Pre-opening Comments for Tuesday March 24^th

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

S&P 500 futures were unchanged following release of updated fourth quarter U.S. Productivity reported at 8:30 AM EST. Consensus was a drop to an annualized 1.8% rate versus previous 2.8% rate. Actual was 1.8%.

Apple (AAPL) added $0.49 to $251.98 on discussion that the company is planning a foldable iPhone.

Smithfield Foods (SFD) advanced $1.52 to $25.00 after reporting higher than consensus fourth quarter revenues. The company also raised its dividend by 25%.

Jefferies (JEF) advanced $2.95 to $42.50 on takeover rumors

Netgear (NTGR) added $2.71 to $24.77 after FCC banned access to foreign made routers.

EquityClock’s Market Outlook for March 24^th

How to play the period of seasonal strength in equity markets over the next few weeks and which sector is providing the preferred exposure. See:

https://equityclock.com/2026/03/23/stock-market-outlook-for-march-24-2026/

Technical Notes

Abbott Labs (ABT) an S&P 100 stock moved below $105.27 extending an intermediate downtrend.

Trader’s Corner

Equity Indices and Related ETFs

Daily Seasonal/Technical Equity Trends for March 23^rd 2026

Green: Increase from previous day

Red: Decrease from previous day

Source for all positive seasonality ratings: www.EquityClock.com

Commodities

Daily Seasonal/Technical Commodities Trends for March 23^rd 2026

Green: Increase from previous day

Red: Decrease from previous day

Sectors

Daily Seasonal/Technical Sector Trends for March 23^rd 2026

Green: Increase from previous day

Red: Decrease from previous day

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S&P 500 Momentum Barometers

The intermediate term Barometer added 3.80 to 25.00. It remains Oversold

The short term Barometer jumped 5.40 to 18.00. It remains Oversold

The long term Barometer added 3.80 to 49.00. It remains Neutral.

TSX Momentum Barometers

The intermediate term Barometer added 4.61 to 35.02. It remains Oversold.

The short term (20 days) Barometer recovered 3.89 to 28.11. It remains Oversold.

The long term Barometer added 3.23 to 72.35. It remains Overbought.

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

www.equityclock.com are for information only. They should not be considered as advice to purchase or to sell mentioned securities. Data offered in this report is believed to be accurate, but is not guaranteed.

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