Afternoon Note
It's been an interesting session, thus far. There is pressure across the board except growth where Technology (XLK) is getting a bid, despite the disastrous report from Intel (INTC) after the close yesterday.

Seven sectors are in the green. Energy (XLE) is leading the way, as oil prices get a boost from renewed Iran concerns. Financials (XLF) is the laggard, with Capital One Financial Corp. (COF) leading the sector lower, after reporting weaker-than-expected Q4 earnings, after the bell yesterday.

The Mag Seven are acting well on the news that China will allow Nvidia (NVDA) H200 chips to be purchased (It was always going to happen).


Economic Data
Composite PMI edged higher to 52.8 in January from 52.7 in December. This came as Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.9 from 51.8 and was just below estimates of 52, while Services PMI remained unchanged at 52.5, below expectations of 52.8.

Consumer sentiment came in better than expected, with all subcategories becoming more optimistic.

Find shelter this weekend.
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| 1/23/2026 1:12 PM | Interesting Session |
| 1/23/2026 9:41 AM | MARKET EDGES HIGHER |
| 1/22/2026 1:54 PM | Small Caps Continue Leading The Charge |
| 1/22/2026 9:41 AM | MARKET TURNS GREEN ON GREENLAND |
| 1/21/2026 1:12 PM | Davos Digest |
| 1/21/2026 9:49 AM | TRUMP & THE NEW WORLD ORDER |
| 1/20/2026 1:53 PM | Risk-Off Slide |
| 1/20/2026 9:29 AM | D-DAY AT DAVOS |
| 1/16/2026 1:27 PM | Friday Flux |
| 1/16/2026 10:01 AM | RISING TIDE |
| 1/15/2026 1:38 PM | AI Hopes Boost The Market |
| 1/15/2026 9:37 AM | AN UGLY BUT STRONG SESSION |
| 1/14/2026 1:34 PM | Mixed Midweek Market Session |
| 1/14/2026 9:38 AM | A SO-SO START TO EARNINGS SEASON |
| 1/13/2026 1:47 PM | Mixed Afternoon |
| 1/13/2026 9:43 AM | THEY LIKE OUR BONDS, STILL |
| 1/12/2026 1:42 PM | Market Resolve |
| 1/12/2026 9:54 AM | STRONG FIRST WEEK BODES WELL FOR 2026 |
| 1/9/2026 1:30 PM | Broad Strength |
| 1/9/2026 9:42 AM | DC DRIVING NARRATIVES |
| 1/8/2026 1:42 PM | Cyclical Rally Resumes |
| 1/8/2026 9:34 AM | TIME TO FIGHT FOR MAIN STREET |
| 1/7/2026 1:29 PM | Change of Guards |
| 1/7/2026 9:45 AM | HOARDING GOLD IN THEM THAR HILLS |
| 1/6/2026 1:24 PM | Strength Continues |
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