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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20TH, 2022
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  +249.59 35,160.79 +0.71% Volume 851,837,867 -1% Volume 4,550,512,300 +1%
NASDAQ -166.59 13,453.07 -1.22% Advancers 2,063 64% Advancers 2,278 51%
S&P 500 -2.76 4,459.45 -0.06% Decliners 1,150 36% Decliners 2,194 49%
Russell 2000 +7.42 2,038.19 +0.37% 52 Wk Highs 172   52 Wk Highs 108  
S&P 600 +9.30 1,313.10 +0.71% 52 Wk Lows 97   52 Wk Lows 206  

Major Indices Were Mixed as Investors Reacted to Earnings Reports

The Dow jumped 249 points, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.1%. The Nasdaq Composite lost 1.2%. Volume totals reported were mixed, slightly lower than the prior session on the NYSE and slightly higher on the Nasdaq exchange. Breadth was positive as advancers led decliners by almost a 2-1 margin on the NYSE, but the mix was nearly even on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 69 high-ranked companies from the Leaders List that hit new 52-week highs and were listed on the BreakOuts Page, versus 39 on the prior session.  New 52-week highs expanded and outnumbered new 52-week lows on the NYSE, however, new lows still outnumbered new highs on the Nasdaq exchangeThe major indices are in an uptrend that has come under pressure (M criteria). Strict followers of the fact-based investment system only buy stocks fitting all key fundamental and technical investment criteria. 

Chart courtesy of www.stockcharts.com


PICTURED: The Nasdaq Composite Index has been sputtering below its 50-day and 200-day moving average (DMA) lines.

U.S. stocks finished mixed on Wednesday as investors assessed key corporate earnings reports. There was a big gap down and considerable slump in Netflix Inc. (NFLX -35.12%) after the streaming giant unexpectedly posted its first loss in subscribers in a decade and became the subject of multiple analyst downgrades as the company projected another sizable decline of its user base for the current quarter. In other earnings, International Business Machines Corp. (IBM +7.10%) rose after topping consensus profit and revenue estimates amid strength in its hybrid-cloud offerings. Elsewhere, Procter & Gamble Co. (PG +2.66%) rose after posting its largest year-over-year advance in sales in 20 years.

Treasuries strengthened as some on Wall Street suggested inflation may be peaking, with monetary policy tightening expectations overdone. Additionally, robust demand for the 20-year bond auction provided downward pressure on yields. The 10-year note yield fell nine basis points (0.09%) to 2.84% after climbing as high as 2.98% in overnight trading--a peak not seen since December 2018. Notably, 10-year real yields (which strip out the effects of inflation) briefly turned positive for the first time since March 2020.

In central bank news, the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book revealed economic activity expanded at a moderate pace from mid-February to early April despite businesses contending with ongoing labor shortages and elevated inflation. On the data front, MBA mortgage applications fell for a sixth consecutive week (-5%) as mortgage rates surged to a 12-year peak. Separately, existing home sales declined a smaller-than-projected 2.7% in March, while home prices climbed to record last month.

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Financial, Networking, Biotech, and Commodity-Linked Groups Rose

The Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +0.54%) and Bank Index ($BKX +0.70%) both posted gains, meanwhile the Retail Index ($RLX -0.72%) created a drag on the major averages. The Networking Index ($NWX +1.00%) and Biotech Index ($BTK +0.84%) both posted gains, but the Semiconductor Index ($SOX -0.35%) edged lower. The Oil Services Index ($OSX -1.58%) ended lower while the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +0.77%) and the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +1.02%) both posted gains. 

Chart courtesy of www.stockcharts.com


PICTURED: The Oil Services Index ($OSX -1.58%) is perched at multi-year highs.


Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  84.45 -1.35 -1.58% +60.19%
Integrated Oil $XOI  1,653.17 +12.63 +0.77% +40.31%
Semiconductor $SOX  3,142.20 -11.03 -0.35% -20.37%
Networking $NWX  855.45 +8.46 +1.00% -11.91%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  453.35 +2.45 +0.54% -6.88%
Retail $RLX  3,798.30 -27.57 -0.72% -10.13%
Gold & Silver $XAU  165.22 +1.67 +1.02% +24.74%
Bank $BKX  121.20 +0.84 +0.70% -8.33%
Biotech $BTK  5,110.29 +42.73 +0.84% -7.40%


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  
$719.62 +3.40
0.47%

$721.72

411,964
60.49% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 681,000
$747.42
-3.72%
3/14/2022 $647.95 PP = $673.96
MB = $707.66
Most Recent Note - 4/20/2022 5:13:32 PM
G - Volume totals have been cooling while consolidating after getting extended. Prior highs ($686 and $673) define initial support to watch above its 50 DMA line ($663).
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Volume Totals Have Been Light While Hovering at All-Time High - 4/4/2022
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for IMKTA IMKTA - NASDAQ
Ingles Markets Inc Cl A
RETAIL - Grocery Stores  
$99.40 -0.54
-0.54%

$101.98

99,304
86.35% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 115,000
$96.80
2.69%
4/11/2022 $96.25 PP = $95.75
MB = $100.54
Most Recent Note - 4/20/2022 5:10:28 PM
Y - Reversed into the red for a loss on lighter volume today after hitting another new 52-week high following two consecutive gains with above average volumes. Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 3/21/22 high after a cup-with-high-handle base pattern. Subsequent gains backed by at least +40% above average volume and a strong close above the pivot point may clinch a technical buy signal. Reported Dec '21 earnings +31% on +17% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings growth (A criteria) has been very strong in recent years.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Closed Near Session Low and Below Pivot Point Cited - 4/11/2022
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for SMPL SMPL - NASDAQ
Simply Good Foods Co
Food-Confectionery  
$44.32 -0.25
-0.56%

$45.77

690,101
108.51% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 636,000
$43.85
1.07%
4/13/2022 $41.79 PP = $43.27
MB = $45.43
Most Recent Note - 4/20/2022 5:16:37 PM
Y - There was a "negative reversal" today for a small loss on average volume after hitting new 52-week highs with recent volume-driven gains. Prior high in the $43 area defines initial support to watch on pullbacks. Reported Feb '22 quarterly earnings +44% on +29% sales revenues versus the year ago period, its 4th strong quarterly comparison.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Simply Good Foods Had a Great Breakout - 4/14/2022
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for IMXI IMXI - NASDAQ
International Money Exp
Financial Svcs-Specialty  
$20.74 +0.20
0.97%

$20.96

191,191
51.81% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 369,000
$21.98
-5.64%
3/8/2022 $18.64 PP = $19.06
MB = $20.01
Most Recent Note - 4/20/2022 5:11:47 PM
G - It has not formed a sound base of sufficient length. Prior highs coincide with its 50 DMA line ($18.67) defining important near term support to watch on pullbacks. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Consolidating After Rally From Previously Noted Base - 4/18/2022
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