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SYS Daily Report
S&P 500 Retreats from Record High as Hopes for Fed Rate Cut Diminish
In Monday’s trading session, stocks experienced a decline as the market confronted a busy week of earnings releases. The S&P 500, following a two-day winning streak, retreated from its record high, while bond yields surged, signaling dwindling expectations for a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut next month.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average concluded the day with a 274-point drop, equivalent to a 0.71% decrease. The S&P 500 saw a 0.32% decline, and the tech-centric Nasdaq Composite experienced a 0.2% dip. All three major indexes remain well-positioned above their 21-exponential day moving averages.
Dow Jones Industrial Average – Daily Chart
S&P 500 – Daily Chart
Nasdaq – Daily Chart
Marking a second consecutive day of increases, the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield closed at 4.164%. Notably, the yield has risen by almost one-third of a percentage point since Thursday, marking its most substantial two-day gain since June 2022. The escalation in bond yields serves as an indicator that investors are now anticipating a delayed timeline for the Fed to implement rate cuts, as bond yields tend to rise when prices fall.
10-Year US Treasury Yield
However, the impact extends beyond yields alone. The dollar has surged to its highest point in almost three months against nine major currencies, breaking out from the bullish pattern highlighted in the weekend report. This price action continues to exert downward pressure on commodities.
US Dollar – Weekly Chart
As market volatility kicks in and some stocks show signs of being extended, it’s crucial to emphasize the significance of adhering to a robust trading plan. We often highlight that stock setups emerge while most are distracted by trying to guess what the indexes will do next. So, keep working on those watchlists and be ready for when new ideas appear. A well-executed stop-loss strategy ensures a secure exit, always a good idea to safeguard against downside risk.
US Daily Setups
GCT – GigaCloud Technology Inc.
The GigaCloud Technology setup is finally breaking out from its continuation pattern.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/xFRRFcqN
MPC – Marathon Petroleum Corp.
Marathon Petroleum appears to be setting up below its 52-week highs.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/jAxPyXqR
PLAB – Photronics, Inc.
Photronics is consolidating near its 52-week high. Monitor for signs of upside momentum that could lead to a breakout.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/PHmjWaSs
RUM – Rumble Inc.
The Rumble setup continues to see increased volume.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/nhMwPHez
USAP – Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc.
The Universal Stainless & Alloy Products setup is consolidating near its 52-week high with an extremely bullish volume profile. Monitor for potential breakout signals.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/FnUDVGgB
VLO – Valero Energy Corp
Valero Energy continues to set up on the right side of a significant multi-year basing pattern, consolidating in the form of a bullish ascending triangle.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/fcvNQIpH
Canadian Daily Setups
ATZ.TO – Aritzia Inc.
Aritzia is pushing up against the underside of a major resistance line with increased volume. Monitor for any signs of a potential breakout.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/tJUIKMfu
DNG.TO – Dynacor Group Inc.
Dynacor appears to be setting up below its 52-week high.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/PjHzfXCw
DRX.TO – ADF Group, Inc.
The ADF Group setup continues to accelerate higher with bullish momentum and volume.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/ysykuSZE
SCR.TO – Strathcona Resources Ltd.
Strathcona Resources seems to be setting up for a potential bottoming pattern breakout.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/sNcmyXar
VNP.TO – 5N Plus Inc.
5N Plus is attempting to break out from a significant multi-month consolidation pattern.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/RzCFnckz
WDO.TO – Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd.
Wesdome Gold Mines is demonstrating relative strength versus the price of gold as price action continues to set up at its trigger line.
LINK TO CHART – https://schrts.co/IIKsBKFx
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US Scanner Results
Click on the CandleGlance chart to view it in full size. Find a chart that matches your criteria or interests. You can easily save it to your watchlist on StockCharts.com for further analysis and tracking or copy and paste the ticker list into your chart provider.
EXPORT – US Watchlist Scan – 2024-02-05 2
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Canadian Scanner Results
Click on the CandleGlance chart to view it in full size. Find a chart that matches your criteria or interests. You can easily save it to your watchlist on StockCharts.com for further analysis and tracking or copy and paste the ticker list into your chart provider.
EXPORT – Canadian Scanner Results – 2024-02-05
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