U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 index futures were up 5 points in pre-opening trade.
Index futures were virtually unchanged following release of the final estimate for fourth quarter real GDP at 8:30 AM EDT. Consensus was an increase in growth to a 2.7% rate versus the previous estimate of 2.5%. Actual was 2.9%.
Lululemon gained $5.78 to $84.49 after reporting higher than consensus quarterly sales and earnings. RBC Capital and Susquehanna raised their target price on the stock.
Blackberry jumped $0.60 to $13.00 U.S. after reporting higher than consensus fiscal fourth quarter sales and earnings
Walgreen Boots added$1.44 to $67.40 after reporting higher than consensus fiscal second quarter sales and earnings. The company also raised its guidance.
Facebook added $1.18 to $153.40 after announcing changes that will allow individuals to alter their privacy settings.
EquityClock's Daily Market Comment
Following is a link:
http://www.equityclock.com/2018/03/27/stock-market-outlook-for-march-28-2018/
Note seasonality charts on the Technology sector, Alphabet, Amazon, Netflix and the Utilities sector.
Observations
Technicals have started to turn positive for natural gas.
'Tis the season for natural gas and "gassy" stocks to move higher to mid-June!
StockTwits Released Yesterday @EquityClock
More U.S. utility stocks complete double bottom patterns: $AEE $ES
Another Canadian gold stock completes a double bottom pattern: Detour Gold $DGC.CA moved above $13.43
Another Canadian insurance stock breaks support: Manulife $MFC.CA dropped below $23.66 extending an intermediate downtrend.
Gildan Activewear $GIL.CA, a TSX 60 stock moved below $36.40 extending an intermediate downtrend.
Cara Operations $CARA.CA moved above $28.16 extending an intermediate uptrend.
CI Financial $CIX moved below $27.25 extending an intermediate downtrend.
Trader's Corner
Daily Seasonal/Technical Equity Trends for March 27th 2018
Green: Increase from previous day
Red: Decrease from previous day
Daily Seasonal/Technical Commodities Trends for March 27th 2018
Green: Increase from previous day
Red: Decrease from previous day
* Excludes adjustment from rollover of futures contracts
Daily Seasonal/Technical Sector Trends for March 27th 2018
Green: Increase from previous day
Red: Decrease from previous day
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S&P 500 Momentum Barometer
The Barometer dropped 5.20 to 23.60 yesterday. It remains intermediate oversold.
TSX Momentum Barometer
The Barometer dropped 5.47 to 33.47 yesterday. It remains intermediate oversold.
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