Tech Talk for Tuesday August 1st 2023
U.S. equity index futures were lower this morning. S&P 500 Index was down 19 points at 8:30 AM EDT.
Republic Services added $0.64 to $151.75 after reporting higher than consensus second quarter results. The company also offered positive guidance.
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Pfizer dropped $0.32 to $35.74 after reporting less than consensus second quarter earnings.
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Caterpillar advanced $3.33 to $268.50 after reporting higher than consensus second quarter revenues and earnings.
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George Weston (WN.TO Cdn$150.06) is expected to open lower after reporting lower than consensus second quarter earnings.
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EquityClock's Daily Comment
Headline reads "Over the past 20 years, the S&P 500 Index has gained 0.1%, on average, during the month of August and 60% of periods have produced a positive result".
http://www.equityclock.com/2023/07/31/stock-market-outlook-for-august-1-2023/
Technical Notes
Energy SPDRs $XLE moved above $86.97 resuming an intermediate uptrend.
Crude oil ETN $USO moved above $72.65 resuming an intermediate uptrend.
BMO Canadian Energy ETF $ZEO.TO moved above Cdn$61.47 resuming an intermediate uptrend.
Copper Miners ETF $COPX moved above $41.87 resuming an intermediate uptrend.
Russell 2000 iShares $IWM moved above $197.98 resuming an intermediate uptrend.
Trip.com $TCOM a NASDAQ 100 stock moved above $40.17 extending an intermediate uptrend.
Trader's Corner
Equity Indices and Related ETFs
Daily Seasonal/Technical Equity Trends for July 31st 2023
Green: Increase from previous day
Red: Decrease from previous day
Source for all positive seasonality ratings: www.EquityClock.com
Commodities
Daily Seasonal/Technical Commodities Trends for July 31st 2023
Green: Increase from previous day
Red: Decrease from previous day
Sectors
Daily Seasonal/Technical Sector Trends for July 31st 2023
Green: Increase from previous day
Red: Decrease from previous day
Links offered by valued providers
Identify Entry Points By Using Harmonic Patterns | Your Daily Five (07.31.23)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg0hXl5xHRQ
The "Magnificent 7" Mega-Caps | Carl Swenlin & Erin Swenlin | DecisionPoint Trading Room (07.31.23)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60C-lXuJtBM
Energy & Tech’s Opposite Seasonal Rotations | Julius de Kempenaer | Sector Spotlight (07.31.23)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4LmFKWaqzk
S&P 500 Momentum Barometers
The intermediate term Barometer added 0.60 to 81.80. It remains Overbought. Technical evidence of a daily peak continues to build.
The long term Barometer added 1.00 to 74.00. It remains Overbought.
TSX Momentum Barometers
The intermediate term Barometer added 5.70 to 71.05. It remains Overbought.
The long term Barometer added 1.32 to 64.04. It remains Overbought.
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