3pm update – into the close

US equities are choppy, holding under the earlier high of sp’3529. VIX is cyclically on the very low side, with s/t momentum prone to turning positive.

sp’60min

VIX’60min

Summary

The s/t cyclical setup continues to offer a cooling wave… at least to the low 3400s. VIX is primed for a spike into the weekend. Whilst I don’t see equities as a valid short, its an excuse to not chase at these levels/time.


notable stock: SQ

Square has earnings in AH. The stock is wildly over-stretched. Far superior alt: PYPL

notable stock: UBER

Uber has earnings in AH. I still don’t like this one, even after the Cal’ court ruling on drivers.

notable stock: ROKU

Roku has earnings in AH. Much of the hysteria has faded. Far better companies out there.

notable stock: PTON

Peloton has earnings in AH. I guess rev’ growth will be very strong, and the company is turning a profit (if moderate).

back at the close…