Courtesy of Declan.
It was day sellers had control over not long after the cash open. The Russell 2000 broke from the channel in a clean slice which left the index just above the 50-day MA. The index had already suffered a relative loss to the Nasdaq and S&P, and today’s decline just accelerated this decline.
The S&P attempted a breakout but it was quickly rebuffed. However, losses weren’t enough to take it anywhere near support. It will take another 2-3 days of losses to see a test of the trendline, which is the most likely area for a bounce. A close above 2120 would confirm a breakout.
The Nasdaq closed with a bearish engulfing pattern on higher volume distribution. Apple’s afterhours earnings may offer some upside tomorrow, although Apple’s earnings gains were modest. A confirmation test of 5000 would look like a plan for the week.
The Nasdaq 100 also found its resistance at bearish wedge support. The tag of resistance looks ready to come back and tag support.
And the Semiconductor Index sides with bears.
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