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12/31/10, environment = POSITIVE/mixed-positive/higher (unch/DOWN/unch): 0 to strong/0 to weak/0 net sector changes, 1 strong/0 weak wavering (+1/0), low volatility (unch)
U.S. STOCK ENVIRONMENT BOTTOM LINE FOR INITIATING NEW LONG POSITIONS (please see * at bottom of post):
Favorable due to: positive primary analysis reading (unch)
Mildly Favorable due to: mixed-positive secondary analysis reading (DOWN)
Neutral due to: none
Mildly Unfavorable due to: none
Unfavorable due to: higher risk level (unch)
Today’s action: indexes mixed, from -0.8% (Russell 2000) to 0.1% (Dow 30).
No positive/strong sector changes from weak to strong. No negative/weak sector changes. Current streak 8 positive/strong sectors in 20 days. Prior streaks are listed below, with most recent streaks listed last. One positive/strong sector close to changing to weak (+1). No negative/weak sectors close to changing to strong (unchanged). Current phase volatility is low (unchanged).
Prior Streak Summary (listed oldest to newest):
Positive
- 11 in 6 days
- 8 in 5 days
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12/30/10, environment = POSITIVE/positive/higher (unch/unch/unch): 0 to strong/0 to weak/0 net sector changes, 0 strong/0 weak wavering (0/0), low volatility (unch)
U.S. STOCK ENVIRONMENT BOTTOM LINE FOR INITIATING NEW LONG POSITIONS (please see * at bottom of post):
Favorable due to: positive primary analysis reading (unch), positive secondary analysis reading (unch)
Mildly Favorable due to: none
Neutral due to: none
Mildly Unfavorable due to: none
Unfavorable due to: higher risk level (unch)
Today’s action: indexes mixed, from -0.3% (Nasdaq 100) to 0.1% (Midcap 400).
No positive/strong sector changes from weak to strong. No negative/weak sector changes. Current streak 8 positive/strong sectors in 19 days. Prior streaks are listed below, with most recent streaks listed last. No positive/strong sectors close to changing to weak (unchanged). No negative/weak sectors close to changing to strong (unchanged). Current phase volatility is low (unchanged).
Prior Streak Summary (listed oldest to newest):
Positive
- 11 in 6 days
- 8 in 5 days
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12/29/10, environment = POSITIVE/positive/higher (unch/unch/unch): 1 to strong/0 to weak/+1 net sector changes, 0 strong/0 weak wavering (0/-1), low volatility (unch)
U.S. STOCK ENVIRONMENT BOTTOM LINE FOR INITIATING NEW LONG POSITIONS (please see * at bottom of post):
Favorable due to: positive primary analysis reading (unch), positive secondary analysis reading (unch)
Mildly Favorable due to: none
Neutral due to: none
Mildly Unfavorable due to: none
Unfavorable due to: higher risk level (unch)
Today’s action: indexes up, from 0.1% (Dow 30) to 0.3% (Midcap 400).
One positive/strong sector change from weak to strong. No negative/weak sector changes. Current streak 8 positive/strong sectors in 18 days. Prior streaks are listed below, with most recent streaks listed last. No positive/strong sectors close to changing to weak (unchanged). No negative/weak sectors close to changing to strong (-1). Current phase volatility is low (unchanged).
Prior Streak Summary (listed oldest to newest):
Positive
- 11 in 6 days
- 8 in 5 days
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12/28/10, environment = POSITIVE/positive/higher (unch/unch/unch): 1 to strong/0 to weak/+1 net sector changes, 0 strong/1 weak wavering (0/-1), low volatility (unch)
U.S. STOCK ENVIRONMENT BOTTOM LINE FOR INITIATING NEW LONG POSITIONS (please see * at bottom of post):
Favorable due to: positive primary analysis reading (unch), positive secondary analysis reading (unch)
Mildly Favorable due to: none
Neutral due to: none
Mildly Unfavorable due to: none
Unfavorable due to: higher risk level (unch)
Today’s action: indexes mixed, from -0.4% (Russell 2000) to 0.2% (Dow 30).
One positive/strong sector change from weak to strong. No negative/weak sector changes. Current streak 7 positive/strong sectors in 17 days. Prior streaks are listed below, with most recent streaks listed last. No positive/strong sectors close to changing to weak (unchanged). One negative/weak sector close to changing to strong (-1). Current phase volatility is low (unchanged).
Prior Streak Summary (listed oldest to newest):
Positive
- 11 in 6 days
- 8 in 5 days
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12/27/10, environment = POSITIVE/positive/higher (unch/unch/unch): 1 to strong/0 to weak/+1 net sector changes, 0 strong/2 weak wavering (-1/0), low volatility (unch)
U.S. STOCK ENVIRONMENT BOTTOM LINE FOR INITIATING NEW LONG POSITIONS (please see * at bottom of post):
Favorable due to: positive primary analysis reading (unch), positive secondary analysis reading (unch)
Mildly Favorable due to: none
Neutral due to: none
Mildly Unfavorable due to: none
Unfavorable due to: higher risk level (unch)
Today’s action: indexes mixed, from -0.2% (Dow 30) to 0.4% (Russell 2000).
One positive/strong sector change from weak to strong. No negative/weak sector changes. Current streak 6 positive/strong sectors in 16 days. Prior streaks are listed below, with most recent streaks listed last. No positive/strong sectors close to changing to weak (-1). 2 negative/weak sectors close to changing to strong (unchanged). Current phase volatility is low (unchanged).
Prior Streak Summary (listed oldest to newest):
Positive
- 11 in 6 days
- 8 in 5 days
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12/23/10, environment = POSITIVE/positive/higher (unch/unch/unch): 0 to strong/0 to weak/0 net sector changes, 1 strong/2 weak wavering (0/0), low volatility (unch)
U.S. STOCK ENVIRONMENT BOTTOM LINE FOR INITIATING NEW LONG POSITIONS (please see * at bottom of post):
Favorable due to: positive primary analysis reading (unch), positive secondary analysis reading (unch)
Mildly Favorable due to: none
Neutral due to: none
Mildly Unfavorable due to: none
Unfavorable due to: higher risk level (unch)
Today’s action: indexes mixed, from -0.3% (Nasdaq 100) to 0.1% (Dow 30).
No positive/strong sector changes from weak to strong. No negative/weak sector changes. Current streak 5 positive/strong sectors in 15 days. Prior streaks are listed below, with most recent streaks listed last. One positive/strong sector close to changing to weak (unchanged). 2 negative/weak sectors close to changing to strong (unchanged). Current phase volatility is low (unchanged).
Prior Streak Summary (listed oldest to newest):
Positive
- 11 in 6 days
- 8 in 5 days
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12/22/10, environment = POSITIVE/positive/higher (unch/unch/unch): 0 to strong/0 to weak/0 net sector changes, 1 strong/2 weak wavering (0/0), low volatility (unch)
U.S. STOCK ENVIRONMENT BOTTOM LINE FOR INITIATING NEW LONG POSITIONS (please see * at bottom of post):
Favorable due to: positive primary analysis reading (unch), positive secondary analysis reading (unch)
Mildly Favorable due to: none
Neutral due to: none
Mildly Unfavorable due to: none
Unfavorable due to: higher risk level (unch)
Today’s action: indexes up, from 0% (Russell 2000) to 0.3% (S&P 500).
No positive/strong sector changes from weak to strong. No negative/weak sector changes. Current streak 5 positive/strong sectors in 14 days. Prior streaks are listed below, with most recent streaks listed last. One positive/strong sector close to changing to weak (unchanged). 2 negative/weak sectors close to changing to strong (unchanged). Current phase volatility is low (unchanged).
Prior Streak Summary (listed oldest to newest):
Positive
- 11 in 6 days
- 8 in 5 days
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12/21/10, environment = POSITIVE/positive/higher (unch/unch/unch): 0 to strong/0 to weak/0 net sector changes, 1 strong/2 weak wavering (+1/-1), low volatility (unch)
U.S. STOCK ENVIRONMENT BOTTOM LINE FOR INITIATING NEW LONG POSITIONS (please see * at bottom of post):
Favorable due to: positive primary analysis reading (unch), positive secondary analysis reading (unch)
Mildly Favorable due to: none
Neutral due to: none
Mildly Unfavorable due to: none
Unfavorable due to: higher risk level (unch)
Today’s action: indexes up, from 0.5% (Dow 30) to 1.1% (Russell 2000).
No positive/strong sector changes from weak to strong. No negative/weak sector changes. Current streak 5 positive/strong sectors in 13 days. Prior streaks are listed below, with most recent streaks listed last. One positive/strong sector close to changing to weak (+1). 2 negative/weak sectors close to changing to strong (-1). Current phase volatility is low (unchanged).
Prior Streak Summary (listed oldest to newest):
Positive
- 11 in 6 days
- 8 in 5 days
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12/20/10, environment = POSITIVE/positive/higher (unch/unch/unch): 1 to strong/0 to weak/+1 net sector changes, 0 strong/3 weak wavering (0/-1), low volatility (unch)
U.S. STOCK ENVIRONMENT BOTTOM LINE FOR INITIATING NEW LONG POSITIONS (please see * at bottom of post):
Favorable due to: positive primary analysis reading (unch), positive secondary analysis reading (unch)
Mildly Favorable due to: none
Neutral due to: none
Mildly Unfavorable due to: none
Unfavorable due to: higher risk level (unch)
Today’s action: indexes mixed, from -0.1% (Dow 30) to 0.4% (Russell 2000).
One positive/strong sector change from weak to strong. No negative/weak sector changes. Current streak 5 positive/strong sectors in 12 days. Prior streaks are listed below, with most recent streaks listed last. No positive/strong sectors close to changing to weak (unchanged). 3 negative/weak sectors close to changing to strong (-1). Current phase volatility is low (unchanged).
Prior Streak Summary (listed oldest to newest):
Positive
- 11 in 6 days
- 8 in 5 days
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12/17/10, environment = POSITIVE/positive/higher (unch/UP/unch): 0 to strong/0 to weak/0 net sector changes, 0 strong/4 weak wavering (0/0), low volatility (unch)
U.S. STOCK ENVIRONMENT BOTTOM LINE FOR INITIATING NEW LONG POSITIONS (please see * at bottom of post):
Favorable due to: positive primary analysis reading (unch), positive secondary analysis reading (UP)
Mildly Favorable due to: none
Neutral due to: none
Mildly Unfavorable due to: none
Unfavorable due to: higher risk level (unch)
Today’s action: indexes mixed, from -0.1% (Dow 30) to 0.4% (Russell 2000).
No positive/strong sector changes from weak to strong. No negative/weak sector changes. Current streak 4 positive/strong sectors in 11 days. Prior streaks are listed below, with most recent streaks listed last. No positive/strong sectors close to changing to weak (unchanged). 4 negative/weak sectors close to changing to strong (unchanged). Current phase volatility is low (unchanged).
Prior Streak Summary (listed oldest to newest):
Positive
- 11 in 6 days
- 8 in 5 days
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12/16/10, environment = POSITIVE/mixed-positive/higher (unch/UP/unch): 0 to strong/0 to weak/0 net sector changes, 0 strong/4 weak wavering (-1/0), low volatility (unch)
U.S. STOCK ENVIRONMENT BOTTOM LINE FOR INITIATING NEW LONG POSITIONS (please see * at bottom of post):
Favorable due to: positive primary analysis reading (unch)
Mildly Favorable due to: mixed-positive secondary analysis reading (UP)
Neutral due to: none
Mildly Unfavorable due to: none
Unfavorable due to: higher risk level (unch)
Today’s action: indexes up, from 0.4% (Dow 30) to 1.1% (Russell 2000).
No positive/strong sector changes from weak to strong. No negative/weak sector changes. Current streak 4 positive/strong sectors in 10 days. Prior streaks are listed below, with most recent streaks listed last. No positive/strong sectors close to changing to weak (-1). 4 negative/weak sectors close to changing to strong (unchanged). Current phase volatility is low (unchanged).
Prior Streak Summary (listed oldest to newest):
Positive
- 11 in 6 days
- 8 in 5 days
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12/15/10, environment = POSITIVE/neutral/higher (unch/unch/unch): 0 to strong/0 to weak/0 net sector changes, 1 strong/4 weak wavering (+1/0), low volatility (unch)
U.S. STOCK ENVIRONMENT BOTTOM LINE FOR INITIATING NEW LONG POSITIONS (please see * at bottom of post):
Favorable due to: positive primary analysis reading (unch)
Mildly Favorable due to: none
Neutral due to: neutral secondary analysis reading (unch)
Mildly Unfavorable due to: none
Unfavorable due to: higher risk level (unch)
Today’s action: indexes down, from -0.5% (S&P 500) to -0.2% (Dow 30).
No positive/strong sector changes from weak to strong. No negative/weak sector changes. Current streak 4 positive/strong sectors in 9 days. Prior streaks are listed below, with most recent streaks listed last. One positive/strong sector close to changing to weak (+1). 4 negative/weak sectors close to changing to strong (unchanged). Current phase volatility is low (unchanged).
Prior Streak Summary (listed oldest to newest):
Positive
- 11 in 6 days
- 8 in 5 days
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12/14/10, environment = POSITIVE/neutral/higher (unch/DOWN/unch): 0 to strong/0 to weak/0 net sector changes, 0 strong/4 weak wavering (0/0), low volatility (unch)
U.S. STOCK ENVIRONMENT BOTTOM LINE FOR INITIATING NEW LONG POSITIONS (please see * at bottom of post):
Favorable due to: positive primary analysis reading (unch)
Mildly Favorable due to: none
Neutral due to: neutral secondary analysis reading (DOWN)
Mildly Unfavorable due to: none
Unfavorable due to: higher risk level (unch)
Today’s action: indexes mixed, from -0.1% (Midcap 400) to 0.4% (Dow 30).
No positive/strong sector changes from weak to strong. No negative/weak sector changes. Current streak 4 positive/strong sectors in 8 days. Prior streaks are listed below, with most recent streaks listed last. No positive/strong sectors close to changing to weak (unchanged). 4 negative/weak sectors close to changing to strong (unchanged). Current phase volatility is low (unchanged).
Prior Streak Summary (listed oldest to newest):
Positive
- 11 in 6 days
- 8 in 5 days
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12/13/10, environment = POSITIVE/positive/higher (unch/unch/unch): 0 to strong/0 to weak/0 net sector changes, 0 strong/4 weak wavering (0/0), low volatility (unch)
U.S. STOCK ENVIRONMENT BOTTOM LINE FOR INITIATING NEW LONG POSITIONS (please see * at bottom of post):
Favorable due to: positive primary analysis reading (unch), positive secondary analysis reading (unch)
Mildly Favorable due to: none
Neutral due to: none
Mildly Unfavorable due to: none
Unfavorable due to: higher risk level (unch)
Today’s action: indexes mixed, from -0.6% (Russell 2000) to 0.2% (Dow 30).
No positive/strong sector changes from weak to strong. No negative/weak sector changes. Current streak 4 positive/strong sectors in 7 days. Prior streaks are listed below, with most recent streaks listed last. No positive/strong sectors close to changing to weak (unchanged). 4 negative/weak sectors close to changing to strong (unchanged). Current phase volatility is low (unchanged).
Prior Streak Summary (listed oldest to newest):
Positive
- 11 in 6 days
- 8 in 5 days
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12/10/10, environment = POSITIVE/positive/higher (unch/UP/unch): 1 to strong/0 to weak/+1 net sector changes, 0 strong/4 weak wavering (0/-1), low volatility (unch)
U.S. STOCK ENVIRONMENT BOTTOM LINE FOR INITIATING NEW LONG POSITIONS (please see * at bottom of post):
Favorable due to: positive primary analysis reading (unch), positive secondary analysis reading (UP)
Mildly Favorable due to: none
Neutral due to: none
Mildly Unfavorable due to: none
Unfavorable due to: higher risk level (unch)
Today’s action: indexes up, from 0.4% (Dow 30) to 1.2% (Russell 2000).
One positive/strong sector change from weak to strong. No negative/weak sector changes. Current streak 4 positive/strong sectors in 6 days. Prior streaks are listed below, with most recent streaks listed last. No positive/strong sectors close to changing to weak (unchanged). 4 negative/weak sectors close to changing to strong (-1). Current phase volatility is low (unchanged).
Prior Streak Summary (listed oldest to newest):
Positive
- 11 in 6 days
- 8 in 5 days
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12/09/10, environment = POSITIVE/mixed-positive/higher (unch/DOWN/unch): 1 to strong/0 to weak/+1 net sector changes, 0 strong/5 weak wavering (0/+1), low volatility (unch)
U.S. STOCK ENVIRONMENT BOTTOM LINE FOR INITIATING NEW LONG POSITIONS (please see * at bottom of post):
Favorable due to: positive primary analysis reading (unch)
Mildly Favorable due to: mixed-positive secondary analysis reading (DOWN)
Neutral due to: none
Mildly Unfavorable due to: none
Unfavorable due to: higher risk level (unch)
Today’s action: indexes mixed, from 0% (Dow 30) to 0.5% (Russell 2000).
One positive/strong sector change from weak to strong. No negative/weak sector changes. Current streak 3 positive/strong sectors in 5 days. Prior streaks are listed below, with most recent streaks listed last. No positive/strong sectors close to changing to weak (unchanged). 5 negative/weak sectors close to changing to strong (+1). Current phase volatility is low (unchanged).
Prior Streak Summary (listed oldest to newest):
Positive
- 11 in 6 days
- 8 in 5 days
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12/07/10, environment = POSITIVE/positive/higher (unch/unch/unch): 1 to strong/0 to weak/+1 net sector changes, 0 strong/5 weak wavering (0/+2), low volatility (unch)
U.S. STOCK ENVIRONMENT BOTTOM LINE FOR INITIATING NEW LONG POSITIONS (please see * at bottom of post):
Favorable due to: positive primary analysis reading (unch), positive secondary analysis reading (unch)
Mildly Favorable due to: none
Neutral due to: none
Mildly Unfavorable due to: none
Unfavorable due to: higher risk level (unch)
Today’s action: indexes mixed, from 0% (Dow 30) to 0.5% (Russell 2000).
One positive/strong sector change from weak to strong. No negative/weak sector changes. Current streak 2 positive/strong sectors in 3 days. Prior streaks are listed below, with most recent streaks listed last. No positive/strong sectors close to changing to weak (unchanged). 5 negative/weak sectors close to changing to strong (+2). Current phase volatility is low (unchanged).
Prior Streak Summary (listed oldest to newest):
Positive
- 11 in 6 days
- 8 in 5 days
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12/03/10, environment = POSITIVE/positive/higher NEW POSITIVE STREAK (UP/unch/unch): 1 to strong/0 to weak/+1 net sector changes, 1 strong/3 weak wavering (-1/0), low volatility (unch)
U.S. STOCK ENVIRONMENT BOTTOM LINE FOR INITIATING NEW LONG POSITIONS (please see * at bottom of post):
Favorable due to: positive primary analysis reading (UP), positive secondary analysis reading (unch)
Mildly Favorable due to: none
Neutral due to: none
Mildly Unfavorable due to: none
Unfavorable due to: higher risk level (unch)
Today’s action: indexes up, from 0.2% (Dow 30) to 0.7% (Russell 2000).
One positive/strong sector change from weak to strong. No negative/weak sector changes. Current streak 1 positive/strong sector in one day. Prior streaks are listed below, with most recent streaks listed last. One positive/strong sector close to changing to weak (-1). 3 negative/weak sectors close to changing to strong (unchanged). Current phase volatility is low (unchanged).
Prior Streak Summary (listed oldest to newest):
Positive
- 11 in 6 days
- 8 in 5 days
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12/02/10, environment = NEGATIVE/positive/higher (unch/unch/unch): 0 to strong/0 to weak/0 net sector changes, 2 strong/3 weak wavering (-4/0), low volatility (unch)
U.S. STOCK ENVIRONMENT BOTTOM LINE FOR INITIATING NEW LONG POSITIONS (please see * at bottom of post):
Favorable due to: positive secondary analysis reading (unch)
Mildly Favorable due to: none
Neutral due to: none
Mildly Unfavorable due to: none
Unfavorable due to: higher risk level (unch), negative primary analysis reading (unch)
Today’s action: indexes up, from 0.9% (Dow 30) to 1.3% (Midcap 400).
No positive/strong sector changes from weak to strong. No negative/weak sector changes. Current streak 9 negative/weak sectors in 12 days. Prior streaks are listed below, with most recent streaks listed last. 2 positive/strong sectors close to changing to weak (-4). 3 negative/weak sectors close to changing to strong (unchanged). Current phase volatility is low (unchanged).
Prior Streak Summary (listed oldest to newest):
Positive
- 11 in 6 days
- 8 in 5 days
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12/01/10, environment = NEGATIVE/positive/higher (unch/UP/unch): 0 to strong/0 to weak/0 net sector changes, 6 strong/3 weak wavering (-2/0), low volatility (unch)
U.S. STOCK ENVIRONMENT BOTTOM LINE FOR INITIATING NEW LONG POSITIONS (please see * at bottom of post):
Favorable due to: positive secondary analysis reading (UP)
Mildly Favorable due to: none
Neutral due to: none
Mildly Unfavorable due to: none
Unfavorable due to: higher risk level (unch), negative primary analysis reading (unch)
Today’s action: indexes up, from 2.1% (Midcap 400) to 2.3% (Dow 30).
No positive/strong sector changes from weak to strong. No negative/weak sector changes. Current streak 9 negative/weak sectors in 11 days. Prior streaks are listed below, with most recent streaks listed last. 6 positive/strong sectors close to changing to weak (-2). 3 negative/weak sectors close to changing to strong (unchanged). Current phase volatility is low (unchanged).
Prior Streak Summary (listed oldest to newest):
Positive
- 11 in 6 days
- 8 in 5 days
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