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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - THURSDAY, APRIL 18TH, 2024
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  +22.07 37,775.38 +0.06% Volume 894,100,003 +2% Volume 4,998,642,100 -2%
NASDAQ -81.87 15,601.50 -0.52% Advancers 1,341 48% Advancers 1,940 47%
S&P 500 -11.09 5,011.12 -0.22% Decliners 1,424 51% Decliners 2,225 53%
Russell 2000 -4.99 1,942.96 -0.26% 52 Wk Highs 11   52 Wk Highs 21  
S&P 600 +1.07 1,242.69 +0.09% 52 Wk Lows 56   52 Wk Lows 240  

TODAY'S SPECIAL NOTICE

Continued distributional action recently was noted as it signaled a shift in (M criteria) conditions from an "uptrend under pressure" to a market "correction". Use greater caution, raise cash and reduce exposure by selling any weakening stocks on a case-by-case basis.


Mood of Market Remains Unenthused on Buy Side

The S&P 500 (-0.2%), Nasdaq Composite (-0.5%), and Russell 2000 (-0.1%) each tallied a fifth consecutive loss while the Dow Jones Industrial Average eked out a 0.1% gain. Volume reported was mixed, higher than the prior session total on the NYSE and lighter on the Nasdaq exchange. Breadth was slightly negative as decliners led advancers by a narrow margin on the and the Nasdaq exchange. Leadership remained thin as only 3 high-ranked companies from the Leaders List hit new 52-week highs and were listed on the BreakOuts Page versus 2 on the prior session. New 52-week lows totals again outnumbered new 52-week highs on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. The major indices have shown distributional action indicative of a market correction (M criteria). Greater caution is important for all investors. Always stand ready to protect against losses.

Chart courtesy of www.stockcharts.com


PICTURED: The S&P 500 Index fell further below its 50-day moving average (DMA) line with a recent spurt of losses. 

The S&P 500 information technology (-0.9%) and consumer discretionary (-0.7%) sectors were weak. Meanwhile, the communication services sector ended up +0.7%. The 10-yr note yield rose six basis points to 4.65% and the 2-yr note yield settled six basis points higher at 4.65%. The weekly jobless claims report showed no change from last week's level and there was better-than-expected data from the Philadelphia Fed survey for April. 

Genuine Parts (GPC +11.22%) and Elevance Health (ELV +3.19%) were winning standouts after reporting earnings. Las Vegas Sands (LVS -8.66%) and Equifax (EFX  -8.49%) logged the biggest declines among S&P 500 constituents after their quarterly results. Weakness in some heavily-weighted components like Microsoft (MSFT -1.8%), Amazon.com (AMZN  -1.2%), and Tesla (TSLA-3.6%), which hit a new 52-week low today, had a disproportionate influence on index performance.



Chart courtesy of www.stockcharts.com


PICTURED: The 3-year S&P 500 Index graph shows how far above the January 2022 high the benchmark index has risen during the remarkable rally which began with a noted follow-through-day on November 1st, 2023.


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Bank and Gold & Silver Indexes

The Bank Index ($BKX +0.72%) outpaced the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +0.37%) with modest gains, meanwhile the Retail Index ($RLX -0.63%) created a drag on the major indices. The tech sector had a negative bias as the Semiconductor Index ($SOX -1.66%), Networking Index ($NWX -0.78%), and the Biotech Index ($BTK -1.56%) each ended lower. The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +0.42%) and Oil Services Index ($OSX +0.21%) both rose while the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -1.03%) ended the session with a loss.

Chart courtesy of www.stockcharts.com


PICTURED: ThBroker/Dealer Index ($XBD +0.37%) violated its 50-day moving average (DMA) line with recent losses. That important short-term average previously acted as support.


Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  87.20 +0.18 +0.21% +3.96%
Integrated Oil $XOI  2,136.70 -22.34 -1.03% +14.72%
Semiconductor $SOX  4,491.71 -75.60 -1.66% +7.57%
Networking $NWX  729.57 -5.73 -0.78% -12.40%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  577.07 +2.10 +0.37% +3.55%
Retail $RLX  4,320.91 -27.35 -0.63% +11.11%
Gold & Silver $XAU  135.29 +0.56 +0.42% +7.64%
Bank $BKX  98.18 +0.70 +0.72% +2.25%
Biotech $BTK  4,861.76 -76.90 -1.56% -10.28%


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 NVO NVO - NYSE
Novo Nordisk ADR
Medical-Ethical Drugs  
$122.75 -1.78
-1.43%

$124.10

2,837,978
57.59% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 4,928,000
$138.28
-11.23%
3/1/2024 $124.23 PP = $124.97
MB = $131.22
Most Recent Note - 4/17/2024 3:56:57 PM
G - Color code is changed to green while sputtering below its 50 DMA line ($125.96) while volume totals have still been cooling. Losses below prior lows raised concerns and triggered a technical sell signal. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Volume Cools While Consolidating Above 50-Day Moving Average Line - 4/3/2024
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for AXON AXON - NASDAQ
Axon Enterprise
Security/Sfty  
$297.59 -2.23
-0.74%

$303.51

529,513
102.42% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 517,000
$329.87
-9.79%
4/5/2024 $309.90 PP = $325.73
MB = $342.02
Most Recent Note - 4/17/2024 3:43:19 PM
Y - Testing its 50 DMA line ($298.68) today after 3 consecutive losses. Color code was changed to yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 3/04/24 high plus 10 cents. A gain above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume is needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal. Fundamentals remain strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Volume Totals Cooling While Building a New Base - 4/8/2024
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for TDG TDG - NYSE
TransDigm Group
Aerospace/Defense  
$1,213.50 -12.20
-1.00%

$1,237.39

205,492
98.79% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 208,000
$1,248.39
-2.79%
4/12/2024 $1,224.21 PP = $1,246.32
MB = $1,308.64
Most Recent Note - 4/17/2024 4:03:56 PM
Y - Color code is changed to yellow after holding its ground in a tight range near its all-time high. New pivot point was cited based on its 4/04/24 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. Its 50 DMA line ($1,187) defines near-term support to watch.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Volume Totals Cooling While Perched Near High - 4/9/2024
 |  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 PCAR PCAR - NASDAQ
Paccar
Trucks and Parts-Hvy Duty  
$113.76 -2.17
-1.87%

$116.87

2,236,302
102.11% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,190,000
$125.50
-9.35%
1/23/2024 $100.35 PP = $98.57
MB = $103.50
Most Recent Note - 4/17/2024 3:59:27 PM
G - Quietly pulling back from its all-time high testing its 50 DMA line ($115.25) which defines near-term support to watch. Fundamentals remain strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pulling Back From High and Slumping Toward 50-Day Moving Average - 4/12/2024
 |  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 HUBB HUBB - NYSE
Hubbell
Electrical-Power/Equipmt  
$392.28 +1.31
0.34%

$397.94

299,079
73.85% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 405,000
$429.61
-8.69%
1/30/2024 $343.26 PP = $336.83
MB = $353.67
Most Recent Note - 4/17/2024 3:48:23 PM
G - Pulling back testing its 50 DMA line ($389.24) which defines important support to watch. Slumping after a noted "negative reversal" at its all-time high on 4/04/24.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Hubbell Perched at All-Time High After 5 Weekly Gains - 3/22/2024
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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 USLM USLM - NASDAQ
U.S. Lime & Minerals
Bldg-Cement/Concrt/Ag  
$295.01 +2.46
0.84%

$297.43

30,417
132.25% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 23,000
$308.00
-4.22%
2/9/2024 $254.68 PP = $265.09
MB = $278.34
Most Recent Note - 4/17/2024 4:04:26 PM
G - Still hovering in a tight range in recent weeks near its all-time high, stubbornly holding its ground despite encountering some distributional pressure. Its 50 DMA line ($279) defines near-term support to watch.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Gain With Light Volume for Best Ever Close - 4/5/2024
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for NOW NOW - NYSE
ServiceNow
Computer Sftwr-Enterprse  
$731.36 -5.09
-0.69%

$739.89

788,274
69.64% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 1,132,000
$815.32
-10.30%
2/22/2024 $771.75 PP = $815.32
MB = $856.09
Most Recent Note - 4/17/2024 3:51:20 PM
G - Color code is changed to green while sputtering under its 50 DMA line ($768.48). A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. Prior lows in the $730 area define the next important near-term support to watch.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Quietly Consolidating Near 50-Day Moving Average Line - 4/11/2024
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for PAY PAY - NYSE
Paymentus Holdings
Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr  
$19.58 +0.50
2.62%

$19.89

235,276
61.11% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 385,000
$25.21
-22.33%
3/5/2024 $19.97 PP = $18.89
MB = $19.83
Most Recent Note - 4/18/2024 5:55:56 PM
G - Still testing its 50 DMA line ($19.46) which defines important near-term support above prior highs in the $18 range. More damaging losses would raise greater concerns.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating After Powerful Breakout and Volume-Driven Gains - 3/27/2024
 |  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 HUBS HUBS - NYSE
HubSpot
Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs  
$649.58 +16.13
2.55%

$668.65

722,157
137.82% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 524,000
$693.85
-6.38%
4/4/2024 $686.66 PP = $660.10
MB = $693.11
Most Recent Note - 4/18/2024 12:17:37 PM
Y - Posting a solid gain today. Stalled after highlighted yellow in the 4/04/24 mid-day report with pivot point cited based on its 2/09/24 high plus 10 cents. Initial support is at its prior highs and its 50 DMA line ($625). Fundamentals remain strong. Faces some resistance due to old overhead supply up to the $866 level.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Encountered Distributional Pressure and Finished Below Pivot Point - 4/4/2024
 |  View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A  S  I 

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