Stock Market Update - 1st Week in October

While Friday ended with a bit of a high note, this week's activity shows more negative than positive for the indicators. 

Case in point, let's look at the NYSE. The last 5 weeks have shown more 52 week lows than highs.

A look at the NYSE Advance Decline 200 day moving average on Stockcharts shows we crossed below the line at the end of September.

Finally, the major indexes have either crossed below their 30 week moving average or are touching the moving average line.

The indicators are now red.

Stock Market Update - September 24, 2023

 The promising look to the market in the last few months, specifically, Stage 1, appears to be heading in the opposite direction. Almost all the indicators are about to turn red.

Here is a look at a couple of charts.

Indicators 1 - 3 - 30 Week Moving Averages

All are approaching their 30 week moving average lines.

The Dow Chart

 

The S&P Chart

 

Indicator 5: NYSE A-D 200 Day MA

NYSE Advance-Decline’s 200 days moving average to see if it is above (bull) or below (bear). We could be about to go into bear territory.

 

Be wary. October is coming up and sometimes it is a rough month!

 

 

Stock Market Update - Back in the Negative

This week the DOW moved beneath it's 30 week moving average and the SPY and NASDAQ's 30 meek moving average reversed and is pointing down. Any hopes of moving into Stage 1 is squashed as we are again in Stage 4 decline. See previous post for Stage Analysis.

In addition Indicator 5: NYSE Advance-Decline 200 day moving average is touching the moving average line as shown below in this StockChart's graph.

 

The only index still positive is the Global DOW.

Some are pointing to the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) Collapse as the main reason for last week's market downturn. Investors are watching to see if a bailout will take care of investors with deposits above the FDIC’s $250,000 cap. 

Never a dull moment.

Stock Market Update Feb 3, 2023 - Stage 1

 From a stage analysis perspective, it appears the major indexes are entering into Stage 1 and possibly Stage 2. 

I am also seeing improvements in the number of new highs vs new lows and NYSE Advance-Decline Index.

We may be climbing the Wall of Worry. I am starting to nibble at stocks with the hope that this year we move out of the market decline and into a market uptrend.

January 13 2023 - Stock Market Update

 Markets are performing a little better so far in 2023. The stage analysis indicators are moving into positive territory with the exception of the NASDAQ which has been affected by weakness in tech and the ups and downs of Tesla via Mr. Musk.

Let's take a look at some charts. The Dow may be entering into Stage 1 as shown below with the upturn of the 30 week moving average.

For the first time in over a year, Indicator #5 is positive. For this indicator, we look to see if the NYSE Advance-Decline (A-D) is above or below its 200 day moving average. The divergence between the advances and declines is plotted on a chart, and the 200 day moving average is also plotted.

 

At this point I am watching and gently buying shares of some stock that I think may be in for an upward climb.

Stock Market Update - December 10, 2022

 Stocks are starting to look a little bit better with some of the indicators getting poised for positivity. We're not there yet but at least there is some improvement. It's been a about a year for this market's downturn.

Green represents a glimmer of hope but doesn't make the indicator positive until the moving average line slopes up.

Indicators:

1. DOW - 30 Week Moving Average Line flat, close above the line
2. S&P - 30 Week Moving Average Line flat, close above the line
3. NASDAQ - Below the line 
4. Global DOW - 30 Week Moving Average Line flat, close above the line
5. NYSE AD and DOW Convergence - Both down
6. NYSE AD 200 Day Moving Average
7. NYSE 52 Week Highs and Lows

 

 I am hopeful 2023 will be the year we turn the tide, until then let's watch the tape!

Stock Market Update - January 21, 2022 - Signals Down

 From my perspective, we are now entering into Stage 3 for the major indexes, all of which are now below their 30 week moving averages. At this point, the moving average line is slightly up or flat, it is not going down into Stage 4. Interestingly, the global Dow is above. Generally it lags the US markets but not this time.

 

• Broad indexes except GDOW are below their 30 week moving averages 
• DJIA vs NYSE A-D: Both Down
• Divergence: DJIA vs NYSE High/Low: Both Down
• 200 Day MA NYSE A-D: Below the line for the first time in a long time
• NYSE  52 Wk Highs-Lows Diff: -519 meaning more stocks were at their lows

Tech took the biggest hit this week.

 

Stock Market Update - January 14, 2022

 My indicators are mixed this week. Nothing too horrible, mostly minor showing of weakness in some indicators. The NASDAQ is below its 30 week moving average just a little bit, the NYSE had more lows than highs, and the NYSE/DJIA were both down.

One of my favorite charts, the Dow vs GLD, shows the Dow outperforming gold. I view this as a good sign.

Have you tried to buy a car lately? Used or new they are hard to come by. Dealer lots are empty. So empty in fact that they have used vehicles in the show room and dissuade you from buying used (where they usually make a nice profit) for fear they won't have any example of the model to show potential buyers. Wow.

What's the problem? A chip shortage. The US is looking to boost more manufacturing here.

How about groceries? Tried to buy any of those lately? Around here the veggies shelves are empty. My plan? Go to the local farmer's market. A good idea anyway. Lots of fresh veggies and not pesticides to boot!

Stock Market Update - December 10, 2021 - Bounce

Stocks bounced back this week with the major indexes bouncing back above their 30 week moving averages. Last week I thought we might be heading into stage 3 but not so fast!

Even Indicator 5 - NYSE Advance-Decline 200 Day Moving Average bounced up.

CNN's Fear and Greed improved slightly this week as well.

On the other hand, it would appear we are now back to wearing masks. At least in New York. Starts on Monday.

My friend J.A. provided a nice link to an article by Jill Mislinski on Advisor Perspectives, that takes moving average analysis to a macro view of 10 months vs what we use here which is 30 week. It's a good read and I plan to add it to my monthly review.

Market Update November 26, 2021 - Bumpy COVID Varient in Africa

Friday saw a sell off of about 2% to 2.5% amid concerns of a new COVID varient in South Africa.

Let's look at the indicators.

1. DJIA vs 30 week MA: Touching the moving average line
2. S&P  vs 30 week MA: Above
3. Nasdaq vs 30 week MA: Above
4. Global DOW vs 30 week MA: Below
5. DJIA vs NYSE A-D: Both Down
6. Divergence: DJIA vs NYSE High/Low: Both Down
7. 200 Day MA NYSE A-D: Above
8. NYSE  52 Wk Highs-Lows Diff: -182
   

 

Interesting articles for further reading:

• Greg Schnell - Ignore the News
  

• Barchart COVID Market Impact  
  

Stock Market Update: July 8, 2021

 From a stage analysis viewpoint, we are in Stage 2 Accumulation (see stage analysis overview here) with the market continuing to go up.

One of the gauges I like to look at is the Dow vs NYSE Advance-Decline. (Barron's used to produce it but stopped so I make my own chart.) It's a bad sign for the market when the Dow is advancing more than the NYSE, which we see in March of 2020 when COVID hit. Likewise, it's a positive sign when the NYSE is above the Dow. That's where we are now. It's one of the biggest divergences I've seen in a while.

Stories of interest:

• 123 Year Old Mechanicville hydroelectric plant mining bitcoin
• Stock rotation - tech up top
• Stockcharts - Has the market jumped from cautious to bullish?
  

Stock Market Update Week Ending Aug 21, 2020 - NYSE vs Dow Trend Chart

The market remains mixed as posted last week.

This week I want to look at a chart from Stan's book that used to be available on the Barron's site but they have since retired it so I make my own. It is the Dow vs. the NYSE Advance-Decline ratio.  We are looking for changes in trend. If both the Dow and NYSE A-D are going in the same direction or are they diverging?

In January they diverted and it turned out to be a signal of the drop. This week we see a potential divergence. What is important to note is that defensive stocks are in favor when the Dow moves up but the NYSE A-D moves down. We need to see if this continues as one week does not make a trend. 

This indicator should not be used on its own.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockcharts S&P shows the S&P began decline in February.

Weekly Stock Market Update: A Wee Bit of Clouds

This week 2 of the indicators flickered into red territory: the Dow and the NYSE both finished down for the week. The NYSE 52 week high/low differential has been negative for the last 5 weeks, albeit not by much. The NYSE advance-decline has been down the last 3 weeks. All other indicators are still in the green.

This week's tidbits:

• CNN's Fear and Greed indicator moved into neutral for the first time a long while. 
• The BitCoin hardfork is canceled apparently due to controversy. For more read the bitcoin.com story.
• Powell named the new Fed Chief.

Weekly Stock Market Update: Some Fear Enters into the Market

For the first time in months, the NYSE Advance-Decline has flashed a significant negative signal with 1,966 more declines than advances. It's been in positive direction with minor divergences all summer long. The major indexes were also down this week, but none of the indexes breached their 30 week moving average lines. Gold has been moving higher too.

The CNN Fear and Greed Index moved into Fear this week. See their write-up here.

This could be a blip with a return to upswings this week. For now the trend is still up but we should keep an eye out to see if any of the negativity sticks.

Broad Market Indicator #5: NYSE A-D 200 Day Moving Average

For this indicator, we look to see if the NYSE Advance-Decline (A-D) is above or below its 200 day moving average. The divergence between the advances and declines is plotted on a chart, and the 200 day moving average is also plotted. Here is what we are looking for:

• Crossing the 200 MA line (above or below) is the most important signal
• The longer the period before the 200 MA line is crossed, the more meaningful the move.
• Most significant moves are made when there is a change in direction from a long-term pattern. Hovering around zero (0) is not significant.
• Bearish signal: A switch from a long-term positive (above the 200 MA) to below the line
• In a Bull Market, the gauge will reach its peak before the Dow (DJIA) reaches its peak.

Let’s take a look at the indicator. If you look at the chart below from Stockcharts.com, the peak for the NYSE A-D was in April. The Dow peaked a month later in May. The interesting thing to note now is that the A-D line has just touched its 200 day ma line. Let’s see if it can break through.

Data Sources:

• Stockcharts using their $NYAD symbol. Look the chart above for the settings I used.
• McClellon Oscillator Site
• New York Stock Exchange NYSE data

Broad Market Indicator #4: NYSE Advance Decline (A-D) Line

The 4th Indicator is a comparison of the movement of the DOW (DJIA) to the Advance-Decline line of the NYSE. The NYSE A-D line measures the number of stocks advancing versus declining on a weekly basis. We are looking to see if the Dow and the NYSE A-D are moving in convergence or divergence. When the DOW goes up but the NYSE A-D line goes down, it is an indication that investors are moving into safer stocks (DOW) as the DOW tends to have blue-chip companies. 

Here is Barron's chart plotting the NYSE against the DOW. I added the red boxes to show where the DOW moved up while the NYSE AD moved down, ominous signs!

You can follow Barron's chart at this link.

You can see the breakdown signal that occurred in August prior to the latest market correction. We will need to wait and see if we are about to go back down again for a period of time.