3pm update – into the close

US equities are significantly lower, with the VIX having pushed into the 21s.

sp’60min

VIX’60min

Summary

Regardless of the close, its been a net bearish day, having taken out yesterday’s low of 3969. I’m surprised, but really shouldn’t be, for what is a typically red Thursday.

I sit back… and at least I’m not long anything right now.
I merely look for another time/price to re-short.


notable stock: ORCL

Oracle has earnings in AH. A fine company, but the outlook has to be seen a suspect.

notable stock: GPS

Gap has earnings in AH. Retail is one of the most vulnerable sectors into/across the spring.

notable stock: ULTA

Ulta Beauty has earnings in AH. Whilst war paint is arguably somewhat recession resilient, I’d still be concerned about the outlook.

notable stock: BAC

A really ugly day for the financials, as the monthly candles are warning of far grander ‘upset’ this April/May.

back at the close…