Tuesday 7 January 2014

2pm update - kooky spikes

The main indexes are holding moderate gains, with the sp'500 looking set for a daily close in the low 1840s. VIX is naturally weak, -3.8% in the low 13s. Metals are weak, Gold -$10, Silver -1.8%


NYSE, daily



Summary

*In addition to the weird VIX action early this morning, I just noticed another kooky spike - or whatever  you want to call it, this time on the NYSE comp.

For those that read my weekend reports (you get a prize if you read every word)...the NYSE just printed a spike print in the low 11000s, which is my upside target for the late spring - along with sp'1950/2050.

Are the algo-bots trying to tell us something?
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Meanwhile...RIG is trying to make a break for it.


Yours truly..has already been gods damn patient with that one. I remain seeking an exit in the 52/54 zone.
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Notable weakness in the coal miners, with some of them breaking key support.
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2.14pm.. Ford in trouble...bear flag...


headed for the low 14s..
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2.20pm.. Anyone getting overly excited about the little down wave?  Market should hold around 1833/32..old resistance..now support.

Regardless, bears had their chance for 1820/18 yesterday/early today..and couldn't even manage that.