July 16, 2018 The Week Ahead

July 16, 2018 tvcuser Education, Trading American Express, AVGO, Bank of America, DIA, Ebay, FAST, GLD, Goldman Sachs, IBM, IQ, IWM, Johnson & Johnson, lb, Microsoft, Netflix, QQQ, SPY, TLT, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, USO, VIX

Many media outlets would like you to believe that the President’s economic policies have been a disaster to date. Despite worries of inflation rising and potential trade wars with China, the Nasdaq hit all-time highs and the S&P 500 hit its highest price level in 5 months.

Focus will now turn to earnings as several large caps report, companies like Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, and Bank of America. Other notable earnings include: Netflix, American Express, IBM, Goldman Sachs, Ebay, and UnitedHealth Group Incorporated.

Stocks in play last week included: FAST +14.6%, IQ +13.5%, AVGO -18.3%, LB -13.6%

Here are how some of the most widely traded index ETFs performed over the week:
Powershares QQQ ETF (QQQ) +2.28%, SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) +1.51%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) +2.29%, iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) -0.49%

The VIX declined sharply, closing at 12.18 on Friday.

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Here are how some futures and commodity ETFs performed over the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) -3.28%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) -0.02%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) -1.05%

Economic Releases:
16 July 2018- Retail Sales 8:30 AM ET

17 July 2018- Industrial Production 9:15 AM ET

18 July 2018- Housing Starts 8:30 AM ET

19 July 2018- Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET; Philly Fed Business Survey 8:30 AM ET

Key Earnings:
16 July 2018- ACI, BAC, BLK, JBHT, LUB, NFLX, RIO

17 July 2018- CMA, GS, JNJ, PGR, SCHW, UNH, BHP, CSX, IBKR, MLNX, UAL

18 July 2018- ABT, ASML, GWW, MS, NVS, NTRS, TXT, USB, AXP, AA, CCI, CCK, CP, EBAY, IBM, SLG, URI8

19 July 2018- BBT, BK, BX, DHR, DPZ, FITB, GPC, KEY, NUE, PM, PPG, RPM, SAP, SON, TRV, TSM, UN, UNP, WBC, CE, COF, ETFC, ISRG, MSFT, PBCT, SWKS

20 July 2018- BHGE, CFG, CLF, GE, GNTX, HON, KSU, RF, SWK, VFC, SLB, MAN

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April 16, 2018 The Week Ahead

April 16, 2018 tvcuser Education, Trading DIA, General Electric, GLD, IWM, Johnson & Johnson, Netflix, Procter & Gamble, QQQ, SPY, TLT, USO

Stocks bounced back this week, but there is still plenty of uncertainty in the market. Concerns include: upcoming earnings, geopolitical tensions, as well as the ongoing battle between President Trump and the media.

That said, Wall Street is going to be most concerned about earnings, and whether or not the bull market can continue.

Some key earnings to watch include: Netflix, Johnson & Johnson, General Electric, and Procter & Gamble.

Here are how some of the most widely traded index ETFs performed over the week:
Powershares QQQ ETF (QQQ) +3.03%, SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) +2.09%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) +1.86%, iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) +2.39%

The VIX dropped below, closing at 17.41 on Friday.

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Here are how some futures and commodity ETFs performed over the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) +8.31%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) -0.17%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) +0.84%

Economic Releases:
16 April 2018- Retail Sales 8:30 AM ET

17 April 2018- Housing Starts 8:30 AM ET; Industrial Production 9:15 AM ET

18 April 2018- EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET

19 April 2018- Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET; Philly Fed Survey 8:30 AM ET

Key Earnings:
16 April 2018- BAC, NFLX, JBHT

17 April 2018- GS, JNJ, UNH, CSX, IBM, ISRG, LRCX, UAL, IBKR, BMI, ADTN, CMA

18 April 2018- MS, TXT, USB, ASML, AA, AXP, BHP, CP, CCI, STLD, URI

19 April 2018- BK, DHR, KEY, NUE, VMI, ETFC, BX, DGX, NVS, PM, UN

20 April 2018- CLF, GE, HON, KSU, PG, RF, ROP, SLB, STT, SWK, WM

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January 21, 2018 The Week Ahead

January 21, 2018 tvcuser Education, Trading American Express, Celgene, DIA, Ford, General Electric, GLD, IBM, Intel, IWM, Johnson & Johnson, Netflix, QQQ, SPY, TLT, USO, VIX

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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October 15, 2017 The Week Ahead

October 15, 2017 tvcuser Education, Trading DIA, Ebay, GLD, Goldman Sachs, IBM, IWM, Johnson & Johnson, Netflix, Procter and Gamble, QQQ, SPY, TLT, USO

Nearly all major indices closed the week higher, with the exception of the Russell 2000 which cooled off slightly. In addition, crude oil continued its strong performance gaining nearly 5% for the week.

All eyes will be on earnings this week as there are several key names reporting, including: Netflix, Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson, eBay, IBM, and Procter and Gamble.

The “fear index” closed at 9.61 on Friday, level that has found some support of late.

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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) +0.23%, iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) -0.45%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrials Average ETF (DIA) +0.52%, and PowerShares QQQ ETF (QQQ) +0.46%

Here is how some futures/commodity related ETF’s performed over the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) +4.01%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) +1.83%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) +2.25%.

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

Economic Releases:
17 Oct 2017- Industrial Production 9:15 AM ET
18 Oct 2017- Housing Starts 8:30 AM ET; EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET
19 Oct 2017- Philly Fed Survey 8:30 AM ET; Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET
20 Oct 2017- Existing Home Sales 10:00 AM ET

Key Earnings:
16 Oct 2017- SCHW, CSX, KMG, NFLX, RIO, SONC
17 Oct 2017- GS, CMA, HOG, JNJ, MS, PGR, TTS, UNH, BHP, CREE, IBM, IBKR, NAVI, SCSS
18 Oct 2017- ABT, ASML, NTRS, USB, UNF, AA, AXP, CCI, CCK, EBAY, STLD, UAL, URI
19 Oct 2017- S, BX, DHR, DOV, GPC, NUE, PM, RCI, SAP, TRV, UN, VZ, ATHN, EFTC, ISRG, LHO, NCR, PFPT, PYPL,
20 Oct 2017- CFG, CLF, DST, GE, HON, KSU, MAN, PG, SLB, STI, SYF

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July 18, 2017 Market Wrap Up

July 18, 2017 tvcuser Education, Trading DIA, GLD, Goldman Sachs, INAP, IWM, Johnson & Johnson, Netflix, PI, QQQ, S&P 500, SPY, TLT, USO, VIX

The markets were mixed today, entering the second week of earnings season. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 all closed modestly higher, while the Dow Jones moved lower.

Earnings highlights included: Netflix +13.54%, Goldman Sachs -2.6%, and Johnson & Johnson +1.75%

The VIX closed below ten, an indication that there isn’t much fear in the markets at the moment.

Index ETF movers: SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) +0.05%, iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) -0.26%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrials Average ETF (DIA) -0.24%, and PowerShares QQQ ETF (QQQ) +0.67%

Commodity and futures related ETF movers: United States Oil Fund (USO) +0.95%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) +0.87%. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) +0.70%.

On the options front, we saw large call buying activity in Internap Corporation (INAP), which traded 452 times normal option volume. In addition, we saw heavy put buying in Impinj Inc (PI), which traded 7.9 times normal option volume.

Key Economic Data:
19 July 2017- Housing Starts 8:30 AM ET; EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET
20 July 2017- Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET; Philly Fed Business Survey 8:30 Am ET

Key Earnings:
18 July 2017- AMTD, BAC, GS, JNJ, LMT, NVS, PGR, UNH, CSX, IBM
19 July 2017- MS, NTRS, TMUS, USB, AA, AXP, CCI, HAWK, QCOM, STLD,
20 July 2017- GPC, KEY, PM, SAP, UL, UNP, COF, EBAY, ISRG, MSFT, SWKS, V
21 July 2017- C, FRC, JPM, PNC, WFC

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April 16, 2017 The Week Ahead

April 16, 2017 tvcuser Education, Trading American Express, Bank of America, DIA, Ebay, General Electric, GLD, Goldman Sachs, IWM, Johnson & Johnson, Netflix, QQQ, SPY, TLT, USO, VIX

Stocks were sluggish over the 4-day trading week, as all major indices closed sharply lower.

Here are how some of the most popular ETF Indices performed: SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) -1.24%, iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) -1.37%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrials Average ETF (DIA) -1.01%, and PowerShares QQQ ETF (QQQ) -1.24%

The VIX gained 24%, closing at the highest level we’ve seen year-to-date, at 15.96. Some market pundits are jumping for joy, calling this the return of volatility. However, it might be premature given that upcoming earnings will dictate where the market goes next.

That said, we’ll be hearing from the likes of: Netflix, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Johnson & Johnson, American Express, Ebay, and General Electric– to name a few.

Here are how some futures/commodity related ETF’s performed: United States Oil Fund (USO) +2.49%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) +1.87%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) +2.87%.

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

Key Economic Data:
18 April 2017- Housing Starts 8:30 AM ET; Industrial Production 9:15 AM ET
19 April 2017- EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET
20 April 2017- Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET; Philly Fed Survey 8:30 AM
21 April 2017- PMI Composite Flash 9:45 AM ET; Existing Home Sales 10:00 AM ET

Key Earnings:
17 April 2017- NFLX, CUDA
18 April 2017- BAC, GNC, GS, HOG, JNJ, RF, SCHW, UNH, CAMP, IBKR, IBM, ISRG, LRCX, NAVI
19 April 2017- BLK, AMTD, HBAN, GPC, MS, TXT, USB, AXP, EBAY, QCOM, URI, VMI, CSX, CP
20 April 2017- BK, BX, DGX, DHI, NUE, PM, KEY, PPG, TRV, VZ, MAT, NCR
21 April 2017- GE, HON, COL, KSU, IPG, MAN, SLB, SWK, WBC

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January 22, 2017 The Week Ahead

January 22, 2017 tvcuser Education, Trading Alibaba, Alphabet, Bristol Myers Squibb, Crude Oil, Economic Data, Ford, GLD, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, Key Earnings, Microsoft, Starbucks, TLT, USO, Yahoo

The weekend was highlighted by mass protests across the globe for Women’s March. Whether you’re into politics or not, a new regime was sworn into office on Friday, January 20, 2017. Given the love/hate relationship the new President has with the media, it’s caused him to be very active on social media. With that said, his tweets on specific sectors and stocks has already proven to add volatility. All of this could potentially lead to greater day trading opportunities.

Outside of that, earnings will be one of the key areas traders will be focused on during the week.

Crude oil futures closed up nearly 2%, having three out of four winning days. On the other hand, Gold futures prices finished the week on a two-day winning streak, gaining a shade under 1% on the week.

Now, here is how some of the other closely followed ETFs did on the week: United States Oil Fund (USO) -1.3%, iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT) -1.60%, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) +1.0%.

Some key earnings include: Yahoo, Alibaba, Johnson & Johnson, Bristol Myers Squibb, Ford, Intel, Alphabet, Microsoft and Starbucks to name a few.

Here are a list of events that traders will be watching:

Key Economic Data:
24 Jan 2017- PMI Manufacturing Index 9:45 AM ET, Existing Home Sales 10:00 AM ET
25 Jan 2017- EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET
26 Jan 2017- International Trade in Goods 8:30 AM ET, Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET, New Home Sales 10:00 AM ET

Key Earnings Release Dates:
23 Jan 2017- BOH, HAL, MCD, PETS, YHOO
24 Jan 2017- AKS, BABA, DD, DHI, EXP, GLW, JNJ, KMB, LMT, VZ, SAP, WAT, AA, COF, CREE, DFS, HA, NAVI, STLD, STX, SYK, TXN
25 Jan 2017- BA, EAT, FCX, HBAN, HES, PG, NSC, NVS, NYCB, PGR, ROK, SC, STT, TXT, UTX, CCI, EBAY, FFIV, LRCX, LVS, MCK, PUB, QCOM, URI, VRTX, WDC
26 Jan 2017- AEP, ALK, BHI, CAT, CELG, DGX, DOV, DOW, F, HP, JBLU, LEA, LLL, LUV, MJN, NOC, RCI, EFTC, FLEX, GOOG, INTC, JNPR, KLAC, MSFT, PYPL, SBUX, SYNA, SWFT, VMW
27 Jan 2017- ABBV, APD, BEN, CL, CVX, HON, UBS

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October 18, 2016 Market Wrap Up

October 18, 2016 tvcuser Uncategorized BANC, Crude Oil, CYTR, DPZ, Earnings, Economic Data, Goldman Sachs, HOG, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Netflix, NFLX, PGR, S&P 500, UnitedHealth, VIX

The S&P 500 was off to a solid start gaining more than .6% on below average volume. We got strong earnings reports out of Goldman Sachs, Netflix, and UnitedHealth. However, there were some companies that didn’t fare as well like IBM and Johnson & Johnson.

Stocks in play today included: Banc of California (BANC) -29.05%, Netflix (NFLX) +19.07%, Harley-Davidson (HOG) +9.03%, and Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) +4.89%

The VIX sold off nearly 6% and closed at 15.28.

Crude oil futures prices paired off yesterday’s losses and continue to trade above $50 per barrel.

On the options front, we saw large call buying activity in Iamgold CytRX Corp (CYTR), which traded 41.4 times normal option volume. In addition, we saw heavy put buying in Progressive Corporation (PGR), which saw 5.4 times normal options volume.

Here’s what’s on tap for the rest of the week:

Key Economic Data:
19 Oct 2016- Housing Starts 8:30 AM ET, EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET
20 Oct 2016- Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET, Philly Fed Business Outlook Survey 8:30 AM ET, Existing Home Sales 10:00 AM ET

Key Earnings:
19 Oct 2016- ABT, CP, DOV, GPC, HAL, MS, RAI, STJ, STX, SVU, TUP, USB, AXP, EBAY, CTXS, HNI, GGG, MAT, PKG, SLM, STLD, URI, XLNX
20 Oct 2016- BK, DAN, DGX, DHR, FITB, KCG, NUE, PH, PHM, PPG, TRV, TXT, UNP, VZ, WBA, WBC, AMD, ATHN, EFTC, KLAC, MSFT, MXIM, N, PYPL, RCI, RS, SLB, SWN
21 Oct 2016- GE, HON, IPG, MCD, SYF, SAP, STI, MAN

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October 16, 2016 The Week Ahead

October 16, 2016 tvcuser Education, Trading Bank of America, Crude Oil, Earnings, Economic Data, Gold Futures, Goldman Sachs, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, McDonalds, Microsoft, Netflix, S&P 500, T-Bond Futures, VIX

The S&P 500 closed the week lower, making it two straight losing weeks in the index. Despite the sell-off many of the banks that reported did better than expected. With that said, earnings will be heavily watched this coming week. Some of the highlights include: Netflix, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, Intel, McDonald’s, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs, just to name a few.

On the international front, the European Central Bank will be meeting on the key interest rate.

Despite the market selling off a little… the VIX climbed to 16.12.

Crude oil futures prices rose again during the week as they’re now trading above $50 and very close to 52-week highs. OPEC met during the week, but per usual, good luck trying to get a read on what they’re trying to do. It seems like they’re constantly throwing mixed signals. Now, that doesn’t mean markets won’t react to their comments, just expect to see greater volatility.

Moving on, gold futures prices sold off slightly, making that two straight down weeks. In addition, T-bond futures prices sold off, making that 8 out of 10 losing days.

Here is what else is on the schedule for the upcoming week:

Key Economic Data:
17 Oct 2016- Industrial Production 9:15 AM ET
18 Oct 2016- Consumer Price Index 8:30 AM ET
19 Oct 2016- Housing Starts 8:30 AM ET, EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET
20 Oct 2016- Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET, Philly Fed Business Outlook Survey 8:30 AM ET, Existing Home Sales 10:00 AM ET

Key Earnings:
17 Oct 2016- BAC, HAS, JBHT, CE, IBM, NFLX, UAL
18 Oct 2016- BLK, DPZ, GS, HOG, JNJ, KSU, UNH, WWW, TTS, SCHW, PM, RF, MTG, KSU, ADTN, CREE, HA, IBKR, INTC, ISRG, LLTC
19 Oct 2016- ABT, CP, DOV, GPC, HAL, MS, RAI, STJ, STX, SVU, TUP, USB, AXP, EBAY, CTXS, HNI, GGG, MAT, PKG, SLM, STLD, URI, XLNX
20 Oct 2016- BK, DAN, DGX, DHR, FITB, KCG, NUE, PH, PHM, PPG, TRV, TXT, UNP, VZ, WBA, WBC, AMD, ATHN, EFTC, KLAC, MSFT, MXIM, N, PYPL, RCI, RS, SLB, SWN
21 Oct 2016- GE, HON, IPG, MCD, SYF, SAP, STI, MAN

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April 17, 2016 The Week Ahead

April 17, 2016 tvcuser Education, Trading Alphabet, American Express, Crude Oil, Data, Earnings, Economic, Johnson & Johnson, McDonalds, Microsoft, Netflix, OPEC, S&P 500, Starbucks, VIX

The S&P 500 finished the week higher, actually near 3-month highs as earnings season picks up steam. On the menu this week: Microsoft, Netflix, Johnson & Johnson, American Express, Alphabet, Starbucks, and McDonalds just to name a few.

The VIX closed the week nearly two points lower from last Friday, at 13.62.

Crude oil finished the week slightly higher, however; it’s seeing heavy selling pressure Sunday night after OPEC’s Meeting this weekend. When countries came together this weekend, they were unable to come up with any form of resolution on a potential production freeze. With that said, Iran decided not to freeze output causing a standoff amongst members.

Here’s what’s on tap for this week coming up…

Key Economic Data:
19 April 2016- Housing Starts 8:30 AM ET
20 April 2016- Existing Home Sales 10:00 AM ET, EIA Petroleum Status Report 10:30 AM ET
21 April 2016- Jobless Claims 8:30 AM ET, Philadelphia Fed Business Outlook Survey 8:30 AM ET

Key Earnings:
18 April 2016- HAS, JBHT, MS, PEP, BMI, IBM, NFLX
19 April 2016- EAT, GS, HOG, JNJ, KSU, PM, UNH, DFS, LLTC, ISRG
20 April 2016- ABT, ARMH, ASML, CHKP, EMC, CP, KO, HBAN, ITW, SAP, TUP, USB, AXP, CCK, CTXS, FFIV, MAT, NEM, QCOM, SYK, YUM, VMI
21 April 2016- ALK, BBT, BIIB, BK, CFG, DGX, DHI, FCS, FITB, GM, KCG, KEY, LUV, PPG, PHM, SHW, UA, UNP, VZ, AMD, GOOGL, MSFT, SBUX, SWN, V, SLB
22 April 2016- CAT, GE, KMB, MCD, SYF, STI

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