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Small-Caps Stall

twocents@thestreet.com (Helene Meisler) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:47 GMT

Unless the Russell 2000 can move above a certain level, the market is likely to remain either stagnant or have a 1% correction.

Complacent Bulls and Hiding Bears

twocents@thestreet.com (Helene Meisler) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:10 GMT

The Investors Intelligence reading showed an uptick in bulls, but many long-time bears cannot be found.

Hesitant to Consider Shorting

twocents@thestreet.com (Helene Meisler) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:59 GMT

However, with all the chatter about how the market has not had a 1% down day since 2012 began, it's starting to feel ripe for one.

Still No Progress in the Transportation Stocks

twocents@thestreet.com (Helene Meisler) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:55 GMT

After being up 35% since the October lows, the DJT is not at the highs of last spring, like so many other indices.

No Interest in a Pullback

twocents@thestreet.com (Helene Meisler) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:05 GMT

The market indicators have not changed, even after Friday's move.

Watch the Transportation Index

twocents@thestreet.com (Helene Meisler) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:29 GMT

The DJTA has not budged in nearly three weeks, despite strong auto sales and other positive sub-sector data.

Bullish Data Come In

twocents@thestreet.com (Helene Meisler) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:21 GMT

The number of new highs expanded today, as did volume, and the ratio of the S&P to the Russell continues to make lower lows.

Unable to Make Progress

twocents@thestreet.com (Helene Meisler) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:35 GMT

Selling dries up as soon as the market declines, yet the market has not made progress to the upside, either.

Watch the Semis This Week

twocents@thestreet.com (Helene Meisler) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:33 GMT

Two big names will report earnings, and failure of the Index to move above the resistance area would be a problem for the sector.

Window for Correction Remains Open

twocents@thestreet.com (Helene Meisler) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:32 GMT

If this doesn't happen within the next two weeks, a Fed-induced, machine-driven condition will likely be to blame.

Anticipating a Rally Tomorrow

twocents@thestreet.com (Helene Meisler) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:17 GMT

It's been a great month, and with only three days left, mark-ups should be expected either Friday and/or Monday.

Getting Giddy

twocents@thestreet.com (Helene Meisler) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:36 GMT

If the new highs remain, and giddiness returns in full force in the next few days, I would then feel comfortable with some short trades.

Factoring in the Fed

twocents@thestreet.com (Helene Meisler) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:18 GMT

Once the FOMC release, and the effect of some earnings, are out of the way, giddiness could return to the market tomorrow.

A Good Time to Sit on Your Hands

twocents@thestreet.com (Helene Meisler) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:48 GMT

No matter how difficult, this is the best plan of action for now.

Sitting On My Hands

twocents@thestreet.com (Helene Meisler) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:03 GMT

Sometimes the toughest action is to do nothing, but this market needs to make up its mind about what's next.

A Pullback Is Needed

twocents@thestreet.com (Helene Meisler) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:27 GMT

The market is overbought and, even more telling, the Oscillator is churning right now.

Bonds Show Most Interesting Action

twocents@thestreet.com (Helene Meisler) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:48 GMT

Since the start of the year, bonds have had an upward bias; but today, they turned lower for the first time in 2012.

Complacency Barely Budged

twocents@thestreet.com (Helene Meisler) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:51 GMT

A month ago, Europe was a big deal; however, Greece is on the table once again this week, and it seems no one cares.

A Combination of Sentiment Extremes

twocents@thestreet.com (Helene Meisler) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:13 GMT

Even if the market rallies Tuesday, traders should not be complacent on the long side.

Some Giddiness Has Crept In

twocents@thestreet.com (Helene Meisler) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:37 GMT

This may be due to the fact that no one has fretted about a certain tech stock not rallying all week, or, perhaps, due to other factors.