Stock Market update -Feb 19th

The markets were up again this week, with all three of the major indexes closing at all time highs again, led by names like AAPL and GS in the DOW. Oil prices have been flat for a while now, while Bonds and Gold seem range-bound. With the VIX near all time lows, and the rally getting extended, we could see a pause or pullback in the near future.

GRPN, KHC popped
FOSL, MGM, TRIP, UNH dropped

We are now FINALLY over the  $20 Trillion debt level! See Debt Clock on the left... 

This week...


New all time highs:  ADBE, ANET, AMZN, AVGO, BA, BRK.B, CC, COST, HD, HON, KHC, MMM, UN, WM...
All time lows:   
Mergers/Deals:   

Options watch:   S&P 500 Implied Volatility is still very low... 
Link to high IVR stocks   
High Options volume:   SPY, IWM, QQQ, AAPL, FB, BAC, GLD, GDX, USO, VXX, XLF, FXI, EEM EWZ, XOP
CBOE VIX Volatility Index -still scraping bottom!


Next week:  Economic reports,  Earnings...
Earnings:       TSLA,   Retailers... FL, HD, WMT

This week's charts:


VIX still scraping the bottom... closed at 11.49, up a bit



AAPL got back up to its 2015 all-time highs... another top?


Links...
S&P 500 - post election rally resumed!
Gold was up a bit, closing near 1235
The 30 year Bond was down a bit,  closing near 151.28
The US Dollar was unchanged, closing near 100.92

NEWS:
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Stock Market update -Feb 12th

The markets were up this week, and all three of the major indexes finally closed at all time highs (the small-cap Russell 2000 is almost there).

Looking at the big picture, this week's breakout to new all-time highs indicates more bullishness. More earnings next week!

ATVI popped on earnings
GILD, TWTR, YELP dropped
AAPL got back up to its 2015 all-time highs this week. Another top?

We are now FINALLY over the  $20 Trillion debt level! See Debt Clock on the left... 



This week...


New all time highs:  ADBE, ATVI, DE, EBAY, EA, HON, HD, LUV, NFLX, PNC, TTWO, WEN...
All time lows:   
Mergers/Deals:   

Options watch:   S&P 500 Implied Volatility is still very low... 
Link to high IVR stocks   
High Options volume:   SPY, IWM, QQQ, AAPL, FB, BAC, GLD, GDX, USO, VXX, XLF, FXI, EEM EWZ, XOP
CBOE VIX Volatility Index -still scraping bottom!


Next week:  Economic reports,  Fed testimony, Earnings...
Earnings:      
Mon  
Tue     
Wed   CSCO, PEP
Thu    
Fri    CPB, DE

This week's charts:


VIX still scraping the bottom... closed at 10.85


Can AAPL go higher, or is this another top?


Links...
S&P 500 - post election rally resumed!
Gold was up, closing near 1230
The 30 year Bond was up,  closing near 151.68
The US Dollar was up, closing near 100.92

NEWS:
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq book records, log 3rd straight weekly gain
Game Plan for the Week Ahead: Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap
Cramer’s game plan: Spotting the perfect combination for a positive tape next week
Apple is driving the Nasdaq 100 – but can it keep its foot on the gas?
Apple, Inc. iPhone Sales in China Reportedly Fell 18% Last Year
Millions of Tesla battery cells are powering thousands of LA homes
Gold Nears Three-Month High as Buyers Flock Back to Top ETF
This pizza is red hot! Domino's and Papa John's on fire

Stock Market update -Feb 5th

The market was down this week till we got a Trump rally on Friday, mostly from the Financials, after talk of reducing regulations. AAPL had a nice earnings pop early in the week, even after the big recent run higher. Friday's Jobs report was better than expected.

Looking at the big picture, we continue to trade in a range, lingering around all-time highs. More earnings next week!

AAPL popped on earnings
AMZN, GPRO, UPS. UA dropped


We are now FINALLY over the  $20 Trillion debt level! See Debt Clock on the left... 



This week...


It's anyone's guess as to what 2017 will bring, but here is a chart that shows the past 5 years...




All time lows:   
Mergers/Deals:   

Options watch:   S&P 500 Implied Volatility is still very low...  Link to high IVR stocks   
High volume:   SPY, IWM, QQQ, AAPL, FB, BAC, GLD, GDX, USO, VXX, XLF, FXI, EEM EWZ, XOP
CBOE VIX Volatility Index -scraping bottom!


Next week:  Economic reports,  Earnings...
Earnings:      
Mon  
Tue     BP, GM, GILD
Wed   DIS, PNRA, WFM
Thu    NVDA,TWTR
Fri    

This week's charts:


VIX still scraping the bottom...


Links...
S&P 500 - post election rally resumed!
Gold was up, closing near 1221
The 30 year Bond was unchanged,  closing near 150.46
The US Dollar was lower, closing near 99.70

NEWS: