U.S. equity index futures were mixed this morning. S&P futures were unchanged in pre-opening trade.
The Canadian Dollar was virtually unchanged at US73.07 cents following release of Canada's April GDP report at 8:30 AM EDT. Consensus was an annualized drop of 12.2% versus a drop of 7.2% in March. Actual was s drop of 11.60%
Lululemon gained $12.04 to $304.55 after announcing purchase of Mirror, a home fitness company, for $500 million.
Micron gained $2.80 to $51.95 after reporting higher than consensus third quarter sales and earnings. The company also raised guidance. Raymond James, JP Morgan, KeyBanc Capital and Mizuho raised their target price on the stock.
Wells Fargo slipped $0.18 to $25.50 after the company implied a reduction in its dividend when the company releases second quarter results in mid-July.
Conagra added$0.80 to $34.50 after reporting higher than consensus fiscal fourth quarter sales and earnings.
EquityClock's Daily Market Comment
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http://www.equityclock.com/2020/06/29/stock-market-outlook-for-june-30-2020/
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Technical Notes
First Quantum Minerals (FM), a TSX 60 stock moved above $10.27 Cdn. extending an intermediate uptrend.
Interesting chart showing that the value of gold related ETFs have become substantially under owned during the past eight years relative to the U.S. ETF universe.
Trader's Corner
Note changes in seasonal ratings
Equity Indices and related ETFs
Daily Seasonal/Technical Equity Trends for June 29th 2020
Green: Increase from previous day
Red: Decrease from previous day
Commodities
Seasonal/Technical Commodities Trends for June 29th 2020
Green: Increase from previous day
Red: Decrease from previous day
Sectors
Daily Seasonal/Technical Sector Trends for June 29th 2020
Green: Increase from previous day
Red: Decrease from previous day
Changes in Seasonal Ratings
(Based on trends during the next two/three months)
Following are charts showing seasonal rating changes in the list indicated above.
In addition, the charts not on the list above that turn positive at the end of June are noted.
Brazil
Australia
India
Emerging Markets
South Korea
Hang Seng
All except Brazil iShares currently are outperforming the S&P 500 Index and have established an intermediate uptrend.
Seasonal charts are helpful for alerting to possible approaching seasonal trades, but require short/intermediate technical set ups and fundamental support before entering the trade.
Technical Scoop
Thank you to David Chapman and www.EnrichedInvesting.com for the link. Headline reads
"Gloomy forecasts, shutting again, protests continue, polarized election, empire fall, Gini grows, gold glows". Following is the link:
S&P 500 Momentum Barometer
The Barometer advanced 16.03 to 63.53 yesterday. It moved back from intermediate neutral to intermediate overbought on an advance above 60.00.
TSX Momentum Barometer
The Barometer gained 12.68 to 69.01 yesterday. It moved back from intermediate neutral to intermediate overbought on an advance above 60.00.
Disclaimer: Seasonality and technical ratings offered in this report and at
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