It was a hugely positive session for the market last Friday with 90% of volume on NYSE to the upside and more new highs than lows for first time since August 18.

All eleven sectors finished in the green. Oversold growth sectors and Energy led the way.

Heat Map

But it’s been a rough month for growth, especially mega cap tech.  Oil stocks continued to attract buyers, even as West Texas Intermediate struggled.

September S&P 500

Last week, the McClellan Oscillator got extremely oversold, perhaps, signaling more upside from here.

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Today’s Session

I’m watching Technology closely after those strong sessions last week created three white soldiers on candlesticks.  The big XLK resistance is 140.0.

People keep spending, but it comes at the expense of savings and increased credit card use.  This morning, MasterCard announced it sees 7.1% retail sales growth this holiday season.  This number is not adjusted for inflation.

This morning’s action intriguing, market stayed buoyant through a few pullbacks attempts. But it is not enticing enough to use cash at the open.