The four key indices finished the week basically unchanged, however, after the run stocks have had so far this year, the bulls will take it. For the week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (chart) finished lower by 0.08%, the Nasdaq (chart) by -0.06%, the S&P 500 (chart) and the Russell 2000 (chart) actually ticked up on the week by 0.12% and 1.04% respectively.
The bears must be scratching their heads and asking; “Where is the pullback or 5-10% correction?” Without question the market has been churning and consolidating for the past several trading sessions and if you have been short, or have been putting on new short positions, there may be a need for concern. My expectations have been calling for some type of pullback which in fact would be healthy for stocks. However, one thing I have learned over the years is you cannot fight the tape or for that matter, the fed. As long as you have the Federal Reserve commiting and deploying an exorbitant amount of resources and liquidity to the markets, you will most likely have a bid underneath most equities.
Technically speaking, the major indexes remain in overbought territory and when there is a pullback or correction in the averages, I would expect it will be met with willing and able buyers. Good luck to all.
The markets are closed on Monday for President’s Day so enjoy the extended holiday weekend 🙂
~George Mahfouz