2pm update - now would be a good time

If the bears are going to control at least a few days of this week, they need to push this market lower into the close. A red index close is just about viable, but we'll need to see VIX break above the recent 17.50 high.


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Summary

We are certainly 'some' weakness, but until we're back in the 1416s..or lower, I won't be pleased.

However, the daily chart is starting to look spiky, and if we can break below 1410 early tomorrow, then there is still good chance for 1390s..before Santa arrives.
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Notable stocks of the day remain HPQ and BTU, both down around 3.5%

Another stinky coal company..that is probably about to get the hammer...

ANR is in a much worse state than BTU, first target would be $7.50