Pre-opening Comments for Tuesday October 1^st

 

U.S. equity index futures were lower this morning. S&P 500 futures were down 5 points at 8:30 AM EDT.

CVS Health gained $1.91 to $64.79 after announcing a review of options including a possible breakup of the company.

Boeing dropped $1.39 to $150.65 after announcing plans to raise $10 billion by selling shares.

McCormick added $1.69 to $83.99 after reporting a higher than consensus fiscal third quarter earnings.

Apple dropped $2.55 to $230.43 after Barclays noted sluggish iPhone 16 demand.

 

Equity Clock – Market Outlook for October 1, 2024

October, while volatile, is normally a positive month for stocks, but not so much in election years. See:

October, while volatile, is normally a positive month for stocks, but not so much in election years. (equityclock.com)

Technical Notes

China large cap iShares FXI moved above $32.26 extending an intermediate uptrend.

Israel iShares $EIS moved above $67.26 extending an intermediate uptrend.

 

Trader’s Corner

 

Equity Indices and Related ETFs

Daily Seasonal/Technical Equity Trends for September 30^th 2024

Green: Increase from previous day

Red: Decrease from previous day

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Commodities

Daily Seasonal/Technical Commodities Trends for September 30^th 2024

Green: Increase from previous day

Red: Decrease from previous day

 

Sectors

Daily Seasonal/Technical Sector Trends for September 30^th 2024

Green: Increase from previous day

Red: Decrease from previous day

 

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S&P 500 Momentum Barometers

The intermediate term Barometer added 0.60 to 84.20. It remains Overbought. Daily trend is up.

The long term Barometer slipped 0.60 to 81.00. It remains Overbought.

 

TSX Momentum Barometers

The intermediate term Barometer was unchanged at 78.48. It remains Overbought.

The long term Barometer also was unchanged at 78.03. It remains Overbought.

Disclaimer: Seasonality ratings and technical ratings offered in this report and at

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