Volume Ticks Higher; Stocks Post Small Losses on the Day

Thursday’s action was another relatively smooth day for the markets. Volume was higher, but losses were contained. Avoiding distribution here is key for the markets. Friday’s session traders will await comments from ECB President and if more QE is on its way in...

A Solid Session as Stocks Take a Breather

Not a bad session for the stock market on Wednesday as the entire market closed slightly lower in lower volume. It is important at this state to avoid distribution, but also consolidate above the 50-day moving average. IWM performed the best yesterday as it has not...

Stocks Rally as Volume Inches Higher

Living below the 50-day moving average did not last long for either the NASDAQ Composite or S&P 500 as buyers hopped back into the market. Volume was higher, but only be 1.7% on the NASDAQ and 1.33% on the NYSE. Solid price action, but we did not see a flood of...

Stocks Fall Hard as Distribution Mounts

Thursday’s stock market action was quite telling with a high volume down day resulting in a day of distribution across the board. Losses were heavy across the board and now with 9 distribution day’s the NASDAQ appears weak enough to move back towards its 200-day...

Stocks Sneak Away with Gains after Fed Minutes

Wednesday’s session was a bit lackluster with the market unable to hold majority of the day’s gains. Volume was up across the board, but given where we ended it isn’t inspiring this attempt at a rally will be fruitful. GOOGL and AMZN appear to be rolling over even as...