Dow Jones, S&P 500, Bank Earnings, Netflix, Tesla - Talking Points
- Dow Jones[1] continues advance away from support at 30,000
- S&P 500[2] breaks through 3950, resistance at 4000 coming into view
- Netflix pops as subscriber loss not as bad as originally feared
Equities pushed higher once again on Thursday as traders remained positive as we head into corporate earnings season. Sentiment has been strong following bank earnings last week, while Netflix’s quarterly report on Tuesday saw shares jump as subscriber losses came in under estimates. All eyes will now shift to Tesla, which is set to report after the closing bell today. The week has been quiet on the data front for US market participants, as traders eagerly await next week’s FOMC[3] meeting. Prior to that, tomorrow’s ECB meeting could further bolster a buoyant Euro[4], which may aid additional equity gains.
After putting in a test of the 30,000 zone in June, the Dow Jones index has slowly pulled away from the major psychological threshold. The Dow has been under significant pressure of late as the growth-sensitive value names have retreated as recession fears grow. This has brought back Nasdaq[5] outperformance, as investors digest whether rates may move lower in the near-term. Having broken through the 50-day moving average during yesterday’s rally, the Dow may look to fill a lingering gap from June. Beyond that, sustained momentum may bring a test of the 100-day MA at 32,827. If this bear market rally is faded, support at 30,800 may represent the first line of defense.
Dow Jones Daily Chart
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The S&P 500 has roared back to life over the last few sessions, with the recent dip to 3720 catching a very significant
