Morning Commentary
It was a strong finish to the week, which saw every S&P 500 sector higher on the day.
The S&P 500 closed above the 50-day moving average and is now poised for a move that could clear 4,600 by year’s end.
Heat Map
The green across the screen hints at buyers hoping this next leg higher will be more inclusive.
Banks Must Lead
They don’t have to be the lead horse, but banks and financials must be in the leadership mix.
It will be interesting to see how the market reacts to Moody’s change in the U.S. credit outlook. But this is more about government spending than anything happening on the Street.
The House unveiled a plan to avoid a government shutdown, but it remains to be seen what kinds of games will be played with the media urging descent and conflict.
Today’s Session
The major indices are lower as investors gear up for a key inflation reading this week.
The 10-year yield is higher this morning, up 2 basis points to 4.67%.
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5/17/2024 1:45 PM | Near Record Highs |
5/17/2024 9:31 AM | DIFFERENT VALUATION METRICS |
5/16/2024 1:23 PM | Dow 40,000 |
5/16/2024 9:40 AM | AUTOPILOT FEELS SO GOOD |
5/15/2024 1:53 PM | New Hope |
5/15/2024 9:41 AM | CHAMPING AT THE BIT (INVESTORS BEGINNING TO CHASE) |
5/14/2024 1:24 PM | Small Moves |
5/14/2024 9:22 AM | Marking Time |
5/13/2024 1:37 PM | Snuffed Out |
5/13/2024 9:37 AM | BRACING FOR MORE INFLATION DATA |
5/10/2024 1:23 PM | Cold Water |
5/10/2024 9:58 AM | IN TUNE |
5/9/2024 1:09 PM | Disconnect |
5/9/2024 9:39 AM | THE SEVENTH (TRADING) DAY OF MAY |
5/8/2024 1:49 PM | Mixed Note |
5/8/2024 9:37 AM | CHANGING NARRATIVES |
5/7/2024 1:50 PM | Building Gains |
5/7/2024 9:36 AM | HOPING MICKEY SAVES THE DAY |
5/6/2024 1:59 PM | Rate Cut Hopes |
5/6/2024 9:17 AM | LOOKING FOR MOMO TO KICK BACK IN |
5/3/2024 1:41 PM | Cheering the News |
5/3/2024 7:33 AM | TIM COOKS THE (RECORD) BOOKS |
5/2/2024 1:54 PM | Holding Up |
5/2/2024 9:41 AM | COOL HAND POWELL |
5/1/2024 1:22 PM | Which Powell? |
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