Stocks moved higher on Thursday with the finance sector leading the charge. The Finance SPDR (XLF) gained 1.58% and the Regional Bank SPDR (KRE) advanced 2.04%. The finance sector and banks clearly like what they heard from the Fed. The Home Construction iShares (ITB) fell back with a 1.64% loss though. Combined with a small decline in the Retail SPDR (XRT), the consumer discretionary sector underperformed on Thursday. Techs had another strong day with the Networking iShares (IGN) surging 2% and the Semiconductor SPDR (XSD) gaining 1.62%. The intraday breadth indicators remain bullish overall. Even though the Nasdaq AD Line has yet to clear its early March high, the Nasdaq AD Volume Line and NYSE AD Line did forge new highs this week.
**This chart analysis is for educational purposes only, and should not
be construed as a recommendation to buy, sell or sell-short said securities**
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