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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - FRIDAY, APRIL 24TH, 2020
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  +260.01 23,775.27 +1.11% Volume 1,058,921,969 +0% Volume 3,633,780,000 -2%
NASDAQ +139.77 8,634.52 +1.65% Advancers 1,799 62% Advancers 2,098 65%
S&P 500 +38.94 2,836.74 +1.39% Decliners 1,085 38% Decliners 1,115 35%
Russell 2000 +18.99 1,233.05 +1.56% 52 Wk Highs 14   52 Wk Highs 39  
S&P 600 +7.65 715.14 +1.08% 52 Wk Lows 23   52 Wk Lows 23  

Breadth Positive as Major Indices Hold Their Ground

 The Dow climbed 260 points, paring its weekly decline to 1.9%. The S&P 500 rose 1.4%, but fell 1.3% for the week. The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.7%, trimming the Tech-heavy index’s weekly loss to just 0.2%.  Breadth was positive as advancers led decliners by a 3-2 margin on the NYSE and nearly 2-1 on the Nasdaq exchange. The reported volume totals were near the prior session on the NYSE and slightly lower on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 17 high-ranked companies from the Leaders List hit new 52-week highs and were listed on the BreakOuts Page, versus 23 on the prior session. New 52-week lows outnumbered the new 52-week highs on the NYSE while new highs outnumbered new lows on the Nasdaq exchange. The follow-through day of big confirming gains on Monday, April 6th from the major indices on higher volume, coupled with an increase in the number of stocks hitting new highs, signaled a valid new market uptrend (M criteria)Any sustainable rally requires a healthy crop of new leaders, so it is important to see continued improvement in this area.
 
Charts used courtesy of www.stockcharts.com

PICTURED: The Nasdaq Composite Index has holding its ground after rebounding above its 50-day and 200-day moving average (DMA) lines.

Stockfinished higher on Friday, capping a turbulent week on Wall Street fueled by volatile oil prices, mixed corporate earnings results and economic data pointing to a downbeat economy. Investors also digested the latest fiscal stimulus measures. President Trump signed a $484 billion coronavirus relief bill, which was the fourth such aid package from Congress. 

All 11 S&P 500 sectors are finished in positive territory, with seven groups adding more than 1%. Technology shares paced the gains, with Apple (AAPL +2.89%). Intel (INTC 0.37%) edged higher after the chipmaker posted an earnings beat, but failed to update its full-year guidance. The Financials group also outperformed, with Capital One (COF +6.73%) following positive analyst comments. In other corporate news, Boeing (BA -6.35%) fell following reports the company is cutting production of its Dreamliner aircraft in half.

Treasuries advanced along the curve, with the yield on the benchmark 10-year note off one basis point to 0.59%. On the data front, a report showed durable goods orders slumped more than expected in March, falling 14.4%. A separate release from the University of Michigan indicated consumer sentiment improved modestly, with the final reading of the gauge ticking up to 71.8 in April, above the prior reading of 71.0 and forecasts of 68.0. In commodities, WTI crude added 3.6% to $17.10/barrel, paring its weekly decline to 6.8%.

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Tech, Retail, Financial, and Gold & Silver index Rose

Commodity-linked groups were mixed as the Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +2.00%) rose and the Oil Services Index ($OSX -1.84%) fell while the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI -0.19%) was little changedThe tech sector had a positive bias as the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +2.28%), Networking Index ($NWX +1.78%),  and the Biotech Index ($BTK +2.00%) each finished solidly higherThe Retail Index ($XBD +1.59%) and financials had a positive bias as the Bank Index ($BKX +2.15%) and the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD +0.62%) rose
Charts courtesy of www.stockcharts.com
PICTURED: The  Oil Services Index ($OSX -1.84%) is still sputtering below its 50-day moving average (DMA) line after rebounding from its March 2020 low.

Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  28.12 -0.53 -1.85% -64.08%
Integrated Oil $XOI  700.16 -1.30 -0.19% -44.89%
Semiconductor $SOX  1,702.56 +37.89 +2.28% -7.95%
Networking $NWX  511.21 +8.96 +1.78% -12.38%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  224.77 +1.40 +0.62% -22.60%
Retail $RLX  2,590.60 +40.48 +1.59% +5.77%
Gold & Silver $XAU  117.55 +2.30 +2.00% +9.94%
Bank $BKX  69.03 +1.45 +2.15% -39.11%
Biotech $BTK  5,312.78 +104.32 +2.00% +4.84%


Volume-Driven Gain for Vaccine Maker With Great Earnings History

Emergent Biosolutions (EBS +$6.73 or +10.11% to $73.30) finished strong after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its December 2018 high in the earlier mid-day report (read here). It gapped up hitting a new 52-week high and touched a new all-time high today (N criteria). Subsequent gains and strong close above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may help to clinch a convincing technical buy signal.

It currently has a 90 Earnings Per Share Rating, putting it in the top 10% of all publicly traded companies based on its earnings history. Keep in mind it is due to report Mar '20 earnings news on 4/30/20. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. It reported earnings +101% on +33% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison versus the year ago period. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong since a downturn in FY '16.

It has a small supply (S criteria) of only 44.9 million shares in the publicly traded float which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares fell from 461 in Dec '19 to 449 in Mar '20, however its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.3 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. It has an A Timeliness rating and a B+ Accumulation/Distribution rating.  The company is in the Medical - Biomed/Biotech industry group which is a leading group currently ranked 5th out of the 197 industry groups (L criteria).
Charts courtesy of www.stockcharts.com


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 EBS EBS - NYSE
Emergent Biosolutions
DRUGS - Biotechnology  
$73.30 +6.73
10.11%

$74.00

1,538,601
293.07% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 525,000
$71.19
2.96%
4/24/2020 $72.10 PP = $73.99
MB = $77.69
Most Recent Note - 4/24/2020 6:39:36 PM
Y - Finished in the upper third of its intra-day range today with a solid gain backed by +193% above average volume. Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its December 2018 high in the earlier mid-day report. Gapped up hitting a new 52-week high and touched a new all-time high. Subsequent gains and a strong close above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal. Due to report Mar '20 earnings news on 4/30/20. Reported earnings +101% on +33% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter, its 2nd strong quarterly comparison versus the year ago period. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has improved following a downturn in FY '16. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Volume-Driven Gain for Vaccine Maker With Great Earnings History - 4/24/2020
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for NFLX NFLX - NASDAQ
Netflix Inc
SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music and Video Stores  
$424.99 -1.71
-0.40%

$427.17

8,640,440
93.95% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 9,197,000
$449.52
-5.46%
4/13/2020 $393.60 PP = $393.62
MB = $413.30
Most Recent Note - 4/24/2020 6:40:56 PM
G - Volume was lighter today while still hovering near its all-time high, extended from the previously noted base. Reported earnings +107% on +28% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter versus the year ago period. Disciplined investors avoid chasing stocks more than +5% above the prior high or pivot point.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Netflix Reported Another Strong Quarter After Rally From Base - 4/21/2020
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for QLYS QLYS - NASDAQ
Qualys Inc
Computer Sftwr-Security  
$109.26 +3.14
2.96%

$110.00

289,199
53.85% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 537,000
$110.89
-1.47%
4/9/2020 $100.44 PP = $97.22
MB = $102.08
Most Recent Note - 4/24/2020 6:41:55 PM
G - Posted a gain with lighter than average volume today for a best ever close near its all-time high. Very extended from the previously noted base. Prior highs in the $97 area define initial support to watch on pullbacks.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Volume-Driven Breakout Indicative of Institutional Buying Demand - 4/9/2020
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