Pre-opening Comments for Friday July 10^th

U.S. equity index futures were mixed this morning. S&P 500 futures were down 2 points at 8:35 AM EDT

The Canadian Dollar was unchanged at US70.69 cents following release of Canada’s June employment report at 8:30 AM EDT. Consensus called for a 10,000 increase in employment and a 6.6% unemployment rate. Actual was an 18,200 increase in employment and a 6.5% unemployment rate.

Delta Airlines (DAL) slipped $1.00 to $88.00 despite reporting higher than consensus second quarter earnings.

Meta Platforms (META) added $7.88 to $639.36 on news that the company is using artificial intelligence to improve its profit margin.

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) added $8.83 to $71.80 after receiving approval from regulators to establish a national trust bank.

EquityClock’s Market Outlook for July 10^th

A supply-demand mismatch in the housing market threatens the value of homes in the back half of the year. See:

https://equityclock.com/2026/07/09/stock-market-outlook-for-july-10-2026/

Mark Leibovit comment on crude oil prices.

https://www.howestreet.com/2026/07/oil-prices-could-hit-120-a-barrel-again-mark-leibovit/

Technical Notes

AstraZeneca (AZN) a NASDAQ 100 stock moved below $173.65 extending an intermediate downtrend. Its heart drug trial missed its target.

Pembina Pipeline (PPL.TO) a TSX 60 stock moved above Cdn$68.67 to an all-time high extending an intermediate uptrend.

Canadian Pacific Railway (CP.TO) a TSX 60 stock moved above Cdn$127.22 to an all-time high extending an intermediate uptrend.

Trader’s Corner

Equity Indices and Related ETFs

Daily Seasonal/Technical Equity Trends for July 9^th 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 July 9^th 2026

Green: Increase from previous day

Red: Decrease from previous day

Sectors

Daily Seasonal/Technical Sector Trends for July 9^th 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 0.40 to 64.20. It remained Overbought.

The short term (20 days) Barometer added 1.80 to 59.60. It remained Neutral.

The long term Barometer added 0.20 to 64.60. It remained Overbought.

TSX Momentum Barometers

The intermediate term Barometer dropped 0.91 to 53.18. It remained Neutral.

The short term (20 days) Barometer dropped 1.82 to 54.55. It remained Neutral.

The long term Barometer added 0.91 to 60.45. It changed from Neutral to Overbought on a recovery above 60.00.

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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