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Gains In Tech And Large Caps Don't Yet Challenge Prior Swing Highs

Published 01/14/2021, 12:16 AM

There wasn't a whole lot to yesterday's action. Small gains in the NASDAQ and S&P on Wednesday were unable to return a challenge on the prior swing high, while Tuesday's new high in the Russell 2000 saw a minor loss. 

Buying volume for the NASDAQ was lighter than normal and there was already a 'sell' trigger in the MACD. In addition, relative performance remained poor.

COMPQ Daily Chart

The S&P is net bullish with yesterday's buying representing a nice consolidation handle. 

SPX Daily Chart

Small Caps (via IWM) experienced light losses which kept things ticking over. There wasn't a whole lot more to say as technicals remained net bullish. The index is very extended and ripe for a correction—but extended markets can trip up the unwary.

IWM Daily Chart

A bit of a mixed bag as buyers in Large Caps and Tech ran counterplays to the Russell 2000. Markets are vulnerable because of their extended nature, but buyers still look to have an edge for Large Caps and Tech. 

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