iShares Expanded Tech Software Sector ETF

Pressure Intensifies for Software Stocks – The Market Breadth

pressure intensifies for software stocks - the market breadth

Stock Market Analysis Summary Mounting pressure on software stocks stands out as weakening market breadth coincides with multiple key technical breakdowns. A neutral stance remains appropriate as market breadth continues to deteriorate, offsetting selective AI-driven strength in semiconductors and small caps. Buying decisions stay highly selective, with technical confirmation guiding risk while bearish signals continue … Read more

Shaken, But Steady: Market Breadth Clings Near Overbought – The Market Breadth

shaken but steady - market breadth clings near overbought

Stock Market Commentary The week closed with strong speculative energy, particularly in crypto, with the signing of a package of crypto legislation including a stablecoin bill. Surprisingly, the speculative frenzy did not translate into the overall stock market beyond a few select stocks like OpenDoor (OPEN). In fact, the major indices mainly had a steady … Read more

Support Holds Firm Ahead of Holiday Week – The Market Breadth

Support Holds Firm Ahead of Holiday Week – The Market Breadth (Credit: David Kingham, https://www.flickr.com/photos/31583394@N04/8406338206)

Stock Market Commentary Imagine that. Key support holds firm across the major indices. A telling post-election reversal turned into proof positive that unrelenting bulls remain all-in for the stock market. Not even a further escalation in World War 3 brought pause to the rebounds off support (Russia fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile into Ukraine and … Read more

Is the Latest Topping Pattern Another Tease for the Bears? – The Market Breadth

Is the Latest Topping Pattern Another Tease for the Bears - The Market Breadth

Stock Market Commentary Is another tease for the bears underway? The current bullish rally has included so many temporary bearish signals that I had to stop using baseball metaphors to call strikes. Now, the latest bearish signal looks like the most ominous yet. In the wake of February’s job report, price action delivered a wicked … Read more

Stock Bulls Taunt Suddenly Hesitant Bears – The Market Breadth

Stock Bulls Taunt Suddenly Hesitant Bears

Stock Market Commentary A decisive end to the extended overbought period signaled the arrival of bearish conditions last week. Bears boldly sold for one more day before a “stock bulls taunt” forced suddenly hesitant bears into a partial retreat. A sharp market divergence is now taking hold. While the major indices rallied off support and … Read more