[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets With the tax reform package now being a done deal, the markets were in need of a new catalyst to continue their bullish theme. Since there was none to speak of, equities simply rallied higher because… well… that’s what they do. Energy, Financials and Telecom contributed to the positive outcome, but the mid-session …
Falling Off The Highs
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets The major indexes slipped today as all eyes remained firmly focused on the tax package, which originally was supposed to be signed by President Trump today. However, after the markets closed, the process “hit a procedural snag” forcing another vote on Wednesday. Whether that will finally cinch the deal is everyone’s guess. Equities …
Snapping The Losing Streak; Tech Sector Finally Rebounds
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets The major indexes managed to recover in sync for a change with the S&P 500 snapping its 4-day losing streak. Wall Street was continuing to focus on the progress of the tax legislation while looking with much anticipation towards Friday’s jobs report. Apparently, the possibility of a government shutdown did not affect markets, …
Tax Plan Optimism Sparks Rally
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets And the beat goes on. Optimism about the tax plan prospects went into hyper drive with John McCain appearing to be the catalyst by casting his “YES” vote convincing traders that a tax reform may actually happen. That motivated the bullish crowd, and the major indexes jumped. Even though we came off the …
Dow Bucks The Trend As Upward Momentum Slips
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets Right after the opening bell, the major indexes stormed into record territory but succumbed mid-day and turned this session into a non-event with only the Dow clinging on to close in the green. Despite warnings about the market’s lengthy run without a meaningful correction, traders focused on technical factors supporting their bullish view …
Lack Of Tax-Overhaul Progress Whacks Sentiment
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the Markets While the major indexes suffered their biggest one-day percentage drops since September, as MSM reports, we have to remember that, when looking at the entire 2017 YTD performance, today’s 0.5% pullback is hardly newsworthy. Nevertheless, a weak energy sector with XLE correcting -1.16% did not help matters. And, as I reported just about …