11am update – morning chop

US equities remain in minor chop mode, if leaning on the weaker side. The setup favours the bears into Halloween.

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Summary

Broadly… price action remains tedious, but the cracks are there to be seen. Show me the 4450s! … and yes, I’d accept that looks out of range this week… unless we get some ‘spooky news’.

notable Dow component: BA

You could endlessly argue whether Boeing is really improving. Support is breaking!

notable stock: FB

Early buyers… but failing under the 200dma. Momentum has turned negative. Psy’ $300 looks easy.

notable energy: RIG

Drill baby… drill! Target $3.50 or so.

notable steel: X

Earnings due Thurs’ AH should show improvement. The problem for prospective buyers… the main market is weakening.

time for a much needed lunch…