color code is changed to green. Posted a solid gain on the prior session backed by +20% above average volume. Previously noted gain and strong close above the pivot point backed by +116% above average volume on 8/12/22 triggered a technical buy signal. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Fundamentals remain strong. Prior high in the $115 area defines important near-term support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pollution Control Firm Perched Near Prior High - 8/10/2022
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for SNPS SNPS - NASDAQ
Synopsys Inc
COMPUTER SOFTWARE and SERVICES - Technical and System Software  
$358.75 -0.25
-0.07%

$360.62

694,597
72.13% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 963,000
$391.17
-8.29%
8/17/2022 $381.37 PP = $377.70
MB = $396.59
Most Recent Note - 8/24/2022 5:13:55 PM
G - Halted its slide this week after encountering distributional pressure since reaching a new all-time high. Reported Jul '22 quarterly earnings +16% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria), raising fundamental concerns. Renewed strength and subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are needed to clinch a technical buy signal.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Earnings Report Below +25% Minimum and Encountering Distributional Pressure - 8/18/2022
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