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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - TUESDAY, MARCH 1ST, 2022
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  -597.65 33,294.95 -1.76% Volume 1,328,620,641 -20% Volume 6,056,194,300 +3%
NASDAQ -218.94 13,532.46 -1.59% Advancers 1,294 41% Advancers 1,662 38%
S&P 500 -67.68 4,306.26 -1.55% Decliners 1,862 59% Decliners 2,684 62%
Russell 2000 -39.58 2,008.51 -1.93% 52 Wk Highs 109   52 Wk Highs 67  
S&P 600 -25.00 1,291.11 -1.90% 52 Wk Lows 133   52 Wk Lows 229  

TODAY'S SPECIAL NOTICE

The major averages signaled a market correction (M criteria) with last week's noted plunge to new lows for the year. Wednesday, March 2nd will mark Day 5 of the new rally attempt. Followers of the fact-based investment system know to patiently watch for a solid follow-through day between Day 4-7 to confirm a new uptrend before any new buying efforts may be justified. 


Major Averages Fell on Day 4 of New Rally Attempt

The Dow lost 597 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each shed 1.6%. Volume totals reported were mixed, lighter than the prior session on the NYSE and higher on the Nasdaq exchange. Decliners led advancers by a 3-2 margin on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 32 high-ranked companies from the Leaders List that hit new 52-week highs and were listed on the BreakOuts Page, versus 26 on the prior session. New 52-week lows totals still outnumbered new 52-week highs totals on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchangeThe market averages (M criteria) are in a "correction" and disciplined investors are reminded to reduce exposure and raise cash. 

Chart courtesy of www.stockcharts.com
PICTURED: The S&P 500 Index suffered a loss on Day 4 of a new rally attempt after slumping well below Its 200-day moving average (DMA) line to a new 2022 low.

U.S. stocks finished firmly lower on Tuesday as Wall Street continued monitoring headlines around the escalating Ukraine-Russia conflict. Investors struck a decidedly risk-off tone amid worries a more destructive phase of the war was still to come. Also pressuring sentiment, West Texas Intermediate crude spiked 9.1% to $104.44/barrel, settling at its highest level in more than seven years despite the U.S. and other major economies agreeing on a coordinated release of crude stockpiles. Additionally, a measure of broader commodity prices surged the most since 2009, further stoking inflationary concerns. On Capitol Hill, all eyes will be on President Biden’s first State of the Union address at 9:00 p.m. ET tonight.

Perceived safe haven assets caught a bid, with COMEX gold soaring 2.4% to $1,946.20/ounce, while a gauge of the U.S. dollar jumped 0.7%. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note dropped 10 basis points (0.10%) to 1.73%, its lowest level since mid-January. The yield on the two-year Treasury note slid nine basis points (0.09%) to 1.35%, as market participants dialed back expectations for a more aggressive Federal Reserve rate hike path as the crisis in Eastern Europe dented economic growth prospects.

Ten of 11 S&P 500 sectors closed in negative territory, with Energy the lone advancer. Financials led the decline, falling 3.7% in tandem with the drop in Treasury yields. Chipmakers also lagged, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index sinking 3.6%. Big-box retailer Target Corp. (TGT +9.84%) bucked the downtrend after easily topping consensus earnings estimates and providing an upbeat outlook.

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Financial and Tech Indexes Led Decliners; Gold & Silver Index Rose

Financial stocks were weak and had a negative impact on the major averages Tuesday as the Bank Index ($BKX -5.72%) and Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -3.50%) both suffered large losses. The Semiconductor Index ($SOX -3.64%) led the tech sector lower, followed by the Networking Index ($NWX -2.52%), while the Biotech Index ($BTK -0.05%) finished flat. The Retail Index ($RLX -0.50%) also edged lower. The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +4.59%) posted a standout gain. Energy-linked groups were mixed as the Oil Services Index ($OSX -2.25%) fell while the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +0.46%) edged higher.
Chart courtesy of www.stockcharts.com


PICTURED: The Semiconductor Index ($SOX -3.64%) has been sputtering below its 200-day moving average (DMA) line toward prior lows.
 

Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  67.83 -1.56 -2.25% +28.67%
Integrated Oil $XOI  1,471.04 +6.67 +0.46% +24.85%
Semiconductor $SOX  3,304.85 -124.68 -3.64% -16.25%
Networking $NWX  860.63 -22.23 -2.52% -11.37%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  464.30 -16.82 -3.50% -4.63%
Retail $RLX  3,684.50 -18.43 -0.50% -12.82%
Gold & Silver $XAU  149.36 +6.55 +4.59% +12.77%
Bank $BKX  126.48 -7.68 -5.72% -4.34%
Biotech $BTK  4,992.56 -2.30 -0.05% -9.53%


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 REGN REGN - NASDAQ
Regeneron Pharmaceutical
DRUGS - Biotechnology  
$607.03 -11.33
-1.83%

$623.63

617,119
80.15% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 770,000
$686.62
-11.59%
12/13/2021 $647.95 PP = $686.72
MB = $721.06
Most Recent Note - 3/1/2022 5:02:00 PM
G - Volume totals have been cooling while still consolidating in a tight range below its 50 DMA line ($618.88) and above its 200 DMA line ($602.22). Prior lows in the $592-596 area define important near-term support.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Earnings News Due While Consolidating Above 200 DMA Line - 2/1/2022
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for SF SF - NYSE
Stifel Financial Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regiona  
$68.88 -4.62
-6.29%

$73.05

1,047,068
167.00% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 627,000
$83.28
-17.29%
1/27/2022 $74.17 PP = $76.23
MB = $80.04
Most Recent Note - 3/1/2022 5:04:31 PM
Violated its 200 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss raising greater concerns. Its Relative Strength Rating has slumped to 76, below the 80+ minimum guideline for buy candidates. It will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Fourth Loss Following "Negative Reversal" at All-Time High - 2/14/2022
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for TGH TGH - NYSE
Textainer Group Holdings
TRANSPORTATION - Logistics  
$34.65 -0.86
-2.42%

$35.69

390,251
89.10% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 438,000
$41.89
-17.28%
1/31/2022 $36.68 PP = $41.34
MB = $43.41
Most Recent Note - 3/1/2022 5:06:17 PM
G - Slumped with lighter than average volume today testing its 200 DMA line and prior lows. More damaging losses would raise greater concerns. A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($37.32) is needed for its outlook to improve and it faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $41 level. Recently reported Dec '21 quarterly earnings +80% on +23% sales revenues versus the year ago period.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating Near High Following Strong Earnings Report - 2/15/2022
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for HWKN HWKN - NASDAQ
Hawkins Inc
CHEMICALS - Basic Chemicals  
$43.72 -1.54
-3.40%

$45.81

103,546
175.50% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 59,000
$45.33
-3.55%
2/3/2022 $39.81 PP = $41.07
MB = $43.12
Most Recent Note - 3/1/2022 5:00:42 PM
G - There was a "negative reversal" today after hitting a new all-time high. Prior highs in the $40 area define initial support above its 50 DMA line ($39.78).
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Extended From Prior Base After 6th Consecutive Gain - 2/18/2022
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