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AFTER MARKET UPDATE - THURSDAY, APRIL 25TH, 2024
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Indices NYSE Nasdaq
DOW  -375.12 38,085.80 -0.98% Volume 985,569,349 +6% Volume 4,772,244,600 +0%
NASDAQ -100.99 15,611.76 -0.64% Advancers 810 29% Advancers 1,449 35%
S&P 500 -23.21 5,048.42 -0.46% Decliners 1,950 71% Decliners 2,729 65%
Russell 2000 -14.31 1,981.12 -0.72% 52 Wk Highs 40   52 Wk Highs 38  
S&P 600 -10.57 1,274.18 -0.82% 52 Wk Lows 46   52 Wk Lows 201  

TODAY'S SPECIAL NOTICE

Since Wednesday April 10th members of FACTBASEDINVESTING.COM were cautioned as a shift in conditions (M criteria) signaled a market "correction". Use greater caution, raise cash and reduce exposure by selling any weakening stocks on a case-by-case basis. New buying efforts will be avoided by disciplined investors until a solid follow-through day is noted confirming a new uptrend.


Major Indices Slumped With Clearly Negative Breadth

The major indices closed with declines, but staged a big recovery off their lows for the session. At their worst levels of the day, the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average were down -1.6%, -2.3%, and -1.8%, respectively. Losses by the close ranged from -0.5% to -1.0%. Volume reported was higher than the prior session total on the NYSE and near the prior session total on the Nasdaq exchange. Breadth was negative as decliners led advancers by about a 5-2 margin on the NYSE and by nearly 2-1 on the Nasdaq exchange. There were 17 high-ranked companies from the Leaders List that hit new 52-week highs and were listed on the BreakOuts Page versus 31 on the prior session. New 52-week lows outnumbered new 52-week highs on the NYSE and on the Nasdaq exchange. The major indices recently signaled a market correction (M criteria). Greater caution is important for all investors until a follow-through day signals a new confirmed uptrend. 

Chart courtesy of www.stockcharts.com


PICTURED: The Nasdaq Composite Index remains well below its 50-day moving average (DMA) line and it fell toward the recent low after 3 consecutiev gains. The window remains open for a follow-through day a as long as the Day 1 low is not violated. 

A fresh $44 billion 7-yr note sale met solid demand. The Advance Q1 GDP report showed weaker growth and higher inflation, and the weekly jobless claims report showed ongoing strength in the labor market. 

The market suffered with negative responses to earnings news from some widely held names including Meta Platforms (META -10.56%) and Dow components IBM (IBM -8.25%) and Caterpillar (CAT -7.02%). 

The S&P 500 materials (+0.7%), energy (+0.5%), industrials (+0.3%), utilities (+0.3%), and information technology (+0.2%) sectors were all lower in the early going before closing with gains.


Kenneth J. Gruneisen started out as a licensed stockbroker in August 1987, a couple of months prior to the historic stock market crash that took the Dow Jones Industrial Average down -22.6% in a single day. He has published daily fact-based fundamental and technical analysis on high-ranked stocks online for two decades. Through FACTBASEDINVESTING.COM, Kenneth provides educational articles, news, market commentary, and other information regarding proven investment systems that work in good times and bad.

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Semiconductor and Gold & Silver Indexes Posted Standout Gains

The Retail Index ($RLX -1.17%), Bank Index ($BKX -1.14%), and the Broker/Dealer Index ($XBD -0.33%) each slumped and had a negative impact on the major indices. The tech sector was mixed as the Semiconductor Index ($SOX +1.96%) rose but the Networking Index ($NWX -0.98%) and the Biotech Index ($BTK -1.73%) both lost ground. The Gold & Silver Index ($XAU +3.13%) posted a standout gain while the Integrated Oil Index ($XOI +0.55%) posted a smaller gain and the Oil Services Index ($OSX -0.07%) was little changed.

Chart courtesy of www.stockcharts.com


PICTURED: ThNetworking Index ($NWX -0.98%) has recently been lingering below its 50-day and 200-day moving average (DMA) lines which have nealry converged.


Industry Index Symbol Close Change % Change YTD % Change
Oil Services $OSX  88.44 -0.06 -0.07% +5.44%
Integrated Oil $XOI  2,204.96 +12.07 +0.55% +18.39%
Semiconductor $SOX  4,615.04 +88.84 +1.96% +10.53%
Networking $NWX  741.64 -7.33 -0.98% -10.95%
Broker/Dealer $XBD  593.75 -1.97 -0.33% +6.54%
Retail $RLX  4,237.90 -50.33 -1.17% +8.98%
Gold & Silver $XAU  137.22 +4.17 +3.13% +9.17%
Bank $BKX  102.39 -1.17 -1.13% +6.63%
Biotech $BTK  4,902.00 -86.39 -1.73% -9.54%


HUBS Testing 50-day Moving Average Line Again

Hubspot Inc (HUBS -$16.06 or -2.46% to $635.68) pulled back again today with near average volume, testing support at its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($627) and recent lows. More damaging losses would raise serious concerns and trigger a worrisome technical sell signal.

HUBS was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 2/09/24 high plus 10 cents in the mid-day report (read here) and last shown in this FSU section on 4/04/24 in detail with an annotated graph under the headline, "Encountered Distributional Pressure and Finished Below Pivot Point".

HUBS has a highest possible Earnings Per Share Rating of 99. Dec '23 quarterly earnings +59% on +24% sales revenues versus the year-ago period marked its 6th consecutive quarterly comparison well above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been strong. It faces some resistance due to old overhead supply up to the $866 level.

The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 1,530 in Jun '23 to 1,821 in Mar '24, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.6 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days.




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  
$125.79 -0.37
-0.29%

$125.85

3,392,925
71.21% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 4,765,000
$138.28
-9.03%
3/1/2024 $124.23 PP = $124.97
MB = $131.22
Most Recent Note - 4/24/2024 5:13:30 PM
G - Slumped below its 50 DMA line ($126) which may now act as resistance. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Fell Below 50-Day Moving Average Which May Act as Resistance - 4/24/2024
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for AXON AXON - NASDAQ
Axon Enterprise
Security/Sfty  
$306.24 +3.83
1.27%

$308.83

297,827
56.30% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 529,000
$329.87
-7.16%
4/5/2024 $309.90 PP = $325.73
MB = $342.02
Most Recent Note - 4/23/2024 5:59:01 PM
Y - Posted a gain today with near-average volume and closed just above its 50 DMA line ($301). 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
 |  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 TDG TDG - NYSE
TransDigm Group
Aerospace/Defense  
$1,256.58 +14.96
1.20%

$1,265.25

229,179
116.33% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 197,000
$1,255.59
0.08%
4/12/2024 $1,224.21 PP = $1,246.32
MB = $1,308.64
Most Recent Note - 4/23/2024 5:54:37 PM
Y - Posted a solid gain today with +22% above average volume for a best-ever close. Color code was 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 ($1,193) 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  
$112.62 -1.12
-0.98%

$113.65

3,243,394
141.51% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 2,292,000
$125.50
-10.26%
1/23/2024 $100.35 PP = $98.57
MB = $103.50
Most Recent Note - 4/24/2024 5:17:09 PM
G - Halted its slide after a recently noted slump below its 50 DMA line ($116) triggered a technical sell signal. A prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. Fundamentals remain strong.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Pulling Back From High and Slumping Toward 50-Day Moving Average - 4/12/2024
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for HUBB HUBB - NYSE
Hubbell
Electrical-Power/Equipmt  
$402.27 +3.72
0.93%

$403.58

341,231
84.67% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 403,000
$429.61
-6.36%
1/30/2024 $343.26 PP = $336.83
MB = $353.67
Most Recent Note - 4/24/2024 5:15:39 PM
G - Posted a 3rd consecutive gain today with below-average volume after finding prompt support near its 50 DMA line ($392.82).
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Closed Just Below 50-Day Moving Average With Quiet Loss - 4/19/2024
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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  
$301.24 -2.76
-0.91%

$301.43

13,300
57.83% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 23,000
$308.00
-2.19%
2/9/2024 $254.68 PP = $265.09
MB = $278.34
Most Recent Note - 4/23/2024 6:01:02 PM
G - Posted a 3rd consecutive gain today challenging its all-time high. Its 50 DMA line ($282.71) 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 PAY PAY - NYSE
Paymentus Holdings
Finance-CrdtCard/PmtPr  
$20.10 -0.52
-2.52%

$20.30

148,304
37.08% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 400,000
$25.21
-20.27%
3/5/2024 $19.97 PP = $18.89
MB = $19.83
Most Recent Note - 4/24/2024 5:18:52 PM
G - Posted a 3rd consecutive gain today with ever-increasing (but below-average) volume, finding support near its 50 DMA line ($19.75). Prior highs in the $18 range define the next support. More damaging losses would raise greater concerns.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : Prior Highs Define Important Near-Term Support - 4/22/2024
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StockCharts.com Latest Chart for HUBS HUBS - NYSE
HubSpot
Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs  
$635.68 -16.06
-2.46%

$644.16

466,554
86.24% of 50 DAV
50 DAV is 541,000
$693.85
-8.38%
4/4/2024 $686.66 PP = $660.10
MB = $693.11
Most Recent Note - 4/25/2024 4:54:07 PM
Y - Pulled back again today with near average volume, testing support at its 50 DMA line ($627) and recent lows. 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. Fundamentals remain strong. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
>>> FEATURED STOCK ARTICLE : HUBS Testing 50-day Moving Average Line Again - 4/25/2024
 |  View all notes | Set NEW NOTE alert | Company Profile | SEC News | Chart | Request a new note C A  S  I 

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