On Friday, U.S. stocks surged to record highs, driven by a technology stock rally focused on AI. The Nasdaq achieved its second consecutive closing record, led by AI-related firms like NVDA and META. February marked the fourth consecutive month of overall gains, primarily attributed to AI and positive effects on semiconductor stocks. NVDA reached a $2 trillion market value for the first time, while AMD also hit a record high. Investors are cautiously monitoring potential Federal Reserve interest rate adjustments. Despite some economic weaknesses, signs of a rebound were seen, contributing to lower U.S. Treasury yields. Weekly results: SPX up 0.95%, NDX up 1.74%, DIA 0.11%. This week we look ahead to a slue of employment data including Nonfarm Payrolls on Friday.
SUMMARY
SUMMARY
- NQ gained 2.01% las week after trading in a wide range of 546 pts.
- NQ has now closed 4 weeks above the 2021 high
- R1 = LTF 1.272 Fib X (18328)
- R2 = LTF 1.618 Fib X (18599)
- S1 = Feb 12th High (18121)
- S2 = 9 ema (17966)
- NQ up 27% since the Oct low
- Data weak enough to keep rates down but strong enough for earnings growth
- Market believes election year will provide support
- Key earnings reports are : TGT, COST, AVGO, KR, RIOT, NIO, ROSS & JD
- Key econ data = PMI Tuesday, Boc Rate Decsion Wed, Powell on Thursday & NonFarm Payrolls Friday
- Long bias remains absent any new information
- Limited resistance levels above make large whole number very important.
- Watch for small cap growth to finally take off.
- RSI 65.34 | VIX at 13.12 | 10 year 4.18%
