The proverbial "Santa Claus Rally" by the S&P 500 Index from December 14th to January 6th continues. Strong relative seasonal strength (relative to the S&P 500 Index) for the TSX Composite Index and its related ETFs (e.g. XIU.TO) also continues. Their historic period for outperformance relative to the S&P 500 Index is from December 14th to March 7th. Economic News This WeekNilSelected...Read More
U.S. equity index futures were mixed this morning. S&P 500 futures were down 1 point at 8:30 AM EST Intel dropped $1.19 to $35.16 after NVidia halted plans to use the company's chip production process.Exchange Trading HolidaysU.S. listed exchanges close regular trading today at 1:00 PM EST. Canadian exchanges close for regular trade at 4:00 PM ESTU.S. and Canadian exchanges are closed on Thurs...Read More
U.S. equity index futures were lower this morning. S&P 500 futures were 9 points at 8:35 AM EST.S&P 500 futures dropped 6 points following release of economic news at 8:30 AM EST. Consensus for Third Quarter U.S. GDP was a slip to 3.2% from 3.8% in the second quarter. Actual was an increase to 4.3%The Canadian Dollar was unchanged at US73.03 cents following release of Canada's October GDP...Read More
U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 31 points at 8:30 AM EST.Spot Gold advanced $71.75 to an all-time high at $4,409.58 per ounce.Nikkei Index advanced 895.18 to 50,402.39.EquityClock's Market Outlook for December 22ndSanta Claus is starting to deliver on the positivity that is normal for stocks into the end of the year. See:https://equityclock.com/2025/...Read More
Starbucks (SBUX) a Dow Jones Industrial Average stock moved above $88.42 extending an intermediate uptrend.Manulife Financial (MFC.TO) a TSX 60 stock moved above Cdn$49.73 to an all-time high extending an intermediate uptrend. Trader's CornerEquity Indices and Related ETFsDaily Seasonal/Technical Equity Trends for December 18th 2025Green: Increase from previous dayRed: Decrease from previous daySo...Read More
U.S. equity indices were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 4 points at 8:35 AM EST.S&P 500 Index was unchanged following release of October Core PCE Price Index at 8:30 AM EST. Consensus called for a 3.0% increase on an annual basis versus a 3.0% increase in September. Actual was a year-over-year 2.8% increase.Today is the last trade day for listed December listed options, futur...Read More
U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 40 points at 8:35 AM EST. S&P 500 futures added 9 points following release of the November U.S. Consumer Price Index at 8:30 AM EST. The Index was expected to increase 0.3% versus a 0.3% increase in October. Actual was a 0.2% increase. On a year-over-year basis, November CPI was expected to increase 3.1%. Actual wa...Read More
U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 16 points at 8:30 AM EST.Crude oil advanced $0.70 to $55.97 per barrel after President Trump authorized a blockade of sanctioned tankers from Venezuela.Lennar dropped $4.93 to $112.64 after reporting less than consensus fiscal fourth quarter results. The company also lowered guidance. Pfizer slipped $0.03 to $25.50 aft...Read More
U.S. Index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 3 points at 8:35 AM EST.S&P 500 futures added 9 points following release of economic news at 8:30 AM EST. Consensus for November Non-farm Payrolls was 45,000 versus 119,000 in October. Actual was 64,000. Consensus for November Unemployment Rate was an increase to 4.5% from 4.4% in October. Actual was an increase to 4.6%....Read More
U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 future advanced 33 points at 8:35 AM EST.S&P 500 futures were unchanged following release of the December Empire State Survey at 8:30 AM EST. Consensus was a drop to 10.0 from 18.7 in November. Actual was -3.9.Texas Instruments (TXN) dropped $4.62 to 174.80 after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to sell.Sanofi (SNY) dropped $0.7...Read More
U.S. equity index futures were lower this morning. S&P 500 futures were down 6 points at 8:30 AM EST.Broadcom (AVGO) dropped $23.37 to $383.00 after guiding below consensus.Costco (COST) gained $12.63 to $419.00 after reporting higher than consensus third quarter results.Lulu lemon (LULU) added $19.99 to $207.00 after reporting higher than consensus third quarter results. In addition, the comp...Read More
Pre-opening Comments for Thursday December 11thU.S. equity index futures were lower this morning. S&P 500 futures were down 25 points at 8:35 AM EST.S&P 500 futures slipped 3 points following release of the September U.S. Trade Report at 8:30 AM EST. Consensus called for a $65.50 billion deficit versus a $59.60 billion deficit in August. Actual was a $52.8 billion deficit.The Canadian Doll...Read More
U.S. Brokers iShares (IAI) moved above $179.84 to an all-time high extending an intermediate uptrend U.S. Telecommunications iShares (IYZ) moved above $33.50 to an all-time high extending an intermediate uptrend. Trader's CornerEquity Indices and Related ETFsDaily Seasonal/Technical Equity Trends for December 9th 2025Green: Increase from previous dayRed: Decrease from previous daySource for all po...Read More
U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 7 points at 8:30 AM EST.Focus today is on interest rates set by central banks. The FOMC is expected to lower the Fed Fund Rate from 4.00% to 3.75% at 2:00 PM EST. The Bank of Canada is expected to maintain its Overnight Lending Rate for major Canadian banks at 2.25%.GameStop dropped $1.34 to $21.81 after reporting less...Read More
U.S. equity index futures were mixed this morning. S&P 500 futures were unchanged at 8:30 AM EST.Nvidia advanced $4.43 to $190.00 after President Trump approved the sale of H200 chips to China.Toll Brothers dropped $2.95 to $133.25 after the company reported less than consensus fiscal fourth quarter earnings.Pepsico added $0.61 to $145.63 after announcing plans to boost sales and cut costs in...Read More
U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 10 points at 8:30 AM EST. Tesla dropped $6.30 to $448.70 after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock from Overweight to Equal Weight.EquityClock's Market Outlook for December 8thCanadian Labour market data is providing important insight on how to position portfolios into the end of 2025 and through the start of 2026. See...Read More
U.S. equity index futures are higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up points at 8:35 AM EST.The Canadian Dollar added 0.17 to US71.91 cents following release of Canada's November Employment Report at 8:30 AM EST. Consensus for employment was a 7,600 drop versus a 66,600 gain in October. Actual was a 53,600 Consensus for the Unemployment Rate was an increase to 7.0% from 6.9% in October. A...Read More
U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 8 points at 8:30 AM ESTSalesforce.com (CRM) advanced $20.00 to $258.81 after reporting higher than consensus third quarter earnings.Snowflake (SNOW) dropped $13.49 to $250.30 after reporting less than consensus third quarter results. Five Below (FIVE) added $4.35 to $468.00 after reporting higher than consensus third q...Read More
Pre-opening Comments for Wednesday December 3rdU.S. equity index futures are expected to open higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 18 points at 8:30 AM EST.Royal Bank is expected to open higher after reporting higher than consensus fiscal fourth quarter results.American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) added $3.17 to $24.00 after reporting higher than consensus third quarter results. The company...Read More
U.S. equity index futures were higher this morning. S&P 500 futures were up 18 points at 8:30 AM EST.Scotia Bank is expected to open higher after reporting higher than consensus fiscal fourth quarter earnings. Seasonal influences are favourable on a real and relative basis until March 7th . See seasonality chart at www.EquityClock.comWal-Mart added$0.24 to an all-time high at $111.77 after rep...Read More