Mish's Market Minute

February 2022

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Question the Crowd and Look for the Market's Hints

by Mish Schneider

At the beginning of the week, investors worried as the market sold off. Then, on Thursday, the major indices made a large gap lower, igniting many to believe we had entered the beginning of a bear market... Read More 

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Why you Must Choose a Trading Timeframe

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Many traders actively watch the market and believe there are always opportunities to make money. It can seem that way, as there is almost always a symbol sitting in the new 52-week high list or another symbol making a great intra-day move... Read More 

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Where to Watch for a Market Buy Signal

by Mish Schneider

By the end of Tuesday, the S&P 500 (SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) were able to rally off support from lows found in late January. If they can hold their current prices, we can next watch for each to run back towards their range highs near $370 for the QQQ and $458 in the SPY... Read More 

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Can the Major Indices Hold Key Support Levels?

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The Russell 2000 (IWM), S&P 500 (SPY), Dow Jones (DIA) and the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) have all broken their previous minor support levels from Monday, February 14th's low as seen in the above chart... Read More 

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Let's Build a Shopping List of Stocks and Areas to Watch

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Wednesday's FOMC minutes release sparked a late-day rally in the stock market. If the rally continues into Thursday, this could be a great area to watch for trade setups in some of our favorite sectors... Read More 

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Is This Another Rally Into Resistance?

by Mish Schneider

Mish's Economic Modern Family, which consists of 7 symbols that help guide us through the market, has many of the same problems the major indices are stuck with currently; namely, fairly tight trading ranges that keep investors worried about quick selloffs and volatile market con... Read More 

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What to Do Next With No Clear Stock Market Direction

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Currently, the market is digesting last Friday's big move and is not giving us any clear directional signs. After the major indices failed to clear key resistance levels last week, the market began to sell off... Read More 

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Taking Profits While the Market Tanks

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Both the S&P 500 (SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) failed to clear key resistance areas this past week. Additionally, the CPI reported that inflation is yet again on the rise, sitting over 7% on a year-over-year basis as talks of war continue to heat up... Read More 

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Support and Resistance Levels to Watch for Thursday's Trading Session

by Mish Schneider

Two of the major indices, including the Russell 2000 (IWM) and the Dow Jones (DIA), have cleared key resistance levels. However, the S&P 500 (SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) have yet to clear recent highs or major moving averages... Read More 

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Is the Biotech Space Looking for a Major Price Move?

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The past four trading days have held roughly the same price areas within the major indices. Specifically, the S&P 500 (SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) have similar tight price action... Read More 

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Watch for a Breakout Above Monday's Inside Day Chart Pattern

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Monday mainly showed consolidation within the major indices. The Russell 2000 (IWM) spent most of its time within Friday's price range, along with the S&P 500 (SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) having inside day chart patterns... Read More 

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Why High Yield Corporate Debt (JNK) Needs to Fill the Gap

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Friday ends on a positive note, with the Dow Jones (DIA) and the S&P 500 (SPY) holding over their 200-day moving averages. Alongside them, Bitcoin has cleared 40k and is currently looking for 41k next... Read More 

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Transportation Gets Boosted While Retail Fumbles

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On Tuesday, the transportation sector (IYT) gapped higher on earnings from one of its top holdings, United Parcel Service (UPS). Beating earnings per share estimates by 6.5%, UPS was able to bring IYT back over both its 200-day moving average and 50-DMA... Read More 

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3 Key Price Levels the Nasdaq 100, Russell 2000, and Bitcoin Need to Clear

by Mish Schneider

The stock market has rallied right into resistance, along with Bitcoin teetering at its 39k price level. However, the market is holding its current trading area and, though we are at a pivotal point, Wednesday could have another push higher if key levels are cleared... Read More