US equities open moderately lower, with Oracle leading the way. USD is +0.2% at 104.80. US 10yr 4.292%
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Summary
*as of today’s closing hour, bears need <4465 to break the lower side of the bear flag. That is clearly within range. If we’re to test 4335 before the weekend, we need <4400 tomorrow.
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notable stock: ORCL
Headline earnings were good, but the market was upset with guidance.
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notable stock: AAPL
The 1pm ET event will capture attention.
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notable strength: OXY
Helped with WTIC printing a new cycle high of $89.21.
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notable miner: GOLD
Barrick Gold (initially) lower with gold printing $1929… the latter pressured by the dollar.