Daily Market Commentary: Sell in May and Go Away
A quick reversal of fortune after markets take a stumble, some worse than others. The Russell 2000 suffered the brunt of the selling. The index closed just below 855 support, enough to suggest a potential bull trap. The selling also triggered a CCI 'sell'. Another day's losses will confirm, but consider today's action a warning sign. ($RUT) via StockCharts.com Next was the bearish engulfing pattern in the Nasdaq. Technicals remain buoyant and selling volume was light, but it was a significant 1-day shift. ($COMPQ) via StockCharts.com The S&P was not so adversely impacted by the selling, although it failed to hold on to early gains. There is room to maneuver to support and selling volume light. ($SPX) via StockCharts.com The Dow, having extended well beyond nearest support, closed with an indecisive doji. Trading a break of Monday's high/low may offer a short-term opportunity. ($INDU) via StockCharts.com A stronger trading opportunity may be ava