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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - THURSDAY, AUGUST 1ST, 2024
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  -494.82 40,347.97 -1.21% Volume 1,120,571,631 -12% Volume 6,888,525,500 +8%
NASDAQ -405.25 17,194.15 -2.30% Advancers 911 33% Advancers 1,040 24%
S&P 500 -75.62 5,446.68 -1.37% Decliners 1,858 67% Decliners 3,216 76%
Russell 2000 -68.32 2,186.16 -3.03% 52 Wk Highs 192   52 Wk Highs 109  
S&P 600 -38.59 1,397.24 -2.69% 52 Wk Lows 44   52 Wk Lows 179  

Breadth Negative as Major Indices Tumbled Under Pressure

There were solid declines for the Dow Jones Industrial Average -1.2% lower, the S&P 500 (-1.4%), and the Nasdaq Composite (-2.3%). The Russell 2000 sank -3.0%. Volume reported was mixed, lighter than the prior session total on the NYSE and higher on the Nasdaq exchange. Decliners led advancers by a 2-1 margin on the NYSE and by 3-1 on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 53 high-ranked companies from the Leaders List that hit new 52-week highs and were listed on the BreakOuts Page, versus the total of 95 on the prior session. New 52-week highs outnumbered new 52-week lows on the NYSE but new lows outnumbered new highs on the Nasdaq exchange. The major indices are in an uptrend that has been encountering pressure (M criteria). Remember that any uptrend requires healthy leadership and it remains important for a continuing flow of stocks hitting new highs.

Chart courtesy of www.stockcharts.com

PICTURED: The S&P 500 Index tested its 50-day moving average (DMA) line with another damaging volume-driven loss. Deterioration to new lows would raise greater concerns for the broader market outlook.

The downside bias was driven by growth concerns following some disappointing economic data this morning. Weekly initial jobless claims, a leading economic indicator, increased to 249,000 from 235,000 last week, reflecting some softening in the labor market that may weaken discretionary spending. The ISM Manufacturing Index showed weakening in the manufacturing sector, dropping further into contraction territory to 46.8% in July from 48.5% in June. Fresh data showed higher-than-expected preliminary Q2 productivity growth (actual 2.3%) and smaller-than-expected unit labor cost growth (actual 0.9%).  

The 10-yr note yield settled below 4.00%, down 13 basis points to 3.98%. The 2-yr note yield settled 18 basis points lower at 4.16%. The drop in yields boosted rate sensitive areas of the market like the real estate (+1.6%) and utilities (+1.9%) sectors. The communication services sector rose +0.9% due to a rally for Meta Platforms (META  +4.82%).  The heavily-weighted information technology sector registered the largest decline, dropping 3.4%.

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Semiconductor, Commodity, Financial and Retail Indexes Fell

The Retail Index ($RLX -1.53%), Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -2.48%) and the Bank Index ($BKX -2.98%) finished unanimously in the redThe tech sector was led lower by a huge loss for the Semiconductor Index ($SOX -7.14%) followed by the Networking Index ($NWX -2.98%), meanwhile the Biotech Index ($BTK +0.84%) rose. Commodity-linked groups had a negative bias as the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU -1.92%), Oil Services Index ($OSX -3.96%) and the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -3.03%posted unanimous losses.

Chart courtesy of www.stockcharts.com

PICTURED: ThBroker/Dealer Index ($XBD -2.48%) pulled back from its 2024 high testing its 50-day moving average (DMA) line.


Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  88.30 -3.64 -3.96% +5.28%
Integrated Oil $XOI  2,011.88 -62.87 -3.03% +8.02%
Semiconductor $SOX  4,859.59 -373.60 -7.14% +16.38%
Networking $NWX  923.63 -28.41 -2.98% +10.91%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  643.82 -16.37 -2.48% +15.53%
Retail $RLX  4,503.14 -70.16 -1.53% +15.80%
Gold & Silver $XAU  149.40 -2.93 -1.92% +18.87%
Bank $BKX  111.15 -3.42 -2.98% +15.76%
Biotech $BTK  5,788.17 +47.96 +0.84% +6.82%


Featured Stocks

 

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  
$1,268.04 -26.18
-2.02%

$1,296.78

237,424
98.52% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 241,000
$1,369.58
-7.41%
7/31/2024 $1,294.22 PP = $1,369.68
MB = $1,438.16
Most Recent Note - 7/31/2024 5:10:08 PM
Y - Color code is changed to yellow after today's 4th consecutive gain helped it rebound above its 50 DMA line ($1,294). It is -5.5% off its all-time high. The new pivot point cited is based on its 6/06/24 high plus 10 cents. Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume are needed to trigger a proper new technical buy signal. 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  
$84.93 -0.12
-0.14%

$87.13

90,797
88.15% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 103,000
$86.47
-1.78%
6/18/2024 $71.26 PP = $75.77
MB = $79.56
Most Recent Note - 7/31/2024 5:12:29 PM
G - Posted a gain today with below-average volume for a new all-time high, getting more extended from any sound base. Prior highs in the $75 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($73.17). Do not be confused as shares split 5:1 (Featured Price and Pivot Point were adjusted).
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Recent Breakout Triggered New (or Add-On) Technical Buy Signal - 7/22/2024
 |  View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A  S  I 
StockCharts.com Latest Chart for GVA GVA - NYSE
Granite Construction
Bldg-Heavy Construction  
$69.39 +0.93
1.36%

$73.01

1,126,020
161.55% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 697,000
$69.66
-0.39%
6/11/2024 $59.76 PP = $64.33
MB = $67.55
Most Recent Note - 7/31/2024 4:56:39 PM
G - Posted a gain backed by average volume hitting another new all-time high. Prior highs in the $64 area define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($62.79). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Hit New High While Making Steady Progress - 7/31/2024
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for MMYT MMYT - NASDAQ
MakeMyTrip
Leisure-Travel Booking  
$89.49 -4.10
-4.38%

$94.66

570,947
74.54% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 766,000
$100.22
-10.71%
7/23/2024 $96.92 PP = $93.39
MB = $98.06
Most Recent Note - 8/1/2024 11:10:27 PM
Y - Suffered a big loss today with below-average volume. Prior highs in the $89 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks. Its 50 DMA line ($84) defines the next important support level.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Volume Driven Trip to New Highs - 7/23/2024
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for TXRH TXRH - NASDAQ
Texas Roadhouse
Retail-Restaurants  
$173.13 -1.48
-0.85%

$177.72

720,793
87.37% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 825,000
$176.66
-2.00%
7/26/2024 $173.08 PP = $175.82
MB = $184.61
Most Recent Note - 8/1/2024 11:13:10 PM
Y - Touched a new all-time today. Encountered distributional pressure after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 6/28/24 high plus 10 cents in the 7/26/24 mid-day report. Subsequent gains and a close above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a proper technical buy signal.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Encountered Distributional Pressure When Poised to Break Out - 7/26/2024
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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 HWM HWM - NYSE
Howmet Aerospace
Aerospace/Defense  
$94.87 -0.83
-0.87%

$97.29

3,140,489
107.22% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,929,000
$96.93
-2.13%
7/30/2024 $93.95 PP = $85.52
MB = $89.80
Most Recent Note - 7/30/2024 11:30:41 PM
Y - Finished strong after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 5/28/24 high plus 10 cents. Hit a new all-time high triggering a technical buy signal with today's considerable "breakaway gap" and volume-driven gain. Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '24 showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) versus the year-ago period. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has improved after a downturn in FY '19-20. See the latest FSU analysis for more details.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Breakaway Gap For Howmet Aerospace - 7/30/2024
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