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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2ND, 2024
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  +39.55 42,196.52 +0.09% Volume 899,351,160 -8% Volume 5,595,199,100 -7%
NASDAQ +14.76 17,925.12 +0.08% Advancers 1,274 47% Advancers 1,992 48%
S&P 500 +0.79 5,709.54 +0.01% Decliners 1,446 53% Decliners 2,167 52%
Russell 2000 -2.03 2,195.00 -0.09% 52 Wk Highs 138   52 Wk Highs 115  
S&P 600 -6.07 1,396.28 -0.43% 52 Wk Lows 27   52 Wk Lows 143  

Major Indices Ended Little Changed

There was little change for the S&P 500 (+0.01%), Nasdaq Composite (+0.1%), Russell 2000 (-0.1%) and Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.1%). The volume reported was lighter than the prior session totals on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. Decliners led advancers by a 7-6 margin on the NYSE and by a narrower margin on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 56 high-ranked companies from the Leaders List that hit new 52-week highs and were listed on the BreakOuts Page, matching the total 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 a confirmed uptrend (M criteria). Disciplined investors know that new buying efforts are only to be made in stocks meeting all key criteria of the fact-based investment system. 

Chart courtesy of www.stockcharts.com

PICTURED: The Nasdaq Composite Index is consolidating after rebounding within striking distance of its all-time high.

Stocks had a muted response to the ADP Employment Change Report for September, which didn't impact the market's thinking on soft landing scenario for the economy. Payroll growth was decent (143,000), wage inflation moderated, hiring was seen in both the goods and service-providing sectors, and across all geographic regions. The consumer discretionary sector was the worst performer, closing -0.8% lower due in part to a solid loss in NIKE (NKE -6.77%), which reported fiscal Q1 results and withdrew its FY25 guidance. Humana (HUM -11.79%) was another losing standout after reporting that only 25% of its members are enrolled in 4-star plans and above, versus 94% in 2024.

The S&P 500 information technology sector (+0.6%) and  the energy sector (+1.1%) closed higher. WTI crude oil futures settled 0.7% higher at $70.20/bbl. 


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Tech, Energy, and Broker/Dealer Indexes Posted Gains

The Retail Index ($RLX -0.20%) inched lower and the Bank Index ($BKX -0.02%) finished flat while the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +0.50%) posted a modest gainThe tech sector had a positive bias as the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +1.48%) and the Networking Index ($NWX +1.46%) posted gains and the Biotech Index ($BTK +0.02%) finished flat. The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +0.13%) inched higher and the Oil Services Index ($OSX +0.22%) and Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +0.86%) each posted small gains.

Chart courtesy of www.stockcharts.com

PICTURED: The Oil Services Index ($OSX +0.22%) posted a 4th consecutive small gain, rebounding toward its 50 and 200 DMA lines.


Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  78.74 +0.17 +0.22% -6.12%
Integrated Oil $XOI  1,941.40 +16.54 +0.86% +4.24%
Semiconductor $SOX  5,099.20 +74.26 +1.48% +22.12%
Networking $NWX  1,136.88 +16.31 +1.46% +36.51%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  692.70 +3.48 +0.50% +24.30%
Retail $RLX  4,665.35 -12.09 -0.26% +19.97%
Gold & Silver $XAU  161.48 +0.20 +0.13% +28.48%
Bank $BKX  112.24 -0.02 -0.02% +16.89%
Biotech $BTK  5,924.14 +1.32 +0.02% +9.33%


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 USLM USLM - NASDAQ
U.S. Lime & Minerals
Bldg-Cement/Concrt/Ag  
$92.67 -0.51
-0.55%

$94.58

42,124
62.87% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 67,000
$97.88
-5.32%
9/17/2024 $71.26 PP = $87.23
MB = $91.59
Most Recent Note - 9/30/2024 5:18:18 PM
G - Hit another new all-time high with today's gain backed by +22% above-average volume. Prior high in the $87 area defines initial support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : US Lime & Minerals Lingers Below 50-Day Average - 9/6/2024
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for GVA GVA - NYSE
Granite Construction
Bldg-Heavy Construction  
$80.18 +0.85
1.07%

$80.54

742,711
115.87% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 641,000
$81.38
-1.47%
6/11/2024 $59.76 PP = $64.33
MB = $67.55
Most Recent Note - 10/1/2024 10:29:06 PM
G - Posted a 3rd small gain today, hovering near its all-time high. Its 50 DMA line and prior low in the $70 area define important near-term support levels to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Hovering Near All-Time High - 10/1/2024
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for MMYT MMYT - NASDAQ
MakeMyTrip
Leisure-Travel Booking  
$86.91 -4.76
-5.19%

$91.00

1,809,170
280.49% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 645,000
$110.49
-21.34%
7/23/2024 $96.92 PP = $93.39
MB = $98.06
Most Recent Note - 10/2/2024 5:26:07 PM
Slumped further below its 50 DMA line ($95.99) with today's loss backed by heavier volume and it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. Faces near-term resistance due to overhead supply up to the $110 area.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : New High After Finding Prompt Support Near 50-Day Moving Average - 9/12/2024
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for TXRH TXRH - NASDAQ
Texas Roadhouse
Retail-Restaurants  
$178.23 +1.01
0.57%

$178.40

531,235
72.38% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 734,000
$180.69
-1.36%
7/26/2024 $173.08 PP = $175.82
MB = $184.61
Most Recent Note - 10/2/2024 5:27:32 PM
Y - Managed a "positive reversal" today and closed near the session high with a gain backed by lighter volume. Recently noted rebound above the 50 DMA line ($168.71) helped its outlook to improve. Faces no resistance due to overhead supply.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Wedging to New Highs With Quiet Volume Behind Gains - 9/26/2024
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for HWM HWM - NYSE
Howmet Aerospace
Aerospace/Defense  
$101.29 +0.37
0.37%

$102.13

1,762,708
65.09% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,708,000
$101.70
-0.40%
7/30/2024 $93.95 PP = $85.52
MB = $89.80
Most Recent Note - 9/30/2024 6:04:04 PM
G - Volume was light today as it posted a gain for a best-ever close. Its 50 DMA ($93.41) line defines important near-term support above the recent low ($90.72). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Gain With Light Volume for Best-Ever Close - 9/30/2024
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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 MELI MELI - NASDAQ
MercadoLibre
Retail-Internet  
$1,970.72 -95.40
-4.62%

$2,015.42

514,297
161.22% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 319,000
$2,161.73
-8.84%
8/5/2024 $1,793.73 PP = $1,792.15
MB = $1,881.76
Most Recent Note - 10/2/2024 1:58:34 PM
G - Gapped down today undercutting its prior low ($1,966) and testing its 50 DMA line ($1,954) which defines important near-term support. More damaaging losses would raise concerns and trigger a technical sell signal.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pulled Back From New All-Time High - 9/3/2024
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for NGVC NGVC - NYSE
Natural Grocers
Retail-Super/Mini Mkts  
$26.51 -2.93
-9.95%

$28.81

197,809
217.37% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 91,000
$30.32
-12.57%
9/5/2024 $27.91 PP = $27.60
MB = $28.98
Most Recent Note - 10/2/2024 2:03:17 PM
G - Pulling back abruptly for a big loss today with above-average volume undercutting its pivot point and testing its 50 DMA line ($26.18) which defines important support. More damaging losses would raise greater concerns and trigger a technical sell signal.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Following Pullback a Secondary Buy Point Exists - 9/5/2024
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