Qualities at a Distance, Defects at Close Range

March 25, 2014

Mish's Daily

By Mish Schneider


Quote by Victor Hugo

NASDAQ did its part to defend the 50 DMA, ending the day with an inside day, unconfirmed phase change to bullish. The market tone in the S&P 500 remains negative, but SPY also had an inside day-and a doji one at that (the opening and closing prices practically the same).

The Russell 2000s closed red. The 50 DMA sits just underneath making this the index to watch Wednesday. The Dow was the winner with IBM soaring above the 200 DMA.

A low volume drift higher gives some encouragement, but not real enthusiasm. The inside day scenario in 2 out of the 4 indices, will make tomorrow range break important.

S&P 500 (SPY) 187.10 good area to clear while Tuesday’s low important to defend

Russell 2000 (IWM) 115.50 the 50 DMA to watch. Over 118.30 new life

Dow (DIA) 162.45 support to hold.

Nasdaq (QQQ) Unconfirmed bull phase but not with a lot of oomph-big one to watch for range break

XLF (Financials) 22.19 the fast moving average. Still in play if holds up

SMH (Semiconductors) Performed well and still with lots and lots of upside. Subscribers: 44.60 area to defend

IYT (Transportation) Like over 136.00

IBB (Biotechnology) Inside day and perhaps the rally that could meet with more selling Wednesday.

XRT (Retail) Without retail, market will have issues. 83.30 key support

IYR (Real Estate) 67.00 is the weekly moving average and ultimately the place to defend by the end of this week

XHB (Homebuilders) Inside day confirming the warning phase

GLD Inside day and about to get a golden cross

USO (US Oil Fund) 35.58 important support to hold or will lose the 50 DMA

OIH (Oil Services) Snuck up to new 2014 highs

XLE (Energy) Inside day and looks better over Tuesday’s highs

XOP (Oil and Gas Exploration) Inside day near the highs for 2014-good one to watch

TBT (Ultrashort Lehman 20+ Year Treasuries) Defended the lows yet needs to clear 69.00

EWG (Germany) Looks better especially if clears Tuesday’s high

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