U.S. equity index futures were lower this morning. S&P 500 futures were down 30 points at 8:35 AM EST. Futures responded to news that the U.S. approved the use of U.S. supplied weapons by Ukraine against Russia.
S&P 500 futures dropped 8 points following release of the U.S October Housing Starts report at 8:30 AM EST. Consensus was a slip to 1.340 million units from 1.354 million units in September. Actual was a drop to 1.311 million units.
Listed options on Bitcoin iShares are scheduled to start trading today.
Wal-Mart gained $2.34 to $86.42 after reporting higher than consensus third quarter results.
Symbotic added $7.37 to $37.93 after reporting higher than consensus fiscal fourth quarter revenues and earnings. The company also raised first quarter guidance.
Lowe's added $2.37 to $271.77 after releasing higher than consensus third quarter results
EquityClock's Stock Market Outlook for November 19th
While the setup for stocks is positive for the year-end seasonal strength, investors should be prepared for the fading of enthusiasm once the new president takes office. See:
https://equityclock.com/2024/11/18/stock-market-outlook-for-november-19-2024/
Technical Notes
First Trust Natural Gas ETF $FCG moved above $25.70 setting an intermediate uptrend. Strength was prompted by a seasonally early snow storm in western Canada and U.S.A.
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Equity Indices and Related ETFs
Daily Seasonal/Technical Equity Trends for November 18th 2024
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Source for all positive seasonality ratings: www.EquityClock.com
Commodities
Daily Seasonal/Technical Commodities Trends for November 18th 2024
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Sectors
Daily Seasonal/Technical Sector Trends for November 18th 2024
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S&P 500 Momentum Barometers
The intermediate term Barometer added 2.20 to 57.20. It remains Neutral.
The long term Barometer added 1.40 to 70.00. It remains Overbought.
TSX Momentum Barometers
The intermediate term Barometer added 7.73 to 57.27. It remains Neutral.
The long term Barometer added 3.64 to 72.73. It remains Overbought.
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