Pre-opening Comments for Friday September 5^th

U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 16 points at 8:35 AM EDT.

S&P 500 futures added 12 points following release of the August U.S. Employment Report. Consensus for August Non-farm Payrolls was a 74,000 gain versus an upwardly revised 79,000 gain in July. Actual was a 22,000 gain. Consensus for the August Unemployment Rate was an increase to 4.3% from 4.2% in July. Actual was 4.3%. Consensus for August Average Hourly Earnings was a 0.3% increase versus a 0.3% gain in July. Actual was a 0.3% gain. On a year-over-year basis, August Average Hourly Earnings were expected to increase 3.8% versus a 3.9% increase in July. Actual was a 3.7% gain.

Broadcom advanced $11.40 to $317.50 after reporting higher than expected third quarter revenues. The company also offer favourable fourth quarter guidance.

Lulu Lemon dropped $29.08 to $176.80 after releasing guidance below consensus.

DocuSign gained $5.11 to $81.35 after releasing guidance above consensus. Seasonal influences turn favourable in mid-September and remain positive until February 21^st. See seasonality chart at www.equityclock.com

EquityClock’s Market Outlook for September 5^th

The shallower than average decline in initial jobless claims over the past month suggests a weaker than average change in payrolls for August. See:

https://equityclock.com/2025/09/04/stock-market-outlook-for-september-5-2025/

Technical Notes

U.S. Telecommunications iShares (IYZ) moved above $31.77 to an all-time high extending an intermediate uptrend.

General Electric (GE) an S&P 100 stock moved above $281.50 to an all-time high extending an intermediate uptrend.

Chipotle (CMG) a NASDAQ 100 stock moved below $41.18 extending an intermediate downtrend.

PayPal (PYPL) an S&P 100 stock moved below $66.57 extending an intermediate downtrend.

American Tower (AMT) an S&P 100 stock moved below $194.36 extending an intermediate downtrend.

Amgen (AMGN) a NASDAQ 100 stock moved below $279.38 setting an intermediate uptrend.

Trader’s Corner

Equity Indices and Related ETFs

Daily Seasonal/Technical Equity Trends for September 4^th 2025

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 September 4^th 2025

Green: Increase from previous day

Red: Decrease from previous day

Sectors

Daily Seasonal/Technical Sector Trends for September 4^th 2025

Green: Increase from previous day

Red: Decrease from previous day

Links offered by valued providers

Is a Bear Market Starting? History Says Watch These Months: Tom Bowley

Note comment on U.S. airlines.

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Top 10 Charts to Watch September 2025! Dave Keller

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Can the Fed Calm Investors Before It’s Too Late? Dan Nathan and Peter Boockvar

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S&P 500 Momentum Barometers

The intermediate term Barometer added 2.00 to 60.00. It return to Overbought on a move to 60.00.

The long term Barometer added 2.20 to 66.80. It remains Overbought.

TSX Momentum Barometers

The intermediate term Barometer added 3.32 to 72.51. It remains Overbought.

The long term Barometer added 0.47 to 82.94. 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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