Here’s a roundup of important data for you to digest from the last two weeks:
- China growth is slowing but still robust at 7.5%.
- U.S. grew at expected 1.5% this quarter (not bad considering our terrible unemployment).
- Housing numbers up for 4 straight months, and consumer confidence increased this July after 4 consecutive disappointing numbers.
The current earnings season sentiment was also good overall as some reports were mixed, but most companies (at least the ones we own), reported solid revenues despite weak pockets throughout the globe. They expect a strong second half of the year even with the lingering uncertainties everyone is facing with Europe, the U.S., and China. With all of this being said, what is your take? We feel neutral at wallstreetstocksolutions.com. It is too late to sell stocks because they are still cheap, but also it is too late to buy stocks after last weeks run. Plan of Action: No moves again today as we are waiting for the confirmation signals on the S&P 500 (see last posts) to buy or sell. We are in a holding period. (That would explain why we are neutral).
UPRO (S&P 500): Another red doji (see education candlesticks) which indicates indecision (traders are neutral as well). Waiting for the confirmation (see last post). So a pullback to 75- or purple line- on UPRO would be our buy signal if that level holds. If not, next support is the 150 (blue line). Regards. Update 2:58- Adding to VMW, our core tech holding, on weakness into the close of the bell. Added 11 shares @ 91.00 per share anticipating a bounce off of the 50 tomorrow. Stop in at 88.95
Could you give your take on AI and STO? Like where would be a good buy and anything I should look out for relative to those stocks?
Ok STO looks nice. Great if you ask me. It is cheap historically and chart wise, has a nearly 5% dividend, and is near its yearly lows- making higher highs and higher lows. Also a golden cross of the 20 and 50 (but lets not get fancy). Place a stop at 21.50. What about you why do you like it so much?
A friend of mine works there. So I should pick it up tomorrow? What about AI?
Ok Ai is very interesting too. Almost a 16% div and is in a nice range. Res at 23 short term support at 22- stop loss 21.50. They beat estimates but havnt read the report. Just make sure the dividend is secure and your stop is in and you’ll be in good shape on that one.
Great article, totally what I was looking for.