Stock Market Today With IBD

The major indexes had a mixed session Thursday, though growth stocks generally advanced. More stocks flashed buy signals, such as Amazon. Meta Platforms and General Electric are setting up. All eyes turn to the Friday jobs report with Treasury yields tumbling this week on economic data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The major indexes piled more gains on top of Tuesday's bullish signal. Credit card giant Visa broke out of a flat base but gave up initial gains. Oil driller Valaris offered an early entry as it broke a downtrend in its handle, and FedEx got an extra bounce from its 50-day line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The major indexes rallied above their 50-day moving averages in higher volume as Treasury yields and Fed rate-hike odds fell on weak jobs data. EV startup Li Auto blasted above its 21-day line, helped by some China optimism. Oracle is right around early entries while e-commerce giant MercadoLibre made a bullish bounce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stocks burst higher at the open but quickly went back and forth the rest of the day. It’s not a market that’s proving itself ready to resume its uptrend yet. Outside of tech, some names setting up include oil machinery stock Cactus tightening up in a handle after a nice run up the right side of its base. Hubbell is on the verge of a flat base entry and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet showed a nice bounce ahead of its earnings report later this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite Thursday’s ugly reversals, the Nasdaq and S&P 500 had solid weekly gains. Nvidia remains key to the market’s health. Outside of tech, Dow giant Caterpillar is holding up well while insurance broker Marsh & McLennan flashes a buy signal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 10-year Treasury yield and the U.S. dollar rallied ahead of Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech in Jackson Hole Friday morning. Breadth was negative by more than 2 to 1 on both exchanges. Uber has managed to sidestep the selling, while oil and gas stocks like SLB and Weatherford are holding gains well after bullish moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investors finally bought bonds, sending the 10-year Treasury yield lower by 14 bps to around 4.19%. Winners beat losers on the Nasdaq by just over 2 to 1. But the ratio was better on the NYSE at more than 3 to 1 positive. In the oil and gas sector, Tidewater and Oceaneering are finding support, along with Intuit in the technology sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The major indexes gave up Tuesday morning gains while market breadth remained weak. It’s still a rally attempt within a correction, with all eyes turning to Nvidia earnings Wednesday night. Broadcom and ServiceNow are two AI plays that could be possible buys or sells after earnings. Oil services Baker Hughes is trading tightly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stocks looked like they were getting a nice follow-up to Friday’s bounce. But a lack of volume and breadth shows not all is right with the market yet. Still we are on the lookout for stocks setting up and Adobe seems to be finding support at its 10-week line, ADP is trading tight in its handle, and Arista Networks remains tight after its earnings gap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The major indexes closed well off Friday lows, but the market is in a correction. Diamond Offshore flashed an early entry as energy plays hold up well. Boeing and Google parent Alphabet are trying to hold above buy points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nasdaq composite gave back early gains and closed near its session low for the third straight session. But the index avoided its fourth distribution day in eight sessions as volume fell from Wednesday. More leaders like Meritage Homes and Meta Platforms lost their 50-day lines, but Li Auto is still holding above the support level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nasdaq fell below Monday’s low in higher volume, marking the 5th distribution day in 11 trading sessions. Losers beat winners on both exchanges by nearly 3 to 1. Insurers outperformed, helped by rising interest rates. Stocks to watch include XP, ATI and Chart Industries, which are all holding support at their 10-week lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nasdaq fell back below its 50-day line, joined by the S&P 500. Nvidia continued to advance, flirting with new entries, even as many other leading stocks struggle. Oracle flashed an early entry, though. But On Holding once again sold off on earnings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nasdaq composite outperformed even as the 10-year yield rallied for the third straight session. Nvidia jumped above its 50-day line after a tough week. Stocks to watch include Adobe, which is holding support at its 10-week line, along with Fluor and Atlassian, which are holding gains well after big earnings moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The major indexes were mixed last week but the Nasdaq fell below its 50-day moving average, with Nvidia and many other tech growth stocks doing the same. The S&P 500 is still holding the 50-day line as non-tech sectors hold up, but it is hitting 21-day resistance. JPMorgan and Flowserve are both near buy points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nasdaq composite jumped 1.6% during the first half hour of trading, but sellers eventually had the upper hand. The 10-year Treasury yield reversed sharply higher after hitting a low of around 3.96%. TechnipFMC is trading tightly near highs after a strong breakout; Lululemon is near the top of a lengthy consolidation, and Martin Marietta is still in a buy zone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Several leading growth stocks fell hard again, weighing on the Nasdaq composite, which closed below its 50-day moving average for the first time since January. Oil and gas stocks outperformed again, including oil driller Valaris. Truck maker Paccar is in an alternate buy zone, while Interactive Brokers is near the top of a 21-week consolidation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The major indexes retreated, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq nearing their 50-day moving averages before paring losses. Many leading growth stocks suffered hefty losses, including MongoDB. But market rally leader Nvidia continues to hold strong. SLB is flirting with a buy point after a brief shakeout Tuesday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Major indexes were a little “whippy” early in the session but managed to finish with solid gains. Though the uptrend is under pressure, there are sectors and stocks resisting that pressure. MercadoLibre and United Rentals followed up on early entries and a pullback in Airbnb has been orderly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The major indexes tried to bounce Friday but reversed lower despite tumbling Treasury yields. That capped a tough week for the market rally, which is under pressure. That’s providing an opportunity for leading stocks to set up, including Broadcom, Delta Air Lines and Toll Brothers, investors should be cautious. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nasdaq composite fell nearly 0.7% intraday but pared losses by the close ahead of Friday’s employment report. Investors sold bonds again, sending the 10-year Treasury yield sharply higher. Earnings reports from Apple and Amazon.com took center stage after the close. Stocks to watch include On Holding, Costco and Ameriprise Financial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A wave of selling hit the stock market Wednesday after Fitch downgraded the U.S credit rating to AA+ from AAA. The 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since November and sellers swarmed around leading growth stocks. Vertex Pharmaceuticals had a positive response to earnings; Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is trading tightly near highs and insurer Arthur J. Gallagher is in a buy zone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The major indexes were mixed Tuesday amid a flurry of earnings. Despite Treasury yields and the dollar running up again, the Nasdaq’s losses were modest. Arista Networks was a big earnings winner while EV-exposed chipmaker Allegro MicroSystems sold off. Oracle is trading tightly, near an early entry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a strong rebound on Friday, indexes took a breather with tight action on Monday. Enterprise software remains a leading group and UiPath broke a downtrend in a handle white over in the construction space United Rentals showed similar action. Meanwhile, Chinese names continue to power higher and Trip.com is benefitting from that thrust as well as the pent-up demand for travel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite Thursday’s ugly downside reversal, the major indexes had solid-to-strong weekly gains. Marvell Technology and SLB are trading near possible entries. Tesla stock has forged a handle buy point, but could use a longer pause to recharge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After rising 1.6% intraday, the Nasdaq composite reversed lower in higher volume, adding another distribution day to the count. Breadth was negative even when the Nasdaq was positive. Nextracker cleared a short consolidation on strong earnings; Trane is just below a handle entry and CAT is in a buy zone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Federal Reserve, as expected, hiked the federal funds rate by another 25 basis points to a range of 5.25% to 5.50%. The Nasdaq held up well even as several chip stocks came under heavy selling pressure. Paylocity is trading tightly after a big move, while Boeing and Dynatrace are still in buy zones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dow extended its win streak to 12 sessions, the S&P 500 hit a fresh rally high while the Nasdaq led Tuesday’s gains. Earnings season is about to hit fever pitch, with the Fed expected to hike rates Wednesday. Miniso, Nucor and Synopsys are three stocks flashing buy signals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Energy helped bolster the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average on Monday while the Nasdaq composite continued to digest gains above 14,000. DraftKings is tightening up ahead of its earnings next week. Halliburton is among energy stocks coming back to life and O’Reilly has an attractive earnings stability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite Thursday’s growth stock sell-off, the major indexes are all near 15-month highs. A market pause or pullback would be healthy, creating new buying opportunities. A massive wave of earnings reports are on tap next week, including Microsoft and fellow Dow giants Boeing and Visa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earnings drove a wedge between the major indexes, with results lifting the Dow and hitting the Nasdaq. Taiwan Semiconductor contributed to tech woes, while CrowdStrike wiped out recent gains. But the Nasdaq and growth stocks generally look strong stepping back. Meanwhile, Novo Nordisk flashed a buy signal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The major indexes saw a lot of back-and-forth action but in the end, it refused to give up gains. While a lot of tech-related names are extended, non-tech firms are continuing to show strength as the rally broadens. Caesar’s Entertainment and Lululemon both showed breakouts and SLB looks like it could be taking a well deserved pause before another run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The major indexes had another strong session, with the Nasdaq turning higher as Microsoft spiked on aggressive AI pricing. But the tech-heavy index is increasingly extended. Non-tech firms Eli Lilly and Atkore flashed buy signals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The major indexes had another strong day with breakouts continuing. But is buying breakouts a good idea when the market gets extended? We analyze three potential breakouts including Chipotle Mexican Grill, AAON and Airbnb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The major indexes had a strong week, but pared gains or reversed lower Friday, with the Nasdaq looking extended. AMD erased strong gains Friday, while Rambus fell solidly as many recent buys fell back with the market. Eli Lilly made a nice move, right around a potential entry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. dollar and bond yields plunged again, fueling another wave of buying in the technology sector. But the Nasdaq composite is starting to look overbought as the index gets extended from its 50-day moving average. On Holding and Rambus gave buy signals, while Copa Holding is trading tightly near its 10-week moving average. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Consumer prices rose less than expected in June, fueling another stock market rally. Investors bought bonds, sending the 10-year Treasury yield sharply lower. The U.S. dollar extended losses. Cava soared to a new high after its IPO last month, while Monolithic Power Systems and Shopify gave buy signals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nasdaq composite and S&P 500 rose slightly, but once again there was more strength elsewhere. Salesforce led several software stocks flashing buy signals. Caterpillar’s breakout underscores industrials’ leadership. Booking cleared an early entry as travel plays keep running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nasdaq composite and S&P 500 remained flat for most of the day. Underneath the surface, there was more strength as many growth stocks surged. Zscaler saw a strong bounce from its 21-day line, Flowserve broke out of a cup with handle and Expedia is right there at its own cup-with-handle buy point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stocks fell slightly for the week, but came off lows even with Treasury yields up sharply. Salesforce is holding key support, despite below an early entry. Tempur Sealy is trying to clear key resistance. SLB soared above key levels. The market rally is showing resilience near 2023 highs, but does it have much room to run? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The major indexes fell in early trading after ADP payroll numbers came in hotter than expected. But rather than grinding lower, they recovered off their lows. Software helped in that regard with Microsoft, Adobe and HubSpot all trading tightly and refusing to give up gains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The major indexes fell slightly, with Meta and a few megacaps limiting losses. Market breadth was weak, but few losers showed much chart damage.Google flashed a buy signal. Monday.com reversed higher from key support and Flowserve held near a buy point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a shortened day ahead of the holiday and while the action overall was mild, stocks continue to setup in a broad-based rally. We focus on travel today including Airbnb clearing resistance around 130. Travel booking was also doing well and Expedia is approaching a 114.37 buy point. You have to pay for that travel somehow and Visa cleared a 235 buy area last week after an early entry opportunity and is still hanging in a buy zone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The major indexes staged upside, outside weeks, rebounding from key support. The S&P 500 hit a fresh 14-month high. Many stocks flashed buy signals from a variety of sectors, including Nvidia, HubSpot and JPMorgan. But is the Nasdaq already extended again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some leading software stocks and homebuilders came under selling pressure, but major stock indexes turned in another resilient performance. The 10-year Treasury yield spiked on stronger than expected Q1 GDP data and an unexpected drop in weekly jobless claims. Visa and Tidewater are closing in on buy points, while Adobe is holding tight near highs after several up weeks in a row. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growth stocks shined again in a mixed and mostly unchanged performance for the major stock indexes. Advancing stocks had a light edge over decliners on both exchanges. ServiceNow and Marvell Technology are holding gains well after recent earnings breakouts. Netflix gapped up, helped by positive comments from Oppeheimer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indexes rebounded from or back above the 21-day line Tuesday in above-average volume. The advance was broad-based with a number of stocks flashing buy signals, including United Airlines and FedEx Is the market pullback over? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megacap stocks fell, some solidly, yet overall market breadth was positive. The Nasdaq is pulling back toward its 21-day. Nvidia retreated Monday, but still looks healthy. Lam Research and On Holding made bullish moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stocks retreated this week, but the Nasdaq and S&P 500 are finding support. HubSpot is trading tightly while Rockwell Automation is holding above a buy point. Google stock, which was wilting mid-week, fought back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nasdaq ended a three-day losing streak, but remains elevated vs. moving averages. MongoDB, Super Micro and Lam Research rebounded from key levels, offering possible entries, but with clear risks. Market breadth was weak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices