Healthy Breather in Place!

November 17th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Healthy breather in place
  • No need to panic for now
  • Positive outlook unchanged

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished a tough week in red. The Dow Jones declined 1.2% for the week to 43,444.99. The S&P 500 retreated 1.3% from last Friday's close to finish at 5,870.62. The Nasdaq posted a 2.2% loss for the week and finished at 18,680.12. Among the key S&P sectors, the financial sector was the best weekly performer, while the health care sector dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded around 16.1. Read More

Healthy Breather Possible But Still No Major Dealbreaker Visible

November 10th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • No major dealbreaker visible
  • Positive outlook unchanged
  • New allocation in our WSC Sector Rotation Strategy

Market Review |

U.S. stocks posted strong gains for the week, with all three benchmarks scoring all-time highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a weekly increase of 4.6% to finish at 43,988.99. The S&P 500 rocketed 4.7% for the five days to 5,995.54. Both indexes notched their best week since November 2023. The Nasdaq jumped 5.7% during the week to 19,286.78. All three averages finished the week at record closing levels. All key S&P sectors ended in positive territory for the week, led by the discretionary sector. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded around 14.9. Read More

Further Healthy Consolidation at Work!

November 3rd 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Further (healthy) consolidation ahead
  • Positive outlook unchanged
  • New allocation in our WSC Sector Rotation Strategy

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished a choppy week with a negative performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.2% over the week, to end at 42,052.19. The S&P 500 declined 1.4% from last week’s close to finish at 5,728.80. The Nasdaq closed at 18,239.92, posting 1.5% weekly loss. Nearly all key S&P sectors finished lower. The comm. services and the financials sectors were the only gainer, while utilities dragged the most. The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index, the gauge of S&P 500 options known as the VIX, ended at 21.9. Read More

Healthy Consolidation in Place!

October 27th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Further consolidation possible
  • Positive outlook unchanged
  • New allocation in our WSC Model Portfolio Composite

Market Review |

U.S. averages finished the week with a mixed performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 2.7% over the week, to end at 42,114.40. The S&P 500 declined 1.0% from last week's close to finish at 5,808.12. Both the S&P 500 and Dow snapped a six-week winning streak. The Nasdaq closed at 18,518.61, posting a 0.2% weekly rise and its seventh weekly gain. Nearly all key S&P sectors finished lower. The discretionary sector was the only gainer, while materials dragged the most. The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index, the gauge of S&P 500 options known as the VIX, ended at 20.3. Read More

No Major Dealbreaker Visible

October 20th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • No major dealbreaker visible
  • New all-time highs in three model portfolios
  • Positive outlook unchanged

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished another week with gains with the three major averages clinching their sixth straight positive week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at a record of 43,275.91 and climbed 1.0% this week. The S&P 500 gained 0.9% over the same period and finished also at a record of 5,864.67. This week marked the longest string of weekly advances in 2024 for both the Dow and S&P 500. Closing at 18,489.55, the Nasdaq booked a 0.8% weekly rise. Most key S&P sectors ended in positive territory for the week, led by the utilities sector. The energy and the health care sectors were the only decliners. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, dropped to 18. Read More

S&P 500 Market: Strong Uptrend Signals Positive Trend Quality

October 13th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Still no major dealbreaker visible
  • New all-time highs in two model portfolios
  • Positive outlook unchanged

Market Review |

U.S. stocks rallied for another week, with two benchmarks scoring all-time closing highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a weekly increase of 1.2% to finish at a record of 42,863.86. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% for the five days to a record closing of 5,815.03. The Nasdaq added 1.1% during the week to 18,342.94. Among the key S&P sectors, the technology sector was the best weekly performer, while the utilities sector dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded around 20.5. Read More

Strong Uptrend Signals Positive Momentum

October 6th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • No major dealbreaker visible
  • New all-time highs in our model portfolios
  • Positive outlook unchanged

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished the week with small gains. For the week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average eked out a small gain of 0.1% to notch an all-time closing high of 42,352.75. The S&P 500 finished at 5,751.07 and recorded a weekly gain of 0.2%. The Nasdaq posted a tiny weekly advance of 0.1% to end at 18,137.85. Among the key S&P sectors, the energy sector was the best weekly performer, while the staples sector dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded more than 9.5 percent lower, near 19.2. Read More

Market regimes remain attractive

September 29th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Market Regimes remain favorable
  • Further confirmation for our positive outlook!
  • New all-time high in two of our Model Portfolios

Market Review |

The U.S. stock market finished another week with gains. For the week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average eked out a gain of 0.6% to close at 42,313.00. The blue-chip average posted a closing record and reached an all-time high during Friday's session. The S&P 500 also added 0.6% over the week to 5,738.17. The Nasdaq gained 1.0% over the past five days to 18,119.59. Among the key S&P sectors, the materials sector was the best weekly performer, while health care dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, ended at 17. Read More

No major dealbreaker visible!

September 22nd 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Market continued rally as expected!
  • Further confirmation for our positive outlook!
  • New all-time high in most of our Model Portfolios.

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished the week with gains. Closing at a new record of 42,063.36, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ended the week higher by 1.6%. The S&P 500 booked a weekly gain of 1.4% and closed at 5,702.55, posting its fifth positive week over the past six weeks. The broad-index is up more than 19% in 2024. The Nasdaq finished at 17,948.32 and recorded a weekly gain 1.5%. Most key S&P sectors finished higher, led by the energy sector. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded near 16.2. Read More

S&P 500 recorded its best week of 2024!

September 16th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Latest Pullback turned out to be limited in price and time – as expected!
  • New all-time high in our WSC Model Portfolio Composite
  • Further confirmation for our positive outlook!

Market Review |

U.S. stocks closed the week with strong gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 2.6% over the week to end at 41,393.78. The S&P 500 jumped 4% for the week to close at 5,626.02. The Nasdaq rocketed 5.9% from last Friday’s close to finish at 17,683.98. Both the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 recorded their best week of 2024. Nearly all key S&P sectors ended in positive territory for the week, led by the technology sector. Energy was the only decliner. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, dropped to 16.6. Read More

No need to panic right now as market internals still look robust for now

September 8th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Sell-off based on singe heavy weighted tech stocks
  • Outlook remains positive
  • No need to panic, at least for now

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished a rocky week with stronger losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slumped 2.9% over the week to 40,345.41. The S&P 500 closed at 5,408.42 and posted a 4.3% weekly loss. The Nasdaq plunged 5.8% this week to end at 16,690.83. Nearly all key S&P sectors were negative for the week, led by the technology sector. Staples and real estate were the only gainers. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, increased to 22.4. Read More

No major dealbreaker visible – at least for now!

September 1st 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Further confirmation for our positive outlook!
  • Seasonal headwinds possible but no major deal-breaker visible for now.
  • New all-time highs in two model-portfolios

Market Review |

U.S. averages finished the week with a mixed performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.9% during the week to close at new record of 41,563.08. The S&P 500 eked out a small weekly gain of 0.2% and closed to 5,648.40. The Nasdaq dropped 0.9% this week and finished at 17,713.62. Among the key S&P sectors, the financial sector was the best weekly performer, while the technology sector dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded near 15. Read More

Quality of the current uptrend still looks exceptional strong for now!

August 25th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Further confirmation for our positive outlook!
  • Seasonal headwinds possible but no major deal-breaker visible for now.
  • New all-time highs in two model-portfolios

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished the week with solid gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 41,175.08 and surged nearly 1.3% this week. The S&P 500 gained 1.5% over the same period and finished at 5,634.61. Closing at 17,877.79, the Nasdaq booked a 1.4% weekly rise. Nearly all key S&P sectors ended in positive territory for the week, led by the real estate sector. The energy sector was the only decliner. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded near 15.9. Read More

Further bottom confirmation after the capitulation from last week

August 18th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Further bottom confirmation
  • Recovery rally part of new uptrend
  • Positive outlook remains unchanged

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished the week with solid gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 40,659.76 and rallied 2.9% this week. The S&P 500 jumped 3.9% over the same period and finished at 5,554.25, its best week since November 2023. Closing at 17,631.72, the Nasdaq rocketed 5.2% for the week. All key S&P sectors ended in positive territory for the week, led by the technology sector. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, plummeted to 14.8. Read More

Typical signs of capitulation visible

August 11th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Stronger signs of capitulation last week
  • Downside potential looks quite capped
  • Positive outlook remains unchanged

Market Review |

All three major U.S. indexes finished the most volatile week of 2024 nearly unchanged after a strong rebound from Monday’s sell-off. After tumbling 1,000 points on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finally recovered and closed at 39,497.54, down 0.6% for the week. The S&P 500, which lost 3% on Monday, finally finished at 5,344.16 and ended the week down just 0.04%, nearly completely reversing its weekly losses. The Nasdaq declined 0.2% from last Friday's close and finished at 16,745.30. Among the key S&P sectors, the industrials sector was the best weekly performer, while the materials sector dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded near 20.3 on Friday, after reaching 38.6 on Monday. Read More

Stay calm at least for now as broad market still looks quite robust!

August 4th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Positive outlook remains unchanged for now
  • Current decline still driven by profit taking
  • Further sentiment driven down testing possible

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished a tough week in red. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 2.1% for the week to 39,737.26. The S&P 500 retreated 2% from last Friday's close to finish at 5,346.56. The Nasdaq posted a 3.4% loss for the week and finished at 16,776.16. The Nasdaq is the first of the three major benchmarks to enter correction territory, down more than 10% from its record high. The S&P 500 and Dow were 5.7% and 3.9% below their all-time highs, respectively. Among the key S&P sectors, the utilities sector was the best weekly performer, while the technology sector dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, jumped to 23.4. Read More

Consolidation period has started to have its designated impact on sentiment!

July 28th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Our positive outlook remains unchanged
  • Consolidation period has started to have its designated impact on sentiment.
  • Consolidation into deeper July possible

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished a volatile week with a mixed performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average squeaked out a weekly gain of 0.8% to close at 40,589.34. The S&P 500 declined 0.8% during the week to end at 5,459.10. The Nasdaq lost 2.1% for the week to end at 17,357.88. Both indexes posted back-to-back weekly losses for the first time since April. Among the key S&P sectors, the utilities sector was the best weekly performer, while discretionary sector dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, closed at 16.4. Read More

No need to panic as markets just took a breather last week!

July 21st 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Our positive outlook remains unchanged
  • Sentiment looks a bit stretched at the moment
  • Consolidation into deeper July possible

Market Review |

U.S. averages finished the week with a mixed performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.7% during the week to close at 40,287.53. The S&P 500 fell 2% from last Friday's close to 5,505.00. The Nasdaq slumped 3.7% this week and finished at 17,726.94. Both gauges marked their biggest weekly losses since April. The tech-heavy Nasdaq also snapped a six-week win streak. Among the key S&P sectors, the energy sector was the best weekly performer, while the technology sector dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded near 16.5. Read More

Further uptrend confirmation visible!

July 14th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • New all-time high in two Model Portfolios
  • Trend quality improved all across the board
  • Further confirmation for our positive outlook

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished the week with solid gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 40,000.90 and climbed 1.6% this week. During Friday's session, the 30-stock blue-chip index rose to a fresh all-time high of 40,257.24 The S&P 500 gained 0.9% over the same period and finished at 5,615.35. Closing at 18,398.45, the Nasdaq booked a 0.2% weekly rise, increasing a sixth straight week for its longest winning streak since December. Most key S&P sectors ended in positive territory for the week, led by the real estate sector. The comm. services sector was the only decliner. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, dropped to 12.46. Read More

Trend quality showed signs of improvements albeit further confirmation needed

July 7th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • New all-time high in two Model Portfolios
  • We upgrade our strategic outlook to cautiously bullish
  • Short-term-oriented indicators critical to watch within the next couple of days

Market Review |

U.S. stocks ended the shortened trading week in the green, with two benchmarks posting fresh all-time highs on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a weekly increase of 0.7% to finish at 39,375.87. The S&P 500 climbed nearly 2% for the week to a record closing of 5,567.19. The Nasdaq rallied 3.5% during the week to 18,352.76, a record high as well. Among the key S&P sectors, the discretionary sector was the best weekly performer, while the energy sector dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded near 12.5. Read More

Consolidation in place as indicators remain supportive but not confirmative

June 30th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Consolidation in place
  • We remain alert as negative divergence have not been sorted out so far
  • New allocation in our model portfolios
 

Market Review |

U.S. stocks ended the week nearly unchanged, pushing two major indexes to new record highs during the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 39,118.86 and inched lower by less than 0.1% over the week. The S&P 500 also booked a 0.1% loss over the week to close at 5,460.48. The Nasdaq added 0.2% from last Friday's close, finishing at 17,732.6. Among the key S&P sectors, the energy sector was the best weekly performer, while the utilities and materials sector dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded near 12.4. Read More

Tilt between supportive and corrective remains narrow

June 23rd 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Trend is still mainly driven by large-cap mega tech stocks
  • We remain alert as negative divergence have not been sorted out so far
  • New record highs in two model portfolios

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished the week with gains. Closing at 39,150.33, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.5% for the week, booking its best weekly performance since May. The S&P 500 recorded a weekly gain of 0.6% and closed at 5,464.62, notching an intraday record earlier in the week. The Nasdaq finished at 17,689.36 and eked out a tiny weekly gain less than 0.1%. Most key S&P sectors finished higher, led by the discretionary sector. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded near 13.2. Read More

Risk of a strong trend reversal has increased as the broad market is faltering

June 16th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Short-term negative regime shift in the S&P 500
  • Good time to reconsider current risk positions
  • New record highs in two model portfolios

Market Review |

U.S. stocks ended the week mostly higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 38,589.16 and finished the week nearly unchanged (-0.5%). The S&P 500 booked a 1.6% gain over the week to close at 5,431.60. The Nasdaq jumped 3.2% from last Friday's close, finishing at 17,688.88 and reaching a new all-time high. Among the key S&P sectors, the technology was the best weekly performer, while the energy sector dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded near 12.7. Read More

The air is getting thinner!

June 9th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Positive outlook for now but the air is getting thinner
  • Stay alert as heavy-weighted stocks are driving gains while the broad market is lagging
  • Market still has a chance to overcome negative divergences

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished the week with gains. Closing at 38,798.99, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.3% for the week. The S&P 500 booked a weekly gain of 1.3% and closed at 5,346.99, reaching an intraday all-time high on Friday. The Nasdaq finished at 17,133.13 and rocketed 2.4% this week. Among the key S&P sectors, the technology sector was the best weekly performer, while the utilities sector dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded near 12.2. Read More

Expected consolidation in place but no reason to change our outlook

June 2nd 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Market took a healthy breather
  • Risk for a significant trend reversal remains low
  • Strategic positive outlook remains unchanged

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished a tough week in red. Despite its best session of the year on Friday, the Dow Jones declined 1.0% for the week to 38,686.32. The S&P 500 retreated 0.5% for the week to finish at 5,277.51. The Nasdaq posted a 1.1% loss for the week and finished at 16,735.02. The S&P and the Nasdaq snapped five-week win streaks. Despite the challenging week, it was a winning May, with each of the major benchmarks registering a sixth positive month in seven. The Dow added 2.3% this month, while the S&P 500 rose 4.8%. The Nasdaq gained 6.9%, notching its best month going back to November. Among the key S&P sectors, the energy sector was the best weekly performer, while the technology sector dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded near 12.9. Read More

Short-term breather possible but overall outlook remains positive!

May 26th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Short-term breather possible
  • Strategic positive outlook remains unchanged
  • New allocation in the WSC Sector Rotation Strategy

Market Review |

U.S. averages finished the week with a mixed performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 2.3% during the week to close at 39,069.59, marking its first negative week in five. The S&P 500 finished the week nearly unchanged at 5,304.72. The Nasdaq climbed 1.4% for the week and finished at 16,920.79. Most key S&P sectors ended in red, led by the energy sector. Comm. services and technology were the only gainers. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, closed at 11.9. Read More

Major key indices reached new all-time highs last week!

May 19th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Strategic positive outlook remains unchanged
  • Strong trend quality is supporting positive outlook
  • Currently no deal-breaker visible

Market Review |

In line with our recent call, U.S. stocks finished the week with stronger gains. Closing above the key 40,000 level for the first time in history, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 1.2% during the week, finally finishing at 40,003.59. It was the Dow's fifth consecutive positive week. The S&P 500 added 1.2% in the same timeframe to finish at 5,303.27. The Nasdaq jumped 2.1% from last Friday to close at 16,685.97. Both gauges recorded their longest winning streak since February. Except industrials, all key S&P sectors ended in positive territory for the week, led by the technology sector. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, closed at 12. Read More

The S&P 500 posted its third consecutive winning

May 12th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Strategic positive outlook remains unchanged
  • Strong trend quality is supporting positive outlook
  • Currently no deal-breaker visible

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished the week with solid gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 39,512.84 and rallied 2.2% this week, its best week since December and its fourth positive week in a row. The S&P 500 gained 1.9% over the same period and finished at 5,222.68. Closing at 16,340.87, the Nasdaq climbed 1.4% for the week. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite both posted a third consecutive winning week. All key S&P sectors ended in positive territory for the week, led by the utilities sector. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, dropped to 12.6. Read More

Further confirmation for our positive base case scenario!

May 6th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Market is moving in line with our expectations
  • Healthy breather has come to an end as market got back into a strong uptrend
  • Strategic positive outlook remains unchanged

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished the week with solid gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 38,675.68 and climbed 1.1% this week. The S&P 500 added 0.6% over the same period and finished at 5,127.79. Closing at 16,156.33, the Nasdaq rallied 1.4% for the week. Most key S&P sectors ended in positive territory for the week, led by the utilities sector. Energy and Financials were the only decliners. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, dropped to 13.5. Read More

Expected Recovery in Place! S&P 500 clinched its best week since November!

April 28th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Market is moving in line with our expectations
  • Recovery rally looks sustainable in its nature – at least for now
  • Strategic positive outlook remains unchanged

Market Review |

In line with our latest call, the market was in bounce mode last week. Adding 0.7% on a weekly basis, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 38,239.66. The S&P 500 finished at 5,099.96 and increased by a whopping 2.7% last week snapping a three-week losing streak. The Nasdaq jumped 4.2% for its first positive week in five, closing at 12,221.91. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq clinched their best week since November. All key S&P sectors ended in positive territory for the week, led by the technology sector. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, dropped to 15.0. Read More

Further down-testing possible but fear is already reaching contrarian levels!

April 21st 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Current consolidation/sell-off still looks healthy in its nature
  • Fear among market participants is already approaching contrarian levels
  • Strategic positive outlook remains unchanged

Market Review |

U.S. averages finished the week mostly lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average eked out a tiny gain of less than 0.1% for the week, closing at 37,986.40. The S&P 500 fell 3.1% from last Friday's close to 4,967.23, posting its worst weekly performance since March 2023. The Nasdaq slumped 5.5% this week and finished at 15,282.01. The tech-heavy index posted its fourth straight down week, its longest negative streak since December 2022. Among the key S&P sectors, the utilities sector was the best weekly performer, while the technology sector dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded near 18.7. Read More

Short-term more down testing possible but market condition remains healthy!

April 14th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Longer-lasting consolidation with increased down-testing possible
  • Currently, any upcoming consolidation looks healthy in its nature
  • Strategic positive outlook remains unchanged

Market Review |

All major indices finished the week in the red. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 2.4% over the week to 37,983.24. The S&P 500 booked a weekly loss of 1.6% to finish at 5,123.41. The Nasdaq declined 0.5% for the week to end at 16,175.09. All key S&P sectors ended in negative territory for the week, led by the financial sector. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, finished the week increased to 17.3. Read More

No need to panic as outlook remains positive!

April 7th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Latest weakness just part of a short-lived breather
  • Further volatile sessions possible until momentum gears up again
  • Strategic positive outlook remains unchanged

Market Review |

Despite Friday's gains, all three major indexes finished the week with losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 2.3% over the week to 38,904.04. The S&P 500 closed at 5,204.34 and posted a 1% weekly loss. The Nasdaq lost 0.8% this week to end at 16,248.52. Besides the energy and comm. services sector, all key S&P sectors were negative for the week, led by the health care sector. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded near 16. Read More

New all-time high in our WSC Sector Rotation Strategy

March 31st 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Market is moving in line with our outlook
  • Strong trend quality is supporting strategic positive outlook
  • New allocation in our ETF Model Portfolios

Market Review |

U.S. stocks ended the week nearly unchanged, pushing two major indexes to new record highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 39,807.37 and gained 0.1 % over the week. The S&P 500 also booked a 0.1% gain over the week to close at 5,254.35. Both indexes finished at records. The Nasdaq declined 0.1% from last Friday's close, ending at 16,379.46. On the month, the S&P 500 was higher by 3.1%. The Nasdaq added 1.8% in March, while the Dow climbed 2.1%. It was the fifth straight winning month for all three major averages. For the quarter, the S&P 500 added 10.2% for its best first-quarter gain since 2019, when it rallied 13.1%. The 30-stock Dow advanced 5.6% during the period for its strongest first-quarter performance since 2021 when it jumped 7.4%. The Nasdaq ended the quarter with a 9.1% pop. Among the key S&P sectors, the utilities sector was the best weekly performer, while the technology sector dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded near 13. Read More

No major dealbreaker visible – at least for now

March 24th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Strategic positive outlook remains unchanged
  • Strong trend quality is supporting positive outlook
  • Currently no deal-breaker visible

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished the week with solid gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 39,475.90 and climbed 2% this week. The S&P 500 gained 2.3% over the same period and finished at 5,234.18. Closing at 16,428.82, the Nasdaq rallied 2.9% for the week. Most key S&P sectors ended in positive territory for the week, led by the comm. services sector. Real estate was the only decliner. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, dropped to 13.1. Read More

Increase in volatility likely but no reason to change our positive outlook!

March 17th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Strategic positive outlook remains unchanged
  • Strong trend quality is supporting positive outlook
  • Short-term, the trend momentum is slowing down a bit

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished the week mostly with small losses. Closing at 38,714.77, the Dow Jones Industrial Average inched lower by less than 0.1% on the week. The S&P 500 booked a small weekly loss of 0.1% to finish at 5,117.09. The Nasdaq shed 0.7% for the week to end at 15,973.17. Among the key S&P sectors, energy and materials led advancers, while real estate led decliners. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded near 14.4. Read More

Healthy pause likely, whereas strategic positive outlook remains unchanged!

March 10th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Strategic positive outlook remains unchanged
  • Strong trend quality is supporting positive outlook
  • Short-term the market is vulnerable for a healthy pause

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished a choppy week with a negative performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.9% over the week, to end at 38,722.69. The S&P 500 declined 0.3% from last week’s close to finish at 5,123.69. The Nasdaq closed at 16,085.11, posting 1.2% weekly loss. Among the key S&P sectors, the utilities sector was the best weekly performer, while discretionary dragged the most. The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index, the gauge of S&P 500 options known as the VIX, ended at 14.7. Read More

Solid trend quality all across the board

March 3rd 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Markets reached new record highs
  • Strategic positive outlook remains unchanged
  • Strong trend quality is supporting positive outlook

Market Review |

U.S. stocks ended the week mostly higher, pushing two major indexes to new record highs again. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 39,087.38 and finished the week nearly unchanged. The S&P 500 booked a 1% gain over the week to close at 5,137.08. The broad-index recorded a new record high during the day and its first close above the 5,100 threshold. The Nasdaq advanced 1.7% from last Friday's close, finishing at 16,302.2. It also reached a new all-time high during the week. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notched their seventh positive week over the last eight. Among the key S&P sectors, the technology was the best weekly performer, while the health care sector dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded near 13.1. Read More

New all-time highs in major indices supported by a wide range of stocks!

February 25th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Market is moving in line with our outlook
  • Strong trend quality is supporting strategic positive outlook
  • New allocation in our ETF Model Portfolios

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished the week with gains and with two major indexes posting new record highs. Closing at a record of 39,131.53, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.3% for the week. The S&P 500 booked a weekly gain of 1.7% and closed at 5,088.80. Earlier Friday, the broad market index broke above 5,100 for the first time. The Nasdaq recorded a weekly gain of 1.4% and finished at 15,996.82, notching a fresh 52-week high earlier in the session. All key S&P sectors finished higher, led by the staples sector. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded near 13.8. Read More

Short-lived breather in place but no need to get nervous!

February 18h 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Strategic positive outlook remains unchanged
  • Strong trend quality is supporting positive outlook
  • Latest weakness just part of a short-lived breather

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished the week with a negative performance and the three major averages broke their five-week winning streaks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.1% over the week, to end at 38,627.99. The S&P 500 declined 0.4% from last week’s close to finish at 5,005.57. The Nasdaq closed at 15,775.65, posting a 1.3% weekly loss. Among the key S&P sectors, the energy sector was the best weekly performer, while technology dragged the most. The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index, the gauge of S&P 500 options known as the VIX, ended at 14.2. Read More

New all-time high and fifth consecutive winning week for the S&P 500!

February 11th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Strategic positive outlook remains unchanged
  • Strong trend quality is supporting positive outlook
  • No changes in our Model Portfolios

Market Review |

The U.S. stock market finished another week with gains. For the week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average eked out a small gain of less than 0.1% to close at 38,671.69. The S&P 500 added 1.4% over the week to 5,026.61. The Nasdaq gained 2.3% over the past five days to 15,990.66. All three major averages posted new records on Friday, notched their fifth straight winning week and 14th positive week in 15. Among the key S&P sectors, the technology sector was the best weekly performer, while utilities dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, ended at 13.3. Read More

No major dealbreaker visible

February 4th 2024  |

Key Takeaways

  • Strategic positive outlook remains unchanged
  • Strong trend quality is supporting positive outlook
  • No changes in our Model Portfolios

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished the week with gains and with two major indexes posting new record highs. Closing at a record of 38,654.42, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.4% for the week. The S&P 500 also booked a weekly gain of 1.4% and closed at a record of 4,958.61. The Nasdaq finished at 15,628.95 and rose 1.1% this week. It was the fourth week in a row of gains for the major benchmarks after a stumble to start 2024. Most key S&P sectors finished higher, led by the discretionary sector. Energy and real estate were the only decliner. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded near 13.9. Read More

Stronger recovery in trend quality is supporting our positive outlook!

January 28th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Strategic positive outlook remains unchanged
  • Recovery in trend quality is supporting positive outlook
  • New allocations in our Model Portfolios

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished another week with gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.7% this week to end at 38,109.43, an all-time closing high. The S&P 500 recorded a weekly gain of 1.1% to close at 4,890.97. The Nasdaq advanced 0.9% for the week to close at 15,455.36. Among the key S&P sectors, energy was the best weekly performer, while discretionary dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded near 13.3. Read More

S&P 500 reached a new all-time high, but keep an eye on trend quality!

January 21st 2024

Key Takeaways

  • Markets reached all-time highs last week
  • Strategic positive outlook remains unchanged
  • Slowdown in trend quality as short-term warning signal

Market Review |

The U.S. stock market finished the week with gains. For the week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average eked out a small gain of 0.1% to close at 37,863.80. The S&P 500 advanced 1% over the week to 4,839.81, reaching an all-time high. The Nasdaq rose 2.1% over the past five days to 15,310.97. All three major averages are now in positive territory for 2024. Among the key S&P sectors, the technology sector was the best weekly performer, while utilities dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, ended at 13.3. Read More

No fundamental reason to change our positive outlook!

January 14th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Strategic positive outlook remains unchanged
  • Minor change in the WSC Sector Rotation Strategy
  • Seasonal headwinds possible

Market Review |

All three major averages finished up for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.3% for the week to close at 37,592.98. The S&P 500 soared 1.8% week to date to finish at 4,783.83. The Nasdaq jumped 3.1% over the week to end at 14,972.76. Among the key S&P sectors, the technology sector was the best weekly performer, while energies dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, ended at 12.7. Read More

Healthy consolidation in place – at least for now!

January 7th 2024 |

Key Takeaways

  • Strategic positive outlook remains unchanged
  • Potential risk of a consolidation period is increasing
  • Seasonal headwinds possible

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished the week with a negative performance and the three major averages notched their first negative week in 10. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.6% over the week, to end at 37,466.11. The S&P 500 declined 1.5% from last week’s close to finish at 4,697.24. The Nasdaq closed at 14,524.07, posting a 3.3% weekly loss and its worst weekly performance since September. Among the key S&P sectors, the health care sector was the best weekly performer, while technology dragged the most. The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index, the gauge of S&P 500 options known as the VIX, ended at 13.4. Read More

No reason to change our positive outlook

December 31st 2023 |

Key Takeaways

  • Further confirmation for our positive outlook
  • No major deal-breaker visible for now
  • Sentiment looks a bit stretched but not a major problem at the moment

Market Review |

Once again, U.S. stocks ended the week with gains. Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.8% this week to end at 37,689.54. The S&P 500 added 0.3% for the week to close at 4,769.83. The Nasdaq eked out a small weekly gain of 0.1% to close at 15,011.35. The Dow finished the year with a 13.7% gain, the broad index with a 24.2% performance and the Nasdaq rose 43.4% year to date. Among the key S&P sectors, staples was the best weekly performer, while energy dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded near 12.5. Read More

Washout day leaves market better positioned for further gains!

December 24th 2023 |

Key Takeaways

  • Expected year-end rally still in place
  • No major deal-breaker visible for now
  • Short-term washout-event leaves market better positioned – at least for now

Market Review |

U.S. stocks ended another week with gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average booked a small weekly gain of 0.2% to end at 37,385.97. The S&P 500 added 0.8% in that time to close at 4,754.63. The Nasdaq recorded a weekly gain of 1.2% to finish at 14,992.97. The three major averages notched their eighth positive week in a row — a first for the S&P 500 since 2017 and for the Dow dating back to 2019. Most key S&P sectors ended in positive territory for the week, led by comm. services. Utilities were the only decliners. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded near 13. Read More

Outlook remains positive!

December 17th 2023 |

Key Takeaways

  • Expected year-end rally still in place
  • No major deal-breaker visible for now
  • Sentiment looks increasingly stretched but has not reached critical levels yet

Market Review |

U.S. stocks posted strong gains for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.9% week to date to close at 37,305.16. The S&P 500 advanced 2.9% as well and finished at 4,719.19, posting its longest weekly winning streak since 2017. The Nasdaq also gained 2.9% for the week and closed at 14,813.92. As of Friday, the Dow is higher on the month by 3.8%. The S&P 500 is up by 3.3%, while the Nasdaq Composite has climbed 4.1% so far in December. All key S&P sectors succeeded to close in positive territory for the week, led by the real estate sector. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded near 12.3. Read More

Seasonal Volatility Likely But Still No Major Dealbreaker Visible

December 10th 2023 |

Key Takeaways

  • Expected year-end rally still in place
  • No major deal-breaker visible for now although sentiment is increasingly becoming a burden
  • Short-term seasonal driven volatility likely

Market Review |

U.S. stocks finished another week with small gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced less than 0.1% this week to end at 36,247.87. The S&P 500 eked out a small weekly gain of 0.2% to close at 4,604.37. The Nasdaq advanced 0.7% for the week to close at 14,403.97. Among the key S&P sectors, energy was the best weekly performer, while discretionary dragged the most. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, traded near 12.4. Read More