January 21, 2018 The Week Ahead

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The markets continue to stay hot, as the Dow is now up 5.3, S&P 500 4.9%, and the Nasdaq up 6.2% after the first three weeks of trading this year.

Some concerns going into the week include the government shutting down.

The VIX closed higher for the second consecutive week, climbing to 11.30 on Friday, a rise of more than 10% from the previous week.

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Source: TradingView

Traders will also be paying close attention to earnings, we’ve seen some negative reactions to American Express and IBM already this earnings season.

Names to look out for include: Netflix, Johnson & Johnson, General Electric, Ford, Intel, and Celgene.

Here is how some of the most popularly traded index ETFs performed over the week: SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) +1.55%, iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) +0.70%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrials Average ETF (DIA) +1.93%, and PowerShares QQQ ETF (QQQ) +1.87%

Here is how some futures and commodity ETF’s performed over the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) +0.16%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) -1.01%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) +0.78%

Below you’ll find what is else is on the schedule for the week:

Economic Releases:
24 Jan 2018- PMI 9:45 AM ET; Existing Home Sales 10:00 AM; EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET
25 Jan 2018- International Trade In Goods 8:30 AM ET; Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET; New Home Sales 10:00 AM ET
26 Jan 2018- Durable Goods Orders 8:30 AM ET; GDP 8:30 AM ET

Key Earnings:
22 Jan 2018- HAL, UBS, NFLX, STLD, ZION
23 Jan 2018- CREE, AMTD, JNJ, KMB, PG, STT, TRV, UAL, VZ, NAVI, TXN
24 Jan 2018- CMCSA, GE, NSC, NTRS, ROK, SWK, UTX, DFS, LRCX,
25 Jan 2018- CAT, FCX, LUV, MMM, NOC, CELG, PX, SHW, UNP, RTN, ETFC, FLEX, INTC, ISRG, SBUX, WDC
26 Jan 2018- APD, CL, COL, GNTX, HON, HRC, LEA

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January 14, 2018 The Week Ahead

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The markets continue to grind higher as we now enter earnings season. We’ve seen a record close 8 out of the last 9 sessions, with 161 out of the S&P 500 stocks closing at 52-week highs on Friday.

The energy sector has been also picking up steam. The United States Oil Fund (USO) is up more than 7% in 2018.

Despite a record close, the VIX closed at 10.20 on Friday, a rise of more than 10% from the previous week.

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Source: TradingView

Looking forward to the week, here are some of the key earnings names to watch: Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, IBM, American Express, and American Airlines.

Here is how some of the most popularly traded index ETFs performed over the week: SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) +1.65%, iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) +2.18%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrials Average ETF (DIA) +2.05%, and PowerShares QQQ ETF (QQQ) +1.59%

Here is how some futures and commodity ETF’s performed over the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) +4.54%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) -0.95%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) +1.30%.

The markets are closed on Friday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Below you’ll find what is else is on the schedule for the week:

Economic Releases:
17 Jan 2018- Industrial Production 9:15 AM ET
18 Jan 2018- Housing Starts 8:30 AM ET; Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET; Philly Fed Survey 8:30 AM ET; EIA Petroleum Status Report 11:00 AM ET

Key Earnings:
16 Jan 2018- C, CMA, ADTN, OZRK, UNH, CSX, IBKR
17 Jan 2018- ASML, BAC, GS, FAST, SCHW, USB, AA, BHP, PTC, SLM
18 Jan 2018- BK, JBHT, KEY, MS, TSM, AXP, CP, IBM, MLNX, PBCT
19 Jan 2018- FHN, KSU, RF, SLB, SYF

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January 8, 2018 The Week Ahead

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The markets started 2018 with a bang, lead by the Nasdaq which gained more than 3% on the week. Even the S&P 500 posted one if its largest weekly gains in over a year.

The VIX closed at 9.22 on Friday, a sign that the market is optimistic and less fearful.

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Source: TradingView

Looking forward to the week, earnings will be kicking off on Friday, starting with some big financial firms like Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, and BlackRock.

Here is how some of the most popularly traded index ETFs performed over the week: SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) +2.07%, iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) +0.69%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrials Average ETF (DIA) +1.83%, and PowerShares QQQ ETF (QQQ) +3.31%

Here is how some futures and commodity ETF’s performed over the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) +2.84%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) -0.75%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) +2.02%

Below you’ll find what is else is on the schedule for the week:

Economic Releases:
10 Jan 2018- EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET
11 Jan 2018- Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET; PPI 8:30 AM ET
12 Jan 2018- Consumer Price Index 8:30 AM ET; Retail Sales 8:30 AM ET

Key Earnings:
8 Jan 2018- HELE
9 Jan 2018- VOXX
10 Jan 2018- LEN, KBH, MSM, SVU
11 Jan 2018- FCEL
12 Jan 2018- JPM, BLK, PNC, WFC, INFY

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December 17, 2017 The Week Ahead

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The markets continue to soar higher as we approach Christmas and the end of year. Despite all this, cryptocurrencies and politics continue to steal the headlines. Last Sunday bitcoin futures were introduced, however, they’ve yet to curb volatility in the name.

Last Wednesday, the FOMC raised interest rates, as expected by most Wall Street Analysts.

A majority of the trading action has been in companies that have some loose affiliation to cryptocurrencies and blockchain. This trend should continue for the last few weeks of the trading season.

Some earnings worth noting this week include: Nike, Federal Express, and Micron.

The “fear index” closed at 9.40 on Friday, as it now sits near the 52-week lows.

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Source: TradingView

Here are how some of the most traded ETFs performed over the week: SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) +0.38%, iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) +0.55%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrials Average ETF (DIA) +1.08%, and PowerShares QQQ ETF (QQQ) +1.91%

Here is how some futures/commodity related ETF’s performed over the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) -0.26%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) +1.31%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) +0.59%.

Below you’ll find what is else is on the schedule for the week:

Economic Releases:
19 Dec 2017- Housing Starts 8:30 AM ET
20 Dec 2017- Existing Home Sales 10:00 AM ET; EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET
21 Dec 2017- Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET; GDP 8:30 AM ET; Philly Fed Survey 8:30 AM ET
22 Dec 2017- Durable Goods Orders 8:30 AM ET; Personal Income and Outlays 8:30 AM ET; New Home Sales 10:00 AM ET

Key Earnings:
19 Dec 2017- CCL, DRI, FDS, NAV, WOR, FDX, MU, RHT, SCS
20 Dec 2017- BBBY, GIS, ATU
21 Dec 2017- ACN, FINL, APOG, CAG, HOV, KMX, PAYX, CAMP, NKE, CTAS

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December 10, 2017 The Week Ahead

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The market continue to spring higher as we approach the end of the year. All eyes will be on the FOMC this week as they are set to announce a potential interest rate hike. However, it’s their forecast that investors will be paying attention to closely.

Trading volumes should slow down in the next coming weeks. That said, traders may still find some opportunities in low-float stocks.

In addition, Bitcoin futures are set to start trading this Sunday.

The “fear index” closed at 9.60 on Friday, as it now sits near the 52-week lows.


Source: TradingView

Here are how some of the most traded ETFs performed over the week: SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) +0.40%, iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) -1.05%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrials Average ETF (DIA) +0.48%, and PowerShares QQQ ETF (QQQ) +0.14%

Here is how some futures/commodity related ETF’s performed over the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) -1.54%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) +0.11%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) -2.56%

Below you’ll find what is else is on the schedule for the week:

Economic Releases:
12 Dec 2017- PPI 8:30 AM ET
13 Dec 2017- CPI 8:30 AM ET; EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET; FOMC Announcement 2:00 PM ET
14 Dec 2017- Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET; Retail Sales 8:30 AM ET
15 Dec 2017- Industrial Production 9:15 AM ET

Key Earnings:
11 Dec 2017- KMG
12 Dec 2017- CASY, PAY, ARWR
13 Dec 2017- OPTT, PIR
14 Dec 2017- ADBE, COST, JBL, ORCL, SAFM

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December 3, 2017 The Week Ahead

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The market continues to grind higher, despite seeing a spike in volatility on Friday. A fake news report from an ABC News Anchor claiming that Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn was ready to testify against President Trump. The story was later retracted days later.

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The SPY traded in a range between 260.76 and 265.31 on Friday. However, it only closed down 0.21%.

The next political headline that could be a catalyst is the tax bill, as its been passed by the Senate.

The “fear index” closed at 11.4 on Friday; and as high as 14.5 during the time the ABC news story was breaking.

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Source: TradingView

Here are how some of the most traded ETFs performed over the week: SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) +1.57%, iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) +1.37%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrials Average ETF (DIA) +2.96%, and PowerShares QQQ ETF (QQQ) -1.13%

Here is how some futures/commodity related ETF’s performed over the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) -1.02%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) -0.20%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) -0.60%

Below you’ll find what is else is on the schedule for the week:

Economic Releases:
5 Dec 2017- International Trade 8:30 AM ET
6 Dec 2017- EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET
7 Dec 2017- Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET
8 Dec 2017- Employment Situation 8:30 AM ET

Key Earnings:
4 Dec 2017- ASNA, COUP
5 Dec 2017- AZO, BMO, FRAN, HDS, JILL, TOL, IDT, OXM, PLAY, POWL, RH, VEEV
6 Dec 2017- AEO, FRED, HRB, VRA, AVGO, KEYS, SEAC, VRNT, OLLI
7 Dec 2017- CIEN, DVMT, EYE, MCC, MTN, VNCE, FNSR, UNFI

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November 26, 2017 The Week Ahead

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The markets continue to slowly grind higher as it appears they have completely dislocated from the news. In addition, cryptocurrencies like BitCoin are garnering so much attention that they are overshadowing the lack of volatility we are seeing in the market.

The “fear index” closed at 9.65 on Friday; and according to the chart it printed 8.60 on a flash down that day.

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Source: TradingView

Here are how some of the most traded ETFs performed over the week: SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) +0.68%, iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) +2.15%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrials Average ETF (DIA) +0.24%, and PowerShares QQQ ETF (QQQ) +1.11%

Here is how some futures/commodity related ETF’s performed over the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) +6.55%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) +1.09%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) +0.75%

Below you’ll find what is else is on the schedule for the week:

Economic Releases:
27 Nov 2017- New Home Sales 10:00 AM ET
28 Nov 2017- International Trade In Goods 8:30 AM ET
29 Nov 2017- GDP 8:30 AM ET; EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET
30 Nov 2017- Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET; Personal Income and Outlays 8:30 AM ET
1 Dec 2017- ISM Manufacturing Index 10:00 AM ET

Key Earnings:
27 Nov 2017- THO
28 Nov 2017- NOMD, NUAN, ADSK
29 Nov 2017- TIF, BOX, DSGX, JACK, LZB, SNPS, WDAY
30 Nov 2017- BKS, KR, MIK, PERY, TD, AMBA, ULTA, VMW, YEXT, ZUMZ

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November 20, 2017 The Week Ahead

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The markets were able to rally after seeing some volatility over the week. It appears that were fears in the junk bond markets as well as doubt on if the new tax plan would pass the house. Those fears have not worn off, and the markets are back to their slow grind up.

We are entering a shortened week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. For the most part, earnings are light and expect trading volumes to drop as well.

The “fear index” closed at 11.43 on Friday; after trading above 14 earlier in the week.

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Source: TradingView

Here are how some of the most traded ETFs performed over the week: SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) -0.01%, iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) +1.99%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrials Average ETF (DIA) -0.22%, and PowerShares QQQ ETF (QQQ) -0.03%

Here is how some futures/commodity related ETF’s performed over the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) -0.88%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) 1.59%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) +0.00%

Below you’ll find what is else is on the schedule for the week:

Economic Releases:
21 Nov 2017- Existing Home Sales 10:00 AM ET

22 Nov 2017- Durable Goods Orders 8:30 AM ET; EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET

24 Nov 2017- PMI Composite Flash 9:450 AM ET

Key Earnings:
20 Nov 2017- A, ENTA, INTU, PANW, URBN

21 Nov 2017- ADI, BURL, CHS, CPB, CTRN, DLTR, DY, EV, LOW, MOV, SIG, CRM, GES, GME, HPE, HPQ

22 Nov 2017- DE, ROVI

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November 12, 2017 The Week Ahead

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The markets cooled off this week, but are still close to all-time high levels. One thing traders will be paying attention to is earnings coming out of retailers; the upcoming federal tax plan, as well as the latest in the Brexit talks over in Europe.

Some earnings stocks worth watching for the upcoming week include: The Home Depot, Target, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, and Gap Stores.

The “fear index” closed at 11.29 on Friday; as we’re starting to slowly see volatility creep back into the market.

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Source: TradingView

Here are how some of the most traded ETFs performed over the week: SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) -0.14%, iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) -1.37%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrials Average ETF (DIA) -0.32%, and PowerShares QQQ ETF (QQQ) +.27%

Here is how some futures/commodity related ETF’s performed over the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) +2.15%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) -1.23%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) +0.42%

Below you’ll find what is else is on the schedule for the week:

Economic Releases:
14 Nov 2017- PPI-FD 8:30 AM ET

15 Nov 2017- Consumer Price Index 8:30 AM ET; Retail Sales 8:30 AM ET; EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET

16 Nov 2017- Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET; Philly Fed Survey 8:30 AM ET; Industrial Production 9:15 AM ET

17 Nov 2017- Housing Starts 8:30 AM ET

Key Earnings:
13 Nov 2017- AIMT, GEVO, STRP, IZEA, XRAY, DHT, FENG, JD, BETR, WUBA, TSN, GLOB

14 Nov 2017- REXX, EVOK, LNG, JKS, DKS, YRD, AAP, YY, HD, KOOL, SSYS

15 Nov 2017- SMRT, NTES, PLCE, TGT, NTAP, CSCO, SBH, HI, MTOR, PGR, SPLS, LB, PERY, JASO

16 Nov 2017- MANU, SPLK, QIWI, GPS, ROST, BBY, VIAB, WSM, BERY, AMAT, WMT, SJM, BONT, POST

17 Nov 2017- SFUN, HIBB, ANF, FL, BKE, LXFT

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November 5, 2017 The Week Ahead

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Nearly all major indices closed the week higher except for the Russell 2000. Earnings thus far have been good enough. Shares of Apple rose nearly 6% on the week, Alibaba +4.01%, and Starbucks +2.10%, three earnings names that did not disappoint.

Some earnings stocks worth watching for the upcoming week include: CVS, Mylan, Priceline, Macy’s, and Disney.

The “fear index” closed at 9.14 on Friday; as it is now hovering around the 52-week lows of 8.84.

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Source: TradingView

Here are how some of the most traded ETFs performed over the week: SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) +0.29%, iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) -0.79%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrials Average ETF (DIA) +0.43%, and PowerShares QQQ ETF (QQQ) +1.34%

Here is how some futures/commodity related ETF’s performed over the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) +3.14%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) +1.95%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) -0.23%

Below you’ll find what is else is on the schedule for the week:

Economic Releases:
8 Nov 2017- EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET

9 Nov 2017- Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET

10 Nov 2017- Consumer Sentiment 10:00 AM ET; Treasury Budget 2:00 PM ET

Key Earnings:
6 Nov 2017- AFI, BAH, CAH, CVS, KORS, MYL, ONDK, TRUE, SYY, CAR, ETSY, GDDY, PCLN, SWKS, THC, TRIP, WTW, ZAYO

7 Nov 2017- CBOE, COH, CROX, EMR, EXPD, MNK, SEAS, VIRT, VRX, ZBRA, BUFF, DVA, EXTR, G, LC, MAR, SNAP, TTWO, ZNGA

8 Nov 2017- CABO, CARS, HUM, MGM, REGN, ROK, SEE, WEN, CSOD, CTL, FOXA, IMPV, INFN, SQ, SRCL, TROX, TWLO

9 Nov 2017- AZN, DHI, HIMX, IPXL, JCI, KSS, M, PRGO, QVCA, TIME, HTZ, DIS, JWN, NVDA,

10 Nov 2017- MT

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