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VIX surge to 25 shows "fear" creeping in. AAII flips negative again, which we view as contrarian positive. We still see S&P 500 7,000 by year-end.
The S&P 500 is up +1.17% so far this week and down -0.9% for the month. Not bad. But the level of "apprehension" for equities...
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ECB makes dovish turn, risk rallies… a harbinger to when that day arrives for Fed. Removing tactical OW of regional banks.
We discuss: It’s been a data heavy week, but the big news is ECB yesterday and it’s dovish impact on bond markets. Please click below...
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Strength in stocks YTD is explained by better fundamentals + drop in VIX. And now 26 groups are in solid positive trend (vs 4 a month ago). Next week remains one of most critical of 2023.
The upside breakout in equities puts the S&P 500 near 4,300, a key round number and near the August 2022 highs (4,325). Our base remains...
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First Word
"Buy the dip" regime back since March 23, 2023 as analysis shows S&P 500 regain 2% losses less than 1 month, reversing "sell the rip" regime of 2022. Stick with FAANG, Industrials and tactically Regional banks.
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First Word
FAANG default risk (CDS) less US govt = more reason to OW (even now). Regional banks see DeMark "13" buy setup = stick along with OW "temporary Fed put"
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Potentially "hot" April CPI report, testing height Fed pause bar...but so far 2023 is a "game of inches" where bulls gaining. Even global GDP creeping higher.
NEW: NOTICE NEW SECTION (BELOW): ADDED SO YOU CAN SEE OUR TACTICAL IDEAS Market direction in 2023 feels like a "game of inches" (Al Pacino...
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First Word
Post-FOMC fallout creates temporary "Fed put" on regional banks -- hence, recommend 4-6 week tactical OW in regional banks $KRE plus 5 regional stocks
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Your Weekly Roadmap
Stocks Move Lower To Kick Off May
~ Peter Lynch Good evening: Despite the prevailingly negative sentiment about the market, we entered May with the S&P 500 almost exactly where it was...
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As regional banks pressures spread, S&P 500 faces headwinds. But look for possible near-term bottom of banks (per Newton). April Jobs and CPI are next 2 key data points.
At the start of the week, I was hopeful that the combination of Fed decision day (5/3) and soft readings on labor (JOLTS, employment report)...
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First Word
Even as banking crisis still expanding, FAANG/Tech nearly recovered entire 2022 losses
The scope of the banking crisis continues to edge wider, with additional regional banks seeing pressure by investors (bonds well under par) and over the...
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First Word
VIX surge to 25 shows "fear" creeping in. AAII flips negative again, which we view as contrarian positive. We still see S&P 500 7,000 by year-end.
The S&P 500 is up +1.17% so far this week and down -0.9% for the month. Not bad. But the level of "apprehension" for equities...
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ECB makes dovish turn, risk rallies… a harbinger to when that day arrives for Fed. Removing tactical OW of regional banks.
We discuss: It’s been a data heavy week, but the big news is ECB yesterday and it’s dovish impact on bond markets. Please click below...
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Strength in stocks YTD is explained by better fundamentals + drop in VIX. And now 26 groups are in solid positive trend (vs 4 a month ago). Next week remains one of most critical of 2023.
The upside breakout in equities puts the S&P 500 near 4,300, a key round number and near the August 2022 highs (4,325). Our base remains...
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"Buy the dip" regime back since March 23, 2023 as analysis shows S&P 500 regain 2% losses less than 1 month, reversing "sell the rip" regime of 2022. Stick with FAANG, Industrials and tactically Regional banks.
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FAANG default risk (CDS) less US govt = more reason to OW (even now). Regional banks see DeMark "13" buy setup = stick along with OW "temporary Fed put"
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Potentially "hot" April CPI report, testing height Fed pause bar...but so far 2023 is a "game of inches" where bulls gaining. Even global GDP creeping higher.
NEW: NOTICE NEW SECTION (BELOW): ADDED SO YOU CAN SEE OUR TACTICAL IDEAS Market direction in 2023 feels like a "game of inches" (Al Pacino...
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Post-FOMC fallout creates temporary "Fed put" on regional banks -- hence, recommend 4-6 week tactical OW in regional banks $KRE plus 5 regional stocks
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Stocks Move Lower To Kick Off May
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As regional banks pressures spread, S&P 500 faces headwinds. But look for possible near-term bottom of banks (per Newton). April Jobs and CPI are next 2 key data points.
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