Mish’s Daily: Did Granny Retail and Buffett Save the Equities Market?
Mish’s Daily: Did Granny Retail and Buffett Save the Equities Market?
Written by Michele ‘Mish’ Schneider
Yesterday we tried to make it easy for you.
Our dear Granny Retail XRT told us a lot after the economic data already out earlier in the week (CPI PPI), and then the retail sales and earnings reports that came out today.
We wrote, “For those playing along, the number (to watch as pivotal) is 73.50-write it on a post it and paste it to your computer screen.”
Then, Warren Buffett posted his most recent holdings.
His biggest addition to his portfolio is the 680,000 shares of Ulta Beauty he bought. This came on the heels of my video (posted below). I recorded the video this past Monday on how to buy that stock.
Plus, I have been keen on the “vanity” trade, of which Ulta fits right in.
So, not only did Granny XRT soar, but the whole market also perked up.
This is a great time to reexamine the Economic Modern Family and their weekly charts.
Granny XRT handily cleared the 200-week moving average. Now, the overhead resistance is key, as well as the importance that the 200-WMA holds as support.
Note that ULTA Daily chart (not weekly) also rallied right into resistance. Hence, that stock needs to clear both the 50-DMA and the July 6-month calendar range low (red horizontal line).
Moving on to the Russell 2000 IWM, Gramps was already in better shape even on the huge down day, as it never failed the 200-WMA.
Now, IWM has to clear 215 and then 227. And IWM must now hold around 205 or this week’s lows.
Biotechnology IBB was the one I mentioned on Fox as significant because it well represents speculative cash flow.
No surprise that IBB held the 200-WMA last week. This week and into next week, we will watch 150 resistance.
Of course, it’s our Sister Semiconductors sector SMH that has the most cultish following. SMH not only held the 50-WMA last week, but now this week cleared 240, a very pivotal area. Can SMH keep going? Maybe.
If SMH fails 240, I would not get too excited about new highs anytime soon.
Transportation has been our sticky family member all year.
IYT directly ties in with retail-if people are buying, goods are moving. Hence, today’s exuberance around retail certainly spilled over to Tran.
Now, the 50-WMA must hold up. And, before anyone gets too excited about a huge economic growth spurt, there is a long way for IYT to go to get anywhere near its 2024 highs!
Regional Banks KRE rose in price some but not enough to be trade worthy.
KRE is stuck between the 2 weekly moving averages. The best takeaway in this sector is that all it needs to do is hold up over the 50-WMA. Any break would be a warning that something is up in the banking area.
And if KRE gets happy, you will see it clear back over the 200-WMA.
Finally, to answer the title question-did Granny Retail and Grandpa Buffett save the market?
Nothing about our areas to watch has changed.
- 1. Long bonds TLT over 100 is a warning
- 2. Junk Bonds strong, but must stay that way
- 3. Stagflation is still a theme especially with oil, gold, silver and copper acting well.
I am out until August 26th. I hope you all have a profitable trading week!
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Mish in the Media
Real Vision Mish and Ash Bennington map out an entire trading plan 08-15-24
Business First AM Before Buffet announced his huge purchase, Mish was on ULTA and teaches you how to buy the reversal bottom 08-12-24
Business First AM Mish talks bonds, movement to growth, gold and gold miners 08-12-24
Interview with Maggie Lake Maggie and Mish cover gold, bonds, tech, solar, emerging markets, the vanity trade and more 08-12-24
Making Money with Charles Payne Mish and Charles discuss evidence for both risk on and risk off and why stagflation is the best definition 08-12-14
Investor Business Daily Mish talks about the correlations between stocks and ETFs, the commodities straining microchip production, and the economic indicators behind the recent market correction. 08-08-24
Business First AM All About Holding Rivian for the Longer Term 08-07-24
Better Trader Systems Podcast Mish goes teacher and explains how easy trading can be if you know about phases 08-07-24
Coming Up:
*August 16-25 MISH ON VACATION
Weekly: Business First AM, stockpick.app
ETF Summary
S&P 500 (SPY) 540 now support
Russell 2000 (IWM) 205 support 215 resistance
Dow (DIA) 400 pivotal
Nasdaq (QQQ) 475 area resistance
Regional banks (KRE) 50-52 support
Semiconductors (SMH) 240 important support
Transportation (IYT) 50-WMA pr 64.50 support
Biotechnology (IBB) 141 now support 146 resistance
Retail (XRT) 73.50 support 77-80 resistance
iShares iBoxx Hi Yd Cor Bond ETF (HYG) Back to risk on over 78.00
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