Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Indices closed mixed......

Indices closed mixed.

S&P 500 @ 2460.61, high 2460.92, low 2450.34

RSI @ 62.88

CMF @ -0.035

Internals were :

Down volume led by 1.57 to 1 in NYSE & .84 to 1 in Nasdaq

Declining stocks led by 1.10 to 1 in NYSE & 1.24 to 1 in Nasdaq

Net new 52 wk highs were leading by 104 in NYSE & 75 in Nasdaq

VIX UP .71% @ 9.89

Oil @ $46.40

Gold @ $1241.90

AH news...IBM Down 2.79%, UAL Down 3.55%
                  CSX Down 4.17%, VRTX UP 25.61%

AH Futures Mixed

AH Asian Markets Mixed

AH Oil Down

AH Gold UP

About market, TAPE closed mixed but Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed @ new all time high. Indices closed @ high of the day. Internals were weak.Many sectors are acting strong and making new highs. Stock selection is critical these days, buy the strength. Show conviction & patience with your high comfort level stocks.

BLOG does NOT give buy or sell.

Saleem

6 comments:

Stocks100 said...


Hi Stocktrader,

Bought AMD @ $13.53

Saleem

stocktrader_1996 said...

Hi Saleem,

Good luck with AMD!

Stocktrader

stocktrader_1996 said...

Hi Saleem,

Sold FB @ 165.33 to take profits.

Stocktrader

Stocks100 said...

Hi Stocktrader,

We must think alike..... i also have a sell order.....few cents above....

Saleem

stocktrader_1996 said...

Hi Saleem,

Although this market has the feel of more gains ahead with this slow, steady rally, I just can't justify staying in some of my stocks after these huge runs ahead of earnings. Hopefully, there will be an opportunity some time to pick up some bargains. I'm up to 46% cash...

Stocktrader

Stocks100 said...


Hi Stocktrader,

All traders face the same question.....sell now or wait for more.....i keep increasing my sell price.....based on current strength of TAPE.....

I smell more $$$$$$

Saleem